3 hole windshield trim
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3 hole windshield trim
So I'd like to change the windshield crome trim on my 89 flhtp, I'm haveing a hard time locating one, there seems to be alot for the 3 hole trims but not the 5 hole trim ( newer ) , anyone seen the 3 hole trim available? Was also wandering if the 3 hole trim lines up with the bolt holes for the 5 hole setup less the extra 2 holes of course? Also if it lines up have you drilled out the other two holes?
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The 3 hole trim (latest design) will work on your 5 hole system (older design). I've done a couple of them with my bike. I have a 3 hole trim now!
Put the 2 inside screws in first, then the 3 holes last. They can be a little pita, however no big deal. I think I ran my drill thru the outside holes to align them.
Don't drill the new trim, the 2 screw heads will be under the trim and look better.
Also the 3 hole windshields will work too. I have several of them modified. Just cut the bottom edge straight like your old shield and drill the other 2 holes after you get the ouside ones tight with just bolts to align/no trim yet. Then install the 2 newly drilled holes and remove your temp holding screws and install the trim and the other 3 screws..
Put the 2 inside screws in first, then the 3 holes last. They can be a little pita, however no big deal. I think I ran my drill thru the outside holes to align them.
Don't drill the new trim, the 2 screw heads will be under the trim and look better.
Also the 3 hole windshields will work too. I have several of them modified. Just cut the bottom edge straight like your old shield and drill the other 2 holes after you get the ouside ones tight with just bolts to align/no trim yet. Then install the 2 newly drilled holes and remove your temp holding screws and install the trim and the other 3 screws..
Last edited by Holster Maker; Jan 19, 2011 at 01:54 AM.
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From: Northern Ontario
The 3 hole trim (latest design) will work on your 5 hole system (older design). I've done a couple of them with my bike. I have a 3 hole trim now!
Put the 2 inside screws in first, then the 3 holes last. They can be a little pita, however no big deal. I think I ran my drill thru the outside holes to align them.
Don't drill the new trim, the 2 screw heads will be under the trim and look better.
Also the 3 hole windshields will work too. I have several of them modified. Just cut the bottom edge straight like your old shield and drill the other 2 holes after you get the ouside ones tight with just bolts to align/no trim yet. Then install the 2 newly drilled holes and remove your temp holding screws and install the trim and the other 3 screws..
Put the 2 inside screws in first, then the 3 holes last. They can be a little pita, however no big deal. I think I ran my drill thru the outside holes to align them.
Don't drill the new trim, the 2 screw heads will be under the trim and look better.
Also the 3 hole windshields will work too. I have several of them modified. Just cut the bottom edge straight like your old shield and drill the other 2 holes after you get the ouside ones tight with just bolts to align/no trim yet. Then install the 2 newly drilled holes and remove your temp holding screws and install the trim and the other 3 screws..
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