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[Puzzled]

I go to pull the windshield off tonight and found whomever installed the windshield cross threaded one of the screws. In an attempt to get the screw out it pulled the brass insert out. I removed the outer fairing to see where the insert goes. It is part of the speaker enclosure. I called the dealer to notify them of the issue and to let them know I'll be stopping by. So the bike is apart, I have to put it together to at least get it to the dealer for them to look at. Let me see what I can do.... I used a tap to clean the threads in the brass insert. I used two part epoxy to put the brass insert back in the plastic enclosure. If it doesn't hold I'll file a warranty claim.

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With the fairing still on I couldn't tell what the insert was inserted into. What you are looking at is the speaker enclosure.

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The pieces....

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While apart I poked around a little to see what is in there. 6.5" front speakers. That'll be an easy change.

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Not a lot of room in there....

[King Glide]

Same thing happened on my ‘16. I used jb weld on mine because the moco hadn’t started making the replacement brass piece yet. I would ask the dealer if those replacements ever got created. They’ve had them for the bat wings for years, but as you can tell, they are different sizes.

[Puzzled]

Same thing happened on my ‘16. I used jb weld on mine because the moco hadn’t started making the replacement brass piece yet. I would ask the dealer if those replacements ever got created. They’ve had them for the bat wings for years, but as you can tell, they are different sizes.

I can do that. I simply want the dealer to note the issue should the epoxy not hold up over the length of the warranty.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Thank you. Once I get a windshield on the bike I'll work on logging some miles before the snow rolls in.

Put a windshield on my the day I bought it.  That thing that comes with it is worthless.

[Cat Eye]

Thanks for the photos, good luck!

[Jock]

I Love Watching the Mods on this Ride!

[UUNetBill]

I go to pull the windshield off tonight and found whomever installed the windshield cross threaded one of the screws. In an attempt to get the screw out it pulled the brass insert out. I removed the outer fairing to see where the insert goes. It is part of the speaker enclosure. I called the dealer to notify them of the issue and to let them know I'll be stopping by. So the bike is apart, I have to put it together to at least get it to the dealer for them to look at. Let me see what I can do.... I used a tap to clean the threads in the brass insert. I used two part epoxy to put the brass insert back in the plastic enclosure. If it doesn't hold I'll file a warranty claim.

Put me down as number three.  Was demoing some windshields at my local dealer and on the second one, boom.  Spinning brass.  We managed to get the screw pretty much seated but the dealer ordered a new speaker enclosure for me just to be safe.  So it looks like I’m getting an extended demo on the KlockWerks 14” flare.  Of course, we’re expecting rain all week...

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Exhaust off....

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182 bolts removed..

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New 12 point ARP polished stainless steel bolts going in...

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