WTF I got a Screw Loose

mbarr10 · 09-07-2018, 07:20 PM

So My PIAA Ultra White Low beam was out on the way to work this morning, it was still dark out. (Less than 5000 miles for a $45.00 bulb) Since my commute is in the city I never noticed till a car turns in front of me. After I hit the High beam on them and went back to low I proceeded into a dark area and noticed.
I got home tonight and went to install my stock bulb and I see this Bolt just sitting in the fairing after I removed the head lamp. It almost fell out when I touched it. It was slightly wedged on the right side Accessory light plug( Green).
It has a #7 on the head of the Bolt, M6 x 1.0 x 20mm Looks just like the bolt that holds the Stock stereo up. Under the stereo.

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Any Idea where it may have come from?? No rattles, I do not want to pull the fairing off, again just yet.

Ridefree · 09-07-2018, 08:56 PM

Looks like one of the bolts that hold your stereo in place . When I first bought my Vaquero the stereo literally fell into the fairing . There are four bolts that hold the stereo in place with rubber grommets . When I got home I removed the fairing and found 2 bolts laying inside and the other two were missing with one lost grommet . Ordered new grommets and got some matching bolts and did er up . I used loc tite and haven't had a problem .

mbarr10 · 09-07-2018, 09:04 PM

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Looks like one of the bolts that hold your stereo in place . When I first bought my Vaquero the stereo literally fell into the fairing . There are four bolts that hold the stereo in place with rubber grommets . When I got home I removed the fairing and found 2 bolts laying inside and the other two were missing with one lost grommet . Ordered new grommets and got some matching bolts and did er up . I used loc tite and haven't had a problem .

Well Crap, I did not want to pull the fairing again. Are there bolts on the top of the stereo? Since I have an amp on top I may not have seen where it fell out.
Thanks for the info.

If it isn't one thing, it's your Mother.

Ridefree · 09-07-2018, 09:22 PM

Yah , unfortunately . Two at the top and two towards the back . It's a bracket that holds everything together . At least your practiced at removing the thing . I had to do it without a manual . And my wife " Had to help "

Ridefree · 09-07-2018, 09:29 PM

I stand corrected ! I just checked ( on line blue print ) and there's 2 at the top and only 1 at the bottom .

mbarr10 · 09-07-2018, 10:39 PM

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I stand corrected ! I just checked ( on line blue print ) and there's 2 at the top and only 1 at the bottom

Yes , Just as I assumed it is on top. Since I could only see one on the bottom. And since my post I pulled the head lamp again and confirmed only the one on the bottom and now I feel the Amp bracket is loose. So off the fairing comes. Damn, I made sure the Amp was tight to make sure I did not have to remove the fairing and it is, but the Stock bolt came out. Thanks again for the information. Not the end of the world just a few hours I could be screwing off and Riding not working on the bike.

I did notice I should have added the amp to the rear speakers for the future use. Since I am not happy with just the front anyway. And maybe putting a hole in the speaker cones for better sound. So Looking at the positive aspects of the procedure.

I had a thought of wiring the rear speakers with a Sub and new amp for the sub into my trailer. Just for the heck of it. Not cutting the Bags for speakers, like some do.

Ridefree · 09-07-2018, 10:54 PM

Your welcome and not a prob . Enjoy the time in the shop ... It's " MY " time . Great therapy so to speak , Not as good as riding but close .

mike07nad · 09-08-2018, 06:37 PM

Just go to Home Depot and get 2 cans of Great Stuff. Fill the entire cavity under the fairing and never worry about loose nuts or rattles again. (Warning: May impede changing of future lights.)... Just trying to help.

mbarr10 · 09-08-2018, 10:55 PM

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Just go to Home Depot and get 2 cans of Great Stuff. Fill the entire cavity under the fairing and never worry about loose nuts or rattles again. (Warning: May impede changing of future lights.)... Just trying to help.

Why do you want me to cheap out? you told "Smokier" to use 3 cans I think

Looks like it is one of the 2 top bolts that hold the stereo in place. Lucky I still have it.

I was thinking we should start a list of things to do when you buy a Vaquero/ Voyager?

Check your air cleaner and intake Cover Bolts
Check your Tire pressures and treads
Make sure you have a nut on your oil filter
Make sure you run the correct brand of Oil....

Tape down your key Beauty ring
Ect.

**smokier** · 09-15-2018, 08:06 AM

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Why do you want me to cheap out? you told "Smokier" to use 3 cans I think

Mike-07-Nad knows there is more open space in my head unit than in yours!

09-07-2018, 07:20 PM	#1
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	WTF I got a Screw Loose So My PIAA Ultra White Low beam was out on the way to work this morning, it was still dark out. (Less than 5000 miles for a $45.00 bulb) Since my commute is in the city I never noticed till a car turns in front of me. After I hit the High beam on them and went back to low I proceeded into a dark area and noticed. I got home tonight and went to install my stock bulb and I see this Bolt just sitting in the fairing after I removed the head lamp. It almost fell out when I touched it. It was slightly wedged on the right side Accessory light plug( Green). It has a #7 on the head of the Bolt, M6 x 1.0 x 20mm Looks just like the bolt that holds the Stock stereo up. Under the stereo. IMG_20180907_173953153.jpg Any Idea where it may have come from?? No rattles, I do not want to pull the fairing off, again just yet. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-07-2018, 09:29 PM	#5
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	I stand corrected ! I just checked ( on line blue print ) and there's 2 at the top and only 1 at the bottom . Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-07-2018, 08:56 PM	#2
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	Looks like one of the bolts that hold your stereo in place . When I first bought my Vaquero the stereo literally fell into the fairing . There are four bolts that hold the stereo in place with rubber grommets . When I got home I removed the fairing and found 2 bolts laying inside and the other two were missing with one lost grommet . Ordered new grommets and got some matching bolts and did er up . I used loc tite and haven't had a problem .
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09-07-2018, 09:22 PM	#4
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	Yah , unfortunately . Two at the top and two towards the back . It's a bracket that holds everything together . At least your practiced at removing the thing . I had to do it without a manual . And my wife " Had to help "
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09-07-2018, 10:54 PM	#7
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	Your welcome and not a prob . Enjoy the time in the shop ... It's " MY " time . Great therapy so to speak , Not as good as riding but close .
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09-08-2018, 06:37 PM	#8
mike07nad Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Palmyra, Pa - Near Hershey Posts: 426	Just go to Home Depot and get 2 cans of Great Stuff. Fill the entire cavity under the fairing and never worry about loose nuts or rattles again. (Warning: May impede changing of future lights.)... Just trying to help.
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