asascho Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Has anyone had a problem with those little screws that keep the rubber "string" attached to the case? I recently purchased a 6th generation VFR with the V35 side cases and top rack. Those screws popped out on the side cases and now they fall open. I tried to just screw them back in, but the threads are shot. I'm only assuming this is a common problem but I couldn't find any posts. I am looking for a solution for this problem. Sure there is the supper glue option, but I'm looking for something more permanent. Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Olive Posted June 24, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 24, 2013 Those tiny screws and their mounting locations are not built robustly enough to hold the weight of the lid, especially if you set something down in it. (Givi engineering fail). I simply catch the case when I open it, and use my leg to support it if I need to. Not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 maybe if you fill the hole with JB weld and then shove the screw back in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asascho Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'll try the job weld. If that fails I should always have my knee... Thank you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 JB Weld, WD40, Duct tape. All you need for your roadside repair needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormShadow Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 mine come off all the time too, i have a rack on my topcase, so probably why it wont support it... if in doubt, a bigger screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rdguy Posted June 26, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'll try the job weld. If that fails I should always have my knee... Thank you both. Oversize self tapping screw. New threads and larger as well. Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asascho Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Good idea Glenn. I'll give it a shot. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfrmike06 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I also JB Weld'd it back in - holding fine for now, but much more careful about catching it when it falls open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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