Brass inserts on fairing

[garyheskett All 49 x 3 st.louis]

99 Interstate, 84,000 miles.  I went to St. Louis Honda for the little brass inserts in that go from the cover for the speakers into the fairing. Like many others, the little brass inserts kept turning, and getting them out damaged four of them.  Could somebody give me the part numbers and maybe a picture of the parts fiche. I'm about useless on the computer.  Or, if somebody has a different way of attaching that panel, that would be great. Thanks guys

[Jess from VA]

Inserts for fairing, Honda part #

90316-MJ1-000

You are not supposed to wiggle them around and auger out the holes, yank them out.

Put new ones in with JB weld.  Put the screws in with some lube to protect the threads before glueing them back in.

[RonW]

That's the same brass insert for the rear signal's hatch. Thanks. There's are brass inserts at hardware stores but they're usually meant for wood. Might make a difference, dunno.

[garyheskett All 49 x 3 st.louis]

Jess, thanks, the parts guy at st.louis Honda couldn't find them, and I've tried to find them on the parts fiche, and I couldn't find them.  My curiosity has me wondering how you found them, but I'm not good on the computer.  I tried Ace hardware, no luck. I'm going to try Fastenal today.  I thought about super gluing a nut on the fairing, but doubt I would get a tight fit, might cause a small gap. Also thought about a self taping screw into the fairing, but don't think that's a good solution either.  One of the inserts was missing, and three broke part of the little tab that I assume expands when the screw goes in.

[garyheskett All 49 x 3 st.louis]

Thanks Ron,  I'll see if I can find a"wood" insert.  I would think somebody has found a solution for this since it's a problem others have had. Might just have to get the inserts from Honda and glue them in and use a little anti-seize.

[Jess from VA]

Jess, thanks, the parts guy at st.louis Honda couldn't find them, and I've tried to find them on the parts fiche, and I couldn't find them.  My curiosity has me wondering how you found them, but I'm not good on the computer.  I tried Ace hardware, no luck. I'm going to try Fastenal today.  I thought about super gluing a nut on the fairing, but doubt I would get a tight fit, might cause a small gap. Also thought about a self taping screw into the fairing, but don't think that's a good solution either.  One of the inserts was missing, and three broke part of the little tab that I assume expands when the screw goes in.

Gary, this list has helped me many times.  The fairing anchor inserts are on it (scroll down on the left).   It's hardly like I could remember the number, I have trouble remembering what day of the week it is.  I did remember it's on this list.

Save it to your favorites:  http://www.jkozloski.com/generic_parts.htm

[garyheskett All 49 x 3 st.louis]

Thanks Jess

[RonW]

I may have gaven you a bum steer on using *wood inserts.* Namely these brass inserts have enlargered fins on the O.D. I don't have an I/S so not sure if the threaded bosses on the fairing have thick enough walls for the fins. Also, they're 6mm I.D. which is the standard size so I doubt that 5mm are available. You could substitute a 6mm bolt, but that's dependent on the thickness of the bosses' walls unless you beef the walls up with JB weld etc, but then that's about the same situation as epoxying a nut onto the fairing.

[gordonv]

This is the only post I had in my forum photo posts.



I don't think I have had 1 I needed to throw away. A lot missing, but I had spares from my wrecked IS.

JBweld epoxy and anti seize on the bolt.

Insert glued in, and the cover/bolt back on to align it correctly, till set.

[RonW]

Excellent! You mentioned JB epoxy. I used the JB putty version and didn't get the best result.

[Skinhead]

I ordered these on line at McMaster-Carr mcmaster.com




The last repair I made I used epoxy (JBweld), but for other repairs I have used superglue and baking soda.  There are several youtube videos showing how it's done.  I suggest watching as it may come in handy even if not in this situation.

[garyheskett All 49 x 3 st.louis]

Thanks Skinhead.  I forgot about McMaster.  I got the little screws (Allen) for the clutch and brake reservoirs there some years ago. I had forgotten about them.

[ridingron]

Mix up the 5 minute epoxy or JB Weld and let it set a couple minutes. When it starts to kick or set up, apply it then. It will be less runny. You have to work fast, so be ready. The important thing is to get it located with the 1st coat. You can build up around the anchor post with a 2nd and 3rd coat.