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Apr 12, 2011 | 01:37 PM

dboyenga

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From: Ottertail, MN

Windshield crack

Was doing some maintenance over the weekend and must have overtightened one of the screws on the stock chrome windshield trim. Noticed about a 1/2" crack coming from one of them last night. Was thinking of drilling a small hole at the end of the crack to stop it. Has anyone done anything like this before or is there a better idea?

Apr 12, 2011 | 01:40 PM

krwould

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From: On a hill among the hills, PA

Happened to my 04'... drilled a 1/16 hole at the end and put a dab of silicone in it.... has not moved since!

Apr 12, 2011 | 01:49 PM

nhbiker1961

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Originally Posted by dboyenga

I did the same thing last year and it formed a circular micro cracks around the bolt but is not spreading yet. On the bright side you can buy replacement shield for around $130. You might take it to a glass place to see if they have an easy fix.