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Apr 1, 2007 | 05:48 PM

warren888

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Check your windshield

Just a word to the wise...

My friend bought a new HD windshield last year and mid-year, two of the bolts holding the plastic to the metal frame fell out while riding.

I checked mine after getting the bike ready for spring riding, and several of mine were loose.

While I do check fasteners from time to time, it appears the windshield fasteners are prone to loosening up.

Apr 1, 2007 | 08:33 PM

brandy

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RE: Check your windshield

Thanks for the reminder. Windshield fasteners aren't something I'd think to check on a regular basis. But I will now.

Apr 1, 2007 | 10:35 PM

phreak

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RE: Check your windshield

Thanks phor the advice. I just checked it. It's still in a box in the shed.

Apr 1, 2007 | 10:50 PM

timdow

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RE: Check your windshield

Thanks for mentioning this. Mine we also pretty loose. Saw some blue locktite there, b ut not much. Might have to switch to red (271) if they loosen up again. Nylon would also be a good idea instead of the acorn nuts (although not as nice looking).

Apr 1, 2007 | 10:51 PM

hep0950

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I had one nut fall off the windshield I had on my Sporty when I had it and it was pretty new. The dealer charged like $1.69 for the nut. Since then I got a FXDI35 and had to tighten all the nuts. When I have more time I will take them all out and locktight them.

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:28 AM

ridercoachbob

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RE: Check your windshield

I've got a Wind Vest shield and I have never had any problems with the fasteners. I love the look as well. It was on the bike when I bought it, but I would gladly buy another one for my future bikes. It works really well.

Apr 2, 2007 | 09:10 AM

turtlebug

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ORIGINAL: hep0950

I had one nut fall off the windshield I had on my Sporty when I had it and it was pretty new. The dealer charged like $1.69 for the nut. Since then I got a FXDI35 and had to tighten all the nuts. When I have more time I will take them all out and locktight them.

I lost two on my first ride after having the new sheild put on. Deal gave me the parts (no charge). Needless to say I put plenty of lok tite on it and checked the rest...most were loose.