Fatboy Lo HD Quick Detach Windshield PITA
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 135
Likes: 11
From: Lincoln, NE
Fatboy Lo HD Quick Detach Windshield PITA
Is there a secret trick to putting this Windshield on? I have a hell of a time with this thing. The windshield only sits about a couple millimeters above my headlight bucket and has subsequently scuffed the clear coat a bit as it's imossible to put it on without the shield inevitably touching the bucket at some point until it's secured. I've resorted to putting a microfiber cloth on the headlight bucket when taking the shield on and off. Beyond that, as mentioned, this thing does not just slide on. I have to push in the brackets on the windshield while trying to line it up on the fork slots then shove down as hard as I can. I rarely take it off anymore because of the trouble.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 17,625
Likes: 1,665
From: Blairsville GA
They can be tricky, the towel idea is a good one. I find that concentrating on getting the bottom slots lined up first by squeezing the shield together is the easiest way. Once the bottom is started, the top ones can be lined up individually if need be. A little spray of Windex helps on the really tough ones.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,072
Likes: 212
From: Alabama
It sounds like your lower brackets might be too tight. Loosen the screws holding them in.
You should be able to lower the shield over and behind into the lower brackets without ever touching the headlight then just snap into the top brackets.
You should be able to lower the shield over and behind into the lower brackets without ever touching the headlight then just snap into the top brackets.
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 135
Likes: 11
From: Lincoln, NE
They can be tricky, the towel idea is a good one. I find that concentrating on getting the bottom slots lined up first by squeezing the shield together is the easiest way. Once the bottom is started, the top ones can be lined up individually if need be. A little spray of Windex helps on the really tough ones.
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 135
Likes: 11
From: Lincoln, NE
I could try loosening them. I do find it odd that I have to pinch the windshield together to make it go on the lower bracket. I thought about putting some sort of spacer on the brackets like some washers or something simple as well.
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 135
Likes: 11
From: Lincoln, NE
I would have to agree with you at this point! The idea of snap on and snap off sounds great in theory. I never see anyone have trouble with their Road King shield figured this would work the same.
Trending Topics
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 44
Likes: 2
From: Canton, Oh
Which windshield are you using? I bought the HD King Size detachable for the fat boy lo and it fits perfect. Installing and uninstalling is a breeze.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 135
Likes: 11
From: Lincoln, NE
That's the same one I have
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,333
Likes: 77
From: Orlando, FL
It is how you are installing it... DaddyKnuck and TeaRunner are spot on...
Over the headlight, bottom mounts first, then push to engage on the top mounts.
Does not hurt to have a towel, old piece of leather, chamois, whatever, on the headlight while you get the hang of it...
Over the headlight, bottom mounts first, then push to engage on the top mounts.
Does not hurt to have a towel, old piece of leather, chamois, whatever, on the headlight while you get the hang of it...