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[bklynserg]

I like to change my windshield from the large to the small.
Seems easy enough, but I always ran into trouble putting the
screws back in. THE RUBBER NUT ALWAYS FALLS INTO THE FAIRIN.
At least one, sometimes 2. Then I have to take apart the fairin to get the nuts back. Any tricks anyone can share with me? Thanks for any help. Alan

[Dan_Lockwood]

I like to change my windshield from the large to the small.
Seems easy enough, but I always ran into trouble putting the
screws back in. THE RUBBER NUT ALWAYS FALLS INTO THE FAIRIN.
At least one, sometimes 2. Then I have to take apart the fairin to get the nuts back. Any tricks anyone can share with me? Thanks for any help. Alan

Pull the rubber nuts out of the fairing when putting on the windshield. Put the screws through the shield and thread the rubber nuts on from behind. Don't tighten them, but just start the threads.

The start in the middle and push the center rubber nut into the fairing hole and snug it down a bit. Then go out one hole each side from center and then the two end rubber nuts. You'll never lose them this way and I've used the original nuts probably 12 times and they're still working good.

That should get you going.

[FUZZNUTS]

There are very thin plastic washers that I use. They sit between the plug and the fairing, prevents the plug from falling thru. In a pinch I'll use a 5/8s hole saw into a old 3M tape container and use an appropriate size drill to match the plug. I believe when I bought a Cee Bailey windshield it came with the washers. But thru multiple removals I've lost a few. So that's what forced me to use the old noodle and make my own. .................................Fuzz   

[Screamin]

Buy a half doz. or so and keep them in your spare parts bin. Hell of a lot easier than taking off the fairing every time you push one through.

[Keats]

Buy a half doz. or so and keep them in your spare parts bin. Hell of a lot easier than taking off the fairing every time you push one through.

Make your own out of an old bike inner tube.

this ain't rocket science.........

[GregKhougaz]

this ain't rocket science.........

Some one tell HD that!     

[skippy]

Where do the nuts go when they fall in? had this happen on Sat  and have not slept well knowing that rubber nut is bouncing around.....

[NVWLDTHG]

  O'Kay.  They're rubber NUTS.  That's right up there with packing peanuts.  Isn't it?  
What does a moco trained specialist do?  Clue; if you can't hear them rattle with stock pipes or Boom Cans.  
Don't ask, Don't tell, anybody.  Just put it back together and go ride (safe).   

[Dan_Lockwood]

I guess I'm still a little curious about all the extra things guys are doing to keep the nuts from falling through the fairing holes. 

I know, everyone has their own ways of doing things and my way works for me, but probably not for everyone.

Try it, just pull out the rubber blind nuts from the fairing with the windshield off.  Put your screws in from the front of the windshield and just start the rubber blind nuts on from behind just a few threads.  Now just start in the middle and work your way to both sides of the windshield tightening them a little as you go outward on each side.

On the first windshield removal I felt that these would be a good thing to have in stock at home.  I ordered 10 from Mc Master Carr through work for about 25% of the cost from Harley.  They are still in the bag they came in.

I've had my three windshields off and on at least 12 times and I also take the windshield off when removing the fairing.  I'm still using the original rubber blind nuts.  I find getting the upper tabs located and then the firm up and in smack with my hand on the front to lock in is a lot easier with the windshield off.  I've done it both ways.  I kept the windshield on one night when I had the fairing off in the afternoon and then drove to meet some friends for dinner.  After dark and on the bike, I found out that I have forgotten to plug in the headlight harness.  All I had was the bike's tool kit and a street light with our slightly drunk friends watching as I took it off and back on in less than 15 minutes; a record for me that night.  I was a bit embarrassed to say the least.

[jcd520]

First time you change your windshield -----------or the next time, just put a dab of silicone on the well nut and put it back in. Problem solved from now on.

[JP]

I also take the windshield off when removing the fairing.

Why?

[Dan_Lockwood]

First time you change your windshield -----------or the next time, just put a dab of silicone on the well nut and put it back in. Problem solved from now on.

I'm sure the silicone works great as long as the nut stays square with the fairing and flange.

I've had a slight problem with a couple of my rubber blind nuts.  They get slightly bent from irregular compression behind the fairing.  When you take out the screw and then put it back in, the nut end of the rubber is not square with the front flange and trying to get the screw started can be a problem.  With the nut out in hand method, all you do is align the nut end and thread in the screw a few threads with the other hand, then stick the pre-threaded blind nut into the fairing.