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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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Hello All; I would like to return a QD windshield that I recently bought.Is the dealer going to give me sh*t about it?When I say recently I mean yesterday.
 
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 01:23 PM
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....has it been installed? generally as a rule if its been installed and or opened your SOL with my local dealer. hell they bitch if you havetn even left the store yet and want to return it
 
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 01:40 PM
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....has it been installed? generally as a rule if its been installed and or opened your SOL with my local dealer. hell they bitch if you havetn even left the store yet and want to return it
Ya, I put it on looked it over and just don't like the way it looks.
i have a bad feeling it's going on craigslist...
 
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 02:10 PM
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Instead of posting it on here, pick up your phone and call your dealer. That way there is no dispute as to whether they will take it back or not.
 
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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I'd think if it's still in the box, unopened, you still have the receipt and it was yesterday, I'd THINK they'd take it back. But I'm not them.

Do what Paulie said and avoid the speculation.
 
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 03:05 PM
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Gotta talk to the dealer. They may trade you for another, but getting a refund without a restocking charge at least is asking a bit.

At San Diego Harley they often let me trial fit items in the parking lot before purchasing. They also have a bunch of demo windshields you can borrow to try them out on the road to see which one gives you the look and protection you want before opening up a new one from it's protective cover.
 
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 04:14 PM
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What Uncle Paul said. I recently had to change out my windshield because my fairing sat higher than I was used to, thus I needed a shorter windshield (it was dark so I couldn't see through it very well). The local HD dealer had a bunch of demo units they let me borrow until I found the one I wanted.
 
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
I'd think if it's still in the box, unopened, you still have the receipt and it was yesterday, I'd THINK they'd take it back. But I'm not them.

Do what Paulie said and avoid the speculation.

What he said but if you have already mounted everything to the shield like the quick detach hardware then no they won't because no one else would want to buy a returned shield unless offered at a big discount.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 06:10 PM
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What he said but if you have already mounted everything to the shield like the quick detach hardware then no they won't because no one else would want to buy a returned shield unless offered at a big discount.
Yup, your right, Called the dealer they said if the box has been open, you got NO SHOT! Oh well, another dust collector.
 
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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If you bring your own tube of KY jelly and talk real nice to them, they would be more inclined to take it back.
 



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