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Need new underwear and a windshield
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<blockquote data-quote="bluesdog" data-source="post: 1153913" data-attributes="member: 25896"><p>Be REAL careful with the loctite that it does not get on any plastic. It will eat the ABS. Those screws go into spring-nuts, and should not require any loctite. Just snug them firmly.</p><p></p><p>I'm wondering if those plastic windshield screws were over-tightened, just waiting to shear. That 'W' trim piece isn't structural, The plastic windshield screws do all the heavy lifting. You should be able to ride the bike without the 'W'</p><p></p><p>There don't seem to be specific torque specs for those bolts, but if there were, it wouldn't be very much.</p><p></p><p>When you replace your screen, snug the new plastic screws firmly, but don't godzilla 'em. You want to avoid stretching or stressing them. Buy some extras, just in case you think you've over-tightened one or two.</p><p></p><p>Glad that you managed to stay upright, and not lose your cool. A few parts and a load of laundry and you're good to go!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bluesdog, post: 1153913, member: 25896"] Be REAL careful with the loctite that it does not get on any plastic. It will eat the ABS. Those screws go into spring-nuts, and should not require any loctite. Just snug them firmly. I'm wondering if those plastic windshield screws were over-tightened, just waiting to shear. That 'W' trim piece isn't structural, The plastic windshield screws do all the heavy lifting. You should be able to ride the bike without the 'W' There don't seem to be specific torque specs for those bolts, but if there were, it wouldn't be very much. When you replace your screen, snug the new plastic screws firmly, but don't godzilla 'em. You want to avoid stretching or stressing them. Buy some extras, just in case you think you've over-tightened one or two. Glad that you managed to stay upright, and not lose your cool. A few parts and a load of laundry and you're good to go! [/QUOTE]
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