Remove Old Fairing Brass Inserts
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Michigan
On the ones I've replaced there were still some threads left in the bottom of the insert. Get a piece of 1/4" all thread about 3" long and screw into the insert. Find a nut with the inner diameter large enough for the insert to pass thru. Place the nut over the 1/4 all thread, then add a washer with a large outer diameter and a 1/4 hole in the center (called a fender washer). Run a 1/4" nut down the all thread and tighten it above the washer while holding the all thread to keep it from turning. Pulls the insert up into the center of the large nut to remove. Clear as mud right?
Actually this is very clear (mini puller) for me and seems to be a great idea especially since the old insert is knurled and not threaded and would just pull up through the large nut.
Thanks to all for the suggestions.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Pasadena TX
Yes it has. I first tried it with the slot out and promptly broke it. Searched this forum and found a thread that advised the same thing I'm telling you. Trust me, it works. First though you have to get the old one out.
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