Windscreen plastic screws
- Thread starter rlmundt
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2013 Fz6r satin
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Anodized aluminum screws/bolts...pick your color!! ??
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yellowfz
I did stainless steel from Ace Hardware, Lowe's might have them too.
I went with the Black Keiti spikes
Keiti Windscreen Screw Kit - Street Motorcycle - Motorcycle Superstore
8 come in a pack, I used my 2 spares to replace the two plastic push rivets that hold the black trim pieces near the tank
Keiti Windscreen Screw Kit - Street Motorcycle - Motorcycle Superstore
8 come in a pack, I used my 2 spares to replace the two plastic push rivets that hold the black trim pieces near the tank
lwclancers
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I bought these. Made an offer of $8 and was accepted, a few months back. They have other colors too.
6 x Gold Pro CNC M5 5mm Windscreen Bolts Kit Windshield Screw Mounting Nuts | eBay
6 x Gold Pro CNC M5 5mm Windscreen Bolts Kit Windshield Screw Mounting Nuts | eBay
NO!!! There are small occasions where you might need to take off the windshield. That will just cause more headaches.
xleeb0y13x
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I was thinking about getting some new screws also. Didn't know it was a safety thing though. Tightening down the plastic ones felt like they'd strip at any time.
Sent from the second bathroom stall to the left.
Sent from the second bathroom stall to the left.
Like a couple of others have said, please don't put metal screws in the windscreen. They're plastic for a reason. If you're stripping them, don't crank so tight and they're cheap to replace as well in plastic. And especially please stay away from spikes. Just adding another thing that could pierce any part of you that comes in contact with that area of the bike it there was a crash.
metal heads
maybe they should have used metal heads with plastic screws. I fear the shield staying in at all with these. I really don't see how the shield coming off in one piece vs. several could be so much better but Im not a crash expert. I also don't see these micro light aluminum screws withstanding an impact much better than the plastic ones or the things they screw into not popping out with the slightest bit of pressure.
maybe they should have used metal heads with plastic screws. I fear the shield staying in at all with these. I really don't see how the shield coming off in one piece vs. several could be so much better but Im not a crash expert. I also don't see these micro light aluminum screws withstanding an impact much better than the plastic ones or the things they screw into not popping out with the slightest bit of pressure.
this is funny
here is what a triumph forum said about the screws, I guess this make some sense now, but again I doubt the plastic things these screw into wouldn't pop out instantly if you ran into it. Id like to see where someone had a problem, well not really but you know what I mean
If you get in an accident and are thrown forward through the windscreen the nylon fasteners will release the windshield allowing your body to pass unhinder to the ground beyond. Metal fasteners will hold the screen in place causing it to break into possibly sharp shards as your body passes over on it way to the aforementioned ground.
here is what a triumph forum said about the screws, I guess this make some sense now, but again I doubt the plastic things these screw into wouldn't pop out instantly if you ran into it. Id like to see where someone had a problem, well not really but you know what I mean
If you get in an accident and are thrown forward through the windscreen the nylon fasteners will release the windshield allowing your body to pass unhinder to the ground beyond. Metal fasteners will hold the screen in place causing it to break into possibly sharp shards as your body passes over on it way to the aforementioned ground.
Not to mention that the OEM windscreen has a round lip to protect against cuts while the replacement windscreens don't.The only solution is using good leather gear, ATGATT.As soon as somebody switches from the molded plastic screen with a safety lip, to a plexiglass version without they give up the original design.
I have an uncle thats been impailed by handlebars, but i'm not going to black flag everyones bar end mirrors and gps mounts just because I know a freak accident is possible.
Motorcyclist Mag has a current article about how important quality leather is.We should be discussing that instead of leaving bread crumbs to make people feel safer in mesh.
leather
I have the heaviest leather jacket i could find with the type 3 armor or whatever its called. I love it and wear it as much as possible but there has been a couple times this month i just couldnt do it for the heat. I also wear gloves and boots pretty much 100% of the time.
I have the heaviest leather jacket i could find
with the type 3 armor or whatever its called. I love it and wear it as much as possible but there has been a couple times this month i just couldnt do it for the heat. I also wear gloves and boots pretty much 100% of the time.Wow something to really think about. How long should plastic screws last, I keep her in the garage when not riding so sun damage is minimal. I have more of a headache now then when I first noticed the screws loose. AAARRGGGHHH
screws
i dont know how long they should last, seems like a several years at min if your storing it indoors. I got my red aluminum screws but when i realized they fit as fairing bolts they looked much better there. Together with the guys saying not to do it i figured it was win win.
i dont know how long they should last, seems like a several years at min if your storing it indoors. I got my red aluminum screws but when i realized they fit as fairing bolts they looked much better there. Together with the guys saying not to do it i figured it was win win.
I put locktight on every damn thing I do related to the bike.... if it's a screw, bolt, whatever it gets a dab of locktight on it and end of story. I don't want to have to worry about it so I do it right so I don't.