I got screw loose.

tonik · 05-29-2016, 07:10 PM

Found this in the driveway. It is the same style screw that is used for the plastic/chrome trim along the rear fender. It is also used on the rear fan, and the speaker grills. I have been all over the bike, can't find an empty hole (story of my life).

Any ideas gang?

**JD Hog** · 05-29-2016, 07:57 PM

Your neighbor messing with ya

redjay · 05-29-2016, 09:00 PM

A screw from the windshield ? Is it M6 or M5 ?

MET-RICK · 05-29-2016, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JD Hog

Your neighbor messing with ya

tonik · 05-30-2016, 10:47 AM

It's the 5mm one, not the windshield.

MidIAVoyager · 05-30-2016, 07:06 PM

Check the side cover on the KAM fan I pulled in drive the other day and 3 of the 4 screws were gone and the cover was hanging by one

tonik · 05-31-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MidIAVoyager

Check the side cover on the KAM fan I pulled in drive the other day and 3 of the 4 screws were gone and the cover was hanging by one

I checked that, but apparently the bike isn't the only one with a screw loose in this situation. Based on your post I checked again, and yep that was it. Rest were a tad loose also. Much appreciated sir.

Dave Stewart · 06-04-2016, 07:53 PM

I also found one on the garage floor. Put it back in the KAM fan shroud. Rode to Tennessee and found that two were missing. Ordered two from dealer and used some loc-tite.
I used a little too much. The excess melted the plastic shroud in seconds. A new fan shroud was $34.00. If I try again I will only use a minuscule amount. I am also going to see if local True Value has screws of same size in case they vibrate out again I will have extras on hand. Windshield screws also have loosened up a bit, but are easier to keep an eye on.

recumbentbob · 06-04-2016, 09:45 PM

Fingernail polish works as good as loctite and won't melt plastic.

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skullbagger · 06-05-2016, 09:11 AM

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Fingernail polish works as good as loctite and won't melt plastic.

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I have used oil based paint too! I'm unsure about melting plastic though

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tonik · 06-06-2016, 07:50 AM

Plumbers tape might help. I am going to go with some lightweight star washers. Those crush easily and hold well.

hlknvlcn60 · 06-06-2016, 06:26 PM

If you are sitting on your bike, looking down at the fairing where the lower meets up with the upper fairing where the space is in between the two, just down, is where that bolt holds the lower fairing to the bracket facing you as you sit on the bike. Check both sides.

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MidIAVoyager Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ankeny, IA Posts: 33	Check the side cover on the KAM fan I pulled in drive the other day and 3 of the 4 screws were gone and the cover was hanging by one __________________ MidIAVoyager Randy V. VBA Member #03330
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Dave Stewart Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: West Central Ohio Posts: 6	I also found one on the garage floor. Put it back in the KAM fan shroud. Rode to Tennessee and found that two were missing. Ordered two from dealer and used some loc-tite. I used a little too much. The excess melted the plastic shroud in seconds. A new fan shroud was $34.00. If I try again I will only use a minuscule amount. I am also going to see if local True Value has screws of same size in case they vibrate out again I will have extras on hand. Windshield screws also have loosened up a bit, but are easier to keep an eye on. __________________ 2015 Voyager V&H slash cuts K&N Air Filter
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tonik Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 714	Plumbers tape might help. I am going to go with some lightweight star washers. Those crush easily and hold well.
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hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	If you are sitting on your bike, looking down at the fairing where the lower meets up with the upper fairing where the space is in between the two, just down, is where that bolt holds the lower fairing to the bracket facing you as you sit on the bike. Check both sides. __________________ 2012 Vaquero S.E. Chuckster's tear drop intake, Freedom true dual racing exhaust, Ivan flash, Clearview windscreen, Corbin gunfighter seat, Clockwerk's hugger style front fender, Kawasaki KQR backrest and luggage rack, kuryakyn iso grips and rear passenger boards, front highway pegs, revolutionspeed clutch and primary covers and reservoir and switch box covers and Kuryakyn skeleton rearview mirrors.
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