Brass Fairing Inserts (pics)

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Oct 20, 2011 | 09:52 AM

#41

Tripp_HPjunkie

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Thank you .............bookmarked

Mar 22, 2012 | 04:41 PM

#42

007 ultra

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I have the same problem with the inserts. Just went to install a new windshield on my 07 Ultra and the two end brass inserts came out....center one OK. I had epoxed them in before and before that, I used JB weld. Now I have two to repair so off I go to Menards and get them for .29 cents each. :-)

Thanks for posting the repair method - gonna save me alot of screwing around!

BTW: You would think on a $25,000 motorcycle, Harley Davidson could do better than this type of cheap method for windshield mount fastners. :-(

Mar 22, 2012 | 04:55 PM

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pit1600

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subscribed, one day i'll have to fix it. I've got the center one which pop out a little sometimes...

Mar 24, 2012 | 04:33 PM

#44

riff1006

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Good post! My 2 end ones popped out today after doing a garage door opener mod and putting in some new speakers. I was a little confused when I came home with 2 inserts that didn't look like the ones that failed but hoped it was something like this. Thanks for posting and telling us the threaded slotted end goes in first. I thought maybe the slots were for a screwdriver to drive it in.

Mar 24, 2012 | 05:31 PM

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flashracer

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thanks for the tip

Apr 14, 2012 | 07:24 PM

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Tx_Rider

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Glad these old threads are still around, I had to replace one today and this info was very helpful.

Apr 14, 2012 | 08:15 PM

#47

cdemarse

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Tag. Gonna need this.

Apr 14, 2012 | 08:53 PM

#48

drukanfu

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Maybe I'm just lucky, but I'ved owned 3 batwing ( 85'-96'-10') bikes and never had an insert go bad. I run different windshields all the time it seems, mostly big ones. I think you guys are crank'in them down to dam much ! Sometimes I think some of you guys need a torque spec for how tight to hold yer dick !