Windshield fairing gap fix found!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: US
Getting 2 plastic parts with a 3rd plastic part sandwiched between the 2 to fit nice a tight over the distance with only 3 screws doesn't always make for a tight joint. The metal trim pieces do help spread the clamping pressure. I imagine that alot of the guys that pull the brass threaded inserts out of the inner fairing, do so trying to get it all snugged up with no gaps
Last edited by CVO SG; Mar 26, 2017 at 09:51 PM.
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From: SF Bay area
Mine has it.... caused by a rear brake issue.
From the dealer...
"Customer states rear brake shudders so bad it shakes the windshield."
"Tightened windshield."
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From the dealer...
"Customer states rear brake shudders so bad it shakes the windshield."
"Tightened windshield."
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 158
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From: San Antone, TX
I noticed the gap on my '14 after I bought it and remember my '11 not having a gap at all. I figured it had to do with quality control. I have since added the bar and shield chrome trim to mine but didn't notice if it still has the gap. This posting is a reminder that I should check it. Not crazy about the gap since I'm a bit leery of rain possibly getting inside the fairing.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: PNW
I noticed the gap on my '14 after I bought it and remember my '11 not having a gap at all. I figured it had to do with quality control. I have since added the bar and shield chrome trim to mine but didn't notice if it still has the gap. This posting is a reminder that I should check it. Not crazy about the gap since I'm a bit leery of rain possibly getting inside the fairing.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 391
Likes: 22
From: Wisconsin
I've been searching over 2 years for something to fix the gap between the windshield and outing fairing on my 15 SGS since purchase date. I've held off buying a trim piece for the fairing until a few days ago.
I ended up buying the Ciro brand windshield trim in black. Just came in the mail today and installed right away.
This trim covers the known gap on the 14-15 batwing bikes. I don't know if this has been fixed on the 16-17 or not. It cost me $60 through Revzilla and is made of steel.
I recommend to anyone looking to get rid of the known gap.
I ended up buying the Ciro brand windshield trim in black. Just came in the mail today and installed right away.
This trim covers the known gap on the 14-15 batwing bikes. I don't know if this has been fixed on the 16-17 or not. It cost me $60 through Revzilla and is made of steel.
I recommend to anyone looking to get rid of the known gap.
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