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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 232
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From: Virginia
I had the same problem with mine. It turned out that a couple of the holes that the well nuts sit in had worn into an obround shape, due to vibration. I epoxied 3/8" flat washers on the backside of the holes. I also got some well nuts off ebay that have a larger, for lack of a better description, mounting pad. I'm talking about the part of the well nut that the windshield actually sits on. I haven't had a problem since.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 658
Likes: 1
From: Chesapeake, VA
The dealers have a repair kit where the new brass inserts have threads on the outside and cut threads in the plastic. No idea what the part number is. Give them a ring, they will know what yer asking about...
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 862
Likes: 1
From: Western PA
The part number for the new inserts is 16585-96. This number was for my ultra, should be the same for your rg. I would not glue it. The slots in the insert goes in to the fairing. It is not for a screw driver. ( ask me how I know this }
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,549
Likes: 18
From: Upstate SC
They are just threaded brass inserts. Use a bolt with 2 nuts on it threaded into the insert to screw it into the fairing. The slot end goes in first.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 830
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From: Missouri
I had one come out on my Ultra. Like FXSTS-88 did, I just epoxied mine back in. That was over a year and have not had any problems since. Not sure what the repair kit cost is from HD but I already had the epoxy at home.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,282
Likes: 115
From: British Columbia
You have a road glide with rubber wellnuts, batwing fairings have brass inserts and are NOT interchangeable. Go get yourself some new well nuts and all will be golden!
