| Author | Message | ||
     Mnxb12xt |
Is it just me or has anyone else dorked up threads while trying to reinstall the flyscreen? If those SS screws are cross threaded at all they'll eat the aluminum threads like nothing. (Message edited by mnxb12xt on December 08, 2009) | ||
| Etennuly |
Yes that is so true. You have to make sure the angle of the screw is exactly lined up with that of the hole before turning the allen wrench. | ||
| Ulynut |
I have to re-tap two of the holes each time I take it off. I hate taking that thing off. | ||
| Ratbuell |
I swap seasonally (stock summer, and winter CeeBailey). I stripped one...so I helicoiled every one. No issues since putting steel threads in there  | ||
| Etennuly |
It may be contrary to being on a motorcycle that vibrates, but I lube mine with some motor oil to save the threads. The head locks into the plastic to keep it from turning. I gave up on those little plastic washers years ago. I usually have it off a few times a year for some modification, or repair. These even hold a good part of my BAW in place. I have not stripped one or lost one in 44,000+ miles so far. | ||
| Nadz |
Glad to know I'm not the only one. They're fine thread, installed at an odd angle, and have a piece of plastic pulling them to the side. So yea, I've come close a couple of times. Good idea Ratbuell, maybe I'll pre-emptively helicoil 'em. -Nadz | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I crossed one up too. I tapped it and just for the hell of it, I ran the tap on the remaining 5. Some felt like it was cutting some didn't. Since then, no further issues. I still have to be sure that they are all started straight but at least i feel no resistance when they are. | ||
| Buellerxt |
I noticed that the screw 'angles' are super tricky. I got mine back on, twice, and think all is good. How do you know when it is damaged, other than just not getting it to bite or screw in? Thanks. | ||
| Rwven |
I use anti-seize on mine. | ||
| Ulyranger |
Two of mine were "ugly" threads from the first time I removed the fairing. Screws did not come out smoothly and would not start by hand. Re-tapped 'em and have been fine since. I don't think some of the holes' threads were cut cleanly from the get go. | ||
| Xbimmer |
I use anti-seize on mine. +1. | ||
| Buellerxt |
Does anti-seize have an advantage over Thread sealant? Ths. | ||
| Billyo |
Anti-seize is a great lube. It really helps protect the threads. Be careful, though, One little dab on your finger and that stuff is everywhere! | ||
| Buellerxt |
I used a very mild thread lock on my fly screen. Is that okay or should I remove the screws, clean them and replace them with a bit of anti seize or thread sealant? | ||
| Pkforbes87 |
I've had mine off and back on twice now and no issues. I was pretty careful though.. I only finger tighten until I KNOW that I'm in the threads properly. It is also my opinion that the flyscreen needs to be held in place by hand before trying to start any of the screws. If you slide a screw through a hole in the flyscreen, then hold it up next to the threads and start screwing, it's way too easy to crossthread. (hope that made sense - please use self control and avoid "screwing" jokes) | ||
| Paint_shaker |
I jacked one up during a re-install. Little blue lock tight cause I am too cheap to heli-coil. | ||
| Jsg4dfan |
I'm thinking about using studs. Finding the right ones would be fun, I bet. Thoughts? | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I was thinking of studs too but if you look at the way it's applied to the frame, you can see that the screw holes aren't parallel. |
