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lebo

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Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« on: February 05, 2011, 06:50:45 PM »
Guys I need some help I have stripped out one of my windshield bolts in the inner fairing. The insert is just spinning in the plastic. What is a simple way to repair? don't want to purchase a new painted inner fairing. It is the one toward my clutch.

Thank's for the help  Lee
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2011, 07:07:57 PM »
Quote from: lebo on February 05, 2011, 06:50:45 PM
Guys I need some help I have stripped out one of my windshield bolts in the inner fairing. The insert is just spinning in the plastic. What is a simple way to repair? don't want to purchase a new painted inner fairing. It is the one toward my clutch.

Thank's for the help  Lee

Mix up a  little quick set JB weld, put it around the insert and slip it back in... that chit will fix anything..
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2011, 07:54:50 PM »
He is right JB will fix anything. Don't get it on your hands or it will be there until next fall..
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2011, 09:16:47 PM »
When you get it repaired don't overtighten the screws.  I use a torx bit in a screwdriver and snug them up real good.  Don't overdo it by using a ratchet wrench on them.

In this instance the old plumber's motto (If thight is good then tighter is better.) definitely does not apply.   :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2011, 07:30:18 AM »
HD also makes replacements that go in like Heli-coils. A large flat blade screw driver installs them. I can post the part number tomorrow.
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2011, 11:19:11 AM »
Happened to me on an ole 2003 Electra Glide and i actually used a heli coil with good success..  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2011, 08:17:33 PM »
 Harley makes inserts to replace the push in pieces, I have them on my bike. Drill and tap the inner fairing and screw the inserts in, never deal with them again.
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2011, 12:09:11 PM »
J B Weld and it won't happen to that insert again
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2011, 01:06:20 PM »
I had one hole on my '09 SERG that seemed to be stripping out when I last installed the frontend.

I just cut a short, about .5" long, piece of a small cable tie and stuck it in the hole and then put back in the screw.  This did the job and I was able to move on with my life.  That would not be a permanent fix, but I did no further tear down and will leave that for a more opportune time.

So if you don't want to tear it back down, just slip in a short piece of a small cable tie and put the screw back in and tighten it down and ride.

Just my 2ยข...
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2011, 01:36:53 PM »
If anyone has the part numbers for the Harley replacements, please post up.  i asked my dealer about this before and just got blank stares
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2011, 07:56:07 PM »
 16585-96 Threaded insert
I just found that I have 3 sitting in my toolbox, and the upper 3 is all that is needed on a batwing style. A little grease/lube when installing is a good idea, as the slotted brass will easily break during install, go ahead and ask how I know.....Let me know if you want them,  Dave
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2011, 08:33:15 PM »
Yes i think that is the way to repair. How much you need to send them too me?   Thank's Lee
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2011, 08:18:11 PM »
 I'll trade them for $6.00, shipped. PM me if interested.  Dave
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2011, 12:04:38 AM »
pm sent
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Re: Inner Fairing w/s inserts
« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2011, 06:24:31 PM »
Thanks Wrongway, I dropped the ball on this. Sorry to those that might have been waiting on me to post the part number.
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