Windshield Installation Question
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Road Captain
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Windshield Installation Question
Just bought the King-Size H-D Detachables Windshield Part # 57688-10 from another member on this forum. Looking at the installation instructions step 3 says to apply the protective clear tape.
Step 3 - Peel protective cover from adhesive side of clear tape. Center tape over front panel trim piece, attach tape to trim piece, wrap tape edges around trim piece and attach to back of trim piece. Leave the protective tape on the trim pieces after kit installation.
Is this needed? Is it to prevent scratches on the paint? Wondering if I should buy some clear protective tape so I can wrap the trim pieces as mentioned in step 3. For the guys that have installed this windshield did you apply the tape?
Thanks all!
Step 3 - Peel protective cover from adhesive side of clear tape. Center tape over front panel trim piece, attach tape to trim piece, wrap tape edges around trim piece and attach to back of trim piece. Leave the protective tape on the trim pieces after kit installation.
Is this needed? Is it to prevent scratches on the paint? Wondering if I should buy some clear protective tape so I can wrap the trim pieces as mentioned in step 3. For the guys that have installed this windshield did you apply the tape?
Thanks all!
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I think this tape is more to protect the windshield surface than the painted brackets.
There is a little bit of adjustment room where the mounts connect to the windshield.
If you don't have anything on the brackets to protect the shield the brackets might scratch it.
Also a pointer; leave all the mounting screws loose until you install the shield.
Then once installed tighten down what screws that you can access, then take the shield off and tighten down the rest.
There is a little bit of adjustment room where the mounts connect to the windshield.
If you don't have anything on the brackets to protect the shield the brackets might scratch it.
Also a pointer; leave all the mounting screws loose until you install the shield.
Then once installed tighten down what screws that you can access, then take the shield off and tighten down the rest.
Last edited by Bluraven; Jan 17, 2017 at 07:04 AM.
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Road Captain
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I think this tape is more to protect the windshield surface than the painted brackets.
There is a little bit of adjustment room where the mounts connect to the windshield.
If you don't have anything on the brackets to protect the shield the brackets might scratch it.
Also a pointer; leave all the mounting screws loose until you install the shield.
Then once installed tighten down what screws that you can access, then take the shield off and tighten down the rest.
There is a little bit of adjustment room where the mounts connect to the windshield.
If you don't have anything on the brackets to protect the shield the brackets might scratch it.
Also a pointer; leave all the mounting screws loose until you install the shield.
Then once installed tighten down what screws that you can access, then take the shield off and tighten down the rest.
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When I installed the windshield on the SlimS, I used the protective film.
It's very easy to miss the bushings and hit the side when installing the windshield. The film does protect, especially non chrome surfaces.
It's very easy to miss the bushings and hit the side when installing the windshield. The film does protect, especially non chrome surfaces.
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Road Captain
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I get it now. Thanks!
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Just not ready for a windshield yet. I have been looking at them and am afraid they will change the ride to much. Rode a few Street Glides before pulling the trigger on the Fat Boy S. No regrets so far. Have wanted one since Arnold stole one in 91 and drove it off the overpass in T2.
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Road Captain
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Just not ready for a windshield yet. I have been looking at them and am afraid they will change the ride to much. Rode a few Street Glides before pulling the trigger on the Fat Boy S. No regrets so far. Have wanted one since Arnold stole one in 91 and drove it off the overpass in T2.
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Cruiser
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The same film came with my swing arm saddle bag which I did apply. Not sure if HD sells replacement film by itself or not? It is nothing more than a heavy duty tape cut specifically into the shape of the install location.
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