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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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Exclamation Glare issue Please help
I do a lot of night riding due to my work. I have glare on my windshield from my gauge right at the dang top. I am looking for a way to prevent the glare. I have done a 2 inch tank lift, a visor, and both helped. I also relocated the turn signals and that fixed that issue. I love my gauge, but the glare gotta go! I tried a search but came up short. Any advise, hopefully cheap…
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 02:57 AM
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The cheapest way would be to lose the windshield. If your windshield is a must, use a piece of leather and a couple of magnets to cover the offending gauge at night.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 03:38 AM
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could try tinting your gauge lenses with some automotive window tint
 
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If you have a detachable windshield just tilt until the gage glare is gone. Probably tilting the top forward. Only thing I can think of.
 
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Originally Posted by carltex
If you have a detachable windshield just tilt until the gage glare is gone. Probably tilting the top forward. Only thing I can think of.
Ditto to that!!!
 
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Get a visor for the gauge
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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I'll check the tilt angle, I do have a visor, and I have also been thinking about vinyl tint. Any other ideas?
 
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I was thinking of vinyl but not tinted. Something clear that has a matte finish that still lets you see the gauge, but like a frosted light bulb will cut down the glare.
 
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My windshield I discovered was just too tall, I wasn't looking over it like I should when in my comfortable slouch. So I trimmed it. see the following thread for how I did it. Glare fixed!

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ml#post9475171
 
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