Harley Davidson Forums

General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Rainbow effect

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 14, 2013 | 07:27 AM
Share
  #1  
phinfan1972's Avatar
phinfan1972
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Dixon, Il.
Default Rainbow effect
I just put a new(to me) windshield on my Wide Glide and when I am driving into the sun I get rainbow colors around the edges. Never having one before I don't know if this is normal or what. Is there something I can apply to it to get rid of the rainbow?
 
Old Sep 14, 2013 | 07:40 AM
Share
  #2  
pjciii's Avatar
pjciii
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 182
Likes: 3
From: Lawrenceville Ga
Default
i have found that this can happen with a new windshield and polorized sunglasses. try switching to non polorized and see if the effect goes away.
patrick

i only have this happen with wiley x glasses that are polorized
 
Old Sep 14, 2013 | 07:50 AM
Share
  #3  
phinfan1972's Avatar
phinfan1972
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Dixon, Il.
Default
Wow, so my shades are doing this?
 
Old Sep 14, 2013 | 07:55 AM
Share
  #4  
rob0225's Avatar
rob0225
Road Master
10 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,240
Likes: 82
From: Columbus, GA
Default
Originally Posted by phinfan1972
Wow, so my shades are doing this?
I agree...I would suspect polarized sunglasses are the cause.
 
Old Sep 14, 2013 | 07:56 AM
Share
  #5  
TracerBullet's Avatar
TracerBullet
Seasoned HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,858
Likes: 5,420
From: My own little slice of heaven
Default
Originally Posted by phinfan1972
Wow, so my shades are doing this?
YEP they are
 
Old Sep 14, 2013 | 07:57 AM
Share
  #6  
ChickinOnaChain's Avatar
ChickinOnaChain
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 322,622
Likes: 3,077
From: .....
Default
Getting rid of polarized sunglasses? I had to do that with my clip-ons when I got my tinted face shield and it sucks. But I like my tinted shield more.
 
Old Sep 14, 2013 | 08:02 AM
Share
  #7  
phinfan1972's Avatar
phinfan1972
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Dixon, Il.
Default
Well hell.....Thanks guys!!
 

Trending Topics

Old Sep 14, 2013 | 08:11 AM
Share
  #8  
EP50's Avatar
EP50
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,352
Likes: 6
Default
Ditch the windshield
 
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Sep 14, 2013 | 08:29 AM
Share
  #9  
phinfan1972's Avatar
phinfan1972
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Dixon, Il.
Default
Originally Posted by EP50
Ditch the windshield
I haven't ever had one. And to be honest, after 20 miles with it I don't think I will ever be without one now. It's not anything to do with the wind, It's solely about the bugs.
I started considering getting one after getting pelted with those little orange lady bugs and the green Japanese beetles.
Around here they are THICK! The Japanese beetles will leave welts on your face.
 
Old Sep 14, 2013 | 12:38 PM
Share
  #10  
jimjlips's Avatar
jimjlips
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 197
Likes: 23
From: Edmonds Wa
Default
It's either the sunglasses or that bong hit.
Jim
 



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:20 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE