Windshield Holddown Screws/Need Advice
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Windshield Holddown Screws/Need Advice
Good morning, Guys.
Need some advice from guys who work on their "scoots".
One of the windshield screws on the front fairing mount is not "bottoming out" in the insert.
The screw seems the thread in properly but tightens up on an angle and doesn't bottom out leaving the windshield loose enough to vibrate.
I'm thinking that the screw at some point was xthreaded in the brass(?) fitting and now won't seat properly.
Would it be OK to run a "thread chaser" into this fitting?
Would the normal screw still work or would it become sloppy?
Has anybody from a better widget for holding the windshield in place that's better than the "Harley" solution?
Thanks in advance for your assistance....
Ride In Peace
Need some advice from guys who work on their "scoots".
One of the windshield screws on the front fairing mount is not "bottoming out" in the insert.
The screw seems the thread in properly but tightens up on an angle and doesn't bottom out leaving the windshield loose enough to vibrate.
I'm thinking that the screw at some point was xthreaded in the brass(?) fitting and now won't seat properly.
Would it be OK to run a "thread chaser" into this fitting?
Would the normal screw still work or would it become sloppy?
Has anybody from a better widget for holding the windshield in place that's better than the "Harley" solution?
Thanks in advance for your assistance....
Ride In Peace
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Are you sure the well nut hasn't separated from the inner fairing?
If this has happened, all it'll do is turn, never tightening.
You'll need to get a repair well nut from your HD dealer.
Pull the old out, screw the new in.
If this has happened, all it'll do is turn, never tightening.
You'll need to get a repair well nut from your HD dealer.
Pull the old out, screw the new in.
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Here is a thread I did awhile back on the install of the replacement insert from HD.
Hope this helps you out!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...erts-pics.html
Hope this helps you out!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...erts-pics.html
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windshield screws
My nut's all spun. The factory fasteners were too long. I installed new nuts with 5-minute epoxy and shorter fasteners. No more issues and I change shields often.Mix and apply the epoxy with a tooth pick being careful not to get any in the nut threads. Once installed stick a Q-tip inside and clean the excess epoxy out and let dry.