Windshield screw alignment for SG
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Windshield screw alignment for SG
I just changed my windshield and mistakingly removed the windshield screws, I have the end two in however the center one will not align properly, any tips on getting the screws in, don't want to strip the the threads. Thanks.
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I'd start with the center screw by just threading it enough so it won't fall out. Then align one of the sides and start threading it in but leave it loose - move on to the next one. Then alternately tighten all three.
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Hey neighbor!! Funny you mention this as I just had my outer fairing off this evening!! Just barely tighten each one as you go - make sure each one is good, then tighten... Might need to give the fairing a nudge as you go!!
Loosen the 4 screws in the inner fairing & usually the outer fairing will drop down.
Two screws are lower & outside the speakers and the other two are right above the lower triple tree.. kinda a PIA.
Two screws are lower & outside the speakers and the other two are right above the lower triple tree.. kinda a PIA.
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I swap windscreens alot.
I enlarge the 3 "keyholes" with a rotozip, to more of an inverted U shape.
that allows a slight loosening of the 3 screws and a quick swap.
the windscreen will just pull straight up and out
less wear and tear on the faring screws.
Mike
I enlarge the 3 "keyholes" with a rotozip, to more of an inverted U shape.
that allows a slight loosening of the 3 screws and a quick swap.
the windscreen will just pull straight up and out
less wear and tear on the faring screws.
Mike
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Even with the stock keyholes on my shield (National Cycle V-Stream) mine slides out of position from time to time and I have the screws tightened much tighter than I like them. I know I'm going to strip the insert out of the plastic one of these days, but I have no choice if I want the windshield to stay put.
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nope, never been a problem at all- thousands of miles.
even when swapping the black tape "grows" a little onto the windscreen and I have to work it loose.
like most, there is a wear line on the windscreen, which i would see if the windscreen were coming up.
I use use stock H-D take off windscreens and cut them to desired height with a rotozip, they usually cost about $30.
i wonder if the aftermarket National windscreen above is thinner material, so that the fairing doesn't clamp it before the screws bottom out?
Mike
even when swapping the black tape "grows" a little onto the windscreen and I have to work it loose.
like most, there is a wear line on the windscreen, which i would see if the windscreen were coming up.
I use use stock H-D take off windscreens and cut them to desired height with a rotozip, they usually cost about $30.
i wonder if the aftermarket National windscreen above is thinner material, so that the fairing doesn't clamp it before the screws bottom out?
Mike
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Nope. It's actually approximately 50% thicker than a stock shield.
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