Screw needed for EHC Plug!

[1goodsinner]

I've noticed that after riding for even a fairly short ride that the vibration has the tendency to loosen the 4 screws holding down the 2 large black electrical plugs on the EHC.I tighten them down when I return home after the ride,but 2 nights ago I did not heed my own warning when tightening them and snapped one of them off.Where do I get a replacement screw?I have gotten the broken end out ok.

 

[pknowles]

Check out your local FASTENAL dealer, they can get just about anything you need. If that don't work I may still have the old ends that I removed while installing the wire+. Let me know.

 

[BigDogBro1]

I've noticed that after riding for even a fairly short ride that the vibration has the tendency to loosen the 4 screws holding down the 2 large black electrical plugs on the EHC.I tighten them down when I return home after the ride,but 2 nights ago I did not heed my own warning when tightening them and snapped one of them off.Where do I get a replacement screw?I have gotten the broken end out ok.

If I recall correctly, I think a #4-40 machine screw at the same length will work. Get one at any GOOD hardware store.

 

[chacha]

Or zip tie them to the unit -- keeps them tight and no worries about the crappy screws.

 

[1goodsinner]

Thanks guys for the responses!I'll try to get the screws,but will also try the "zip-tie" deal.I didn't even think about being able to get one around the EHC. Duh!

 

[PurpleDog]

Above are good suggestions; you might try your local computer parts/telecom warehouse as well, should be standard machine thread connector screws used throughout the industry. Think about the old RS232 (and the like) connectors - should be the same thing as far as the screw itself. Can buy 'em in bulk, I just threw away hundreds of them.

 

[Nukeranger]

Find someone with RS-232 cables. Geeks save these cables. If the screw fits, Locktite it. Even if you tie wrap it, it will still back out due to vibration and get lost again.

 

[narow37]

Find someone with RS-232 cables. Geeks save these cables.

Hey, I resemble that remark

 

[Nukeranger]

Hey, I resemble that remark

Great, then send 1GreatSinner a screw to help a Big Dog Biker out. And thanks for being a Geek since that is where we are going.

 

[Mr.D]

Don't forget the Dielectric Grease on the plugs !!!!!!!!!!!
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I'll be happy to send you a couple if it helps

 

[1goodsinner]

My gf is trying to locate them today,if unsuccessful Mr. D,then I will drop you a SASE for a couple screws.Yes,I had thought about using the spray cleaner on the contacts and then dielectric grease.Thanks for additional help.Can't have too much of that.