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Jan 9, 2013 | 08:16 PM

HOB NO1

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From: New Jersey

Windshield Screws

I know a few riders with touring bikes that have had the screws that hold the windshield in place fall out. The cause is the metal tube in the plastic in the fairing that gets loose and comes out. Harley has come out with a bigger metal tube to replace the OEM tube. The new tube has a thicker gauge thread. And suggestions on how to bond the metal tube to the plastic in the inner fairing?

Thanks in advance,
HOB NO1

Jan 9, 2013 | 08:19 PM

Cowboy Rob

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JB Weld.

Jan 9, 2013 | 08:23 PM

badger401

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I used 2 part epoxy on mine.

Jan 9, 2013 | 08:29 PM

dawg

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Threaded insert repairs, I just screw them in using the windshield screws.

Jan 10, 2013 | 04:14 PM

AlCherry

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HD has a threaded insert that replaces the press in one they are about $3.00 each. Part # is 16585-96

Jan 10, 2013 | 04:21 PM

candave650

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+1
2 Part epoxy worked great

Jan 10, 2013 | 07:09 PM

Renold

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There is a nice thread on hear of how to repair with the replacement inserts. Do a search and I'm sure you will find it. Nice instructions on it.
Here is the link..https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...erts-pics.html

Last edited by Renold; Jan 10, 2013 at 07:12 PM. Reason: added link