Road Glide Glare Issues
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Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Raleigh, NC
Road Glide Glare Issues
So I took a new RGS out for a test ride today. Everything was fine until I turned around and was heading back to the dealer, at that point the sun completely washed out the Nav, I couldn't see ****. I tried to adjust the brightness but it was already up as far as it would go. What did I miss? Is there another setting somewhere that I didn't find? I mean I couldn't see it at all.
Is there some kind of film, like tint, that can be applied that cuts the glare? Or is this just something you learn to live with on a RG?
Is there some kind of film, like tint, that can be applied that cuts the glare? Or is this just something you learn to live with on a RG?
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 228
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Some people have made homemade screen visors, and I believe there is a manufactured visor out there. Some screen films exist but I've never heard a great review of them.
As Sam2010 iindicated, high contrast mode works quite well. Some people leave it in this mode all the time.
Ultimately, I fall into the "got used to it" crowd. Getting the sun at the wrong angle doesn't happen to me too often and even when it does, the road usually makes a turn and suddenly the screen is clear again.
The Road Glide is an otherwise awesome bike. I figure that if they made it perfect, everyone would want one.
As Sam2010 iindicated, high contrast mode works quite well. Some people leave it in this mode all the time.
Ultimately, I fall into the "got used to it" crowd. Getting the sun at the wrong angle doesn't happen to me too often and even when it does, the road usually makes a turn and suddenly the screen is clear again.
The Road Glide is an otherwise awesome bike. I figure that if they made it perfect, everyone would want one.
It only happens when the sun is at a certain angle which in over 2 yrs of having my RGS has only happened a couple of times. It's no big deal. Besides that why would you be spending so much time staring at the damn screen, watch the road big guy? Some people have to bitch about something.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Lake County, CA
It only happens when the sun is at a certain angle which in over 2 yrs of having my RGS has only happened a couple of times. It's no big deal. Besides that why would you be spending so much time staring at the damn screen, watch the road big guy? Some people have to bitch about something.
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From: Denver CO
I have owned my RGS for a year now, and as said, this has only happened maybe once or twice, for a very short time.
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Road Master
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Central Ohio
I feel that if the screen was angled down a tad, we wouldn't have any issues.
But yes, you get use to it. There's been 4 or 5 times the sun is at the perfect angle and it will literally blind you. I just have to hold my hand over the screen.
But yes, you get use to it. There's been 4 or 5 times the sun is at the perfect angle and it will literally blind you. I just have to hold my hand over the screen.
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From: Chicagoland
It's happened to me a bunch. So here's my work around;
1) eyes up until I need to know something "navigational."
2) look down at the screen. (If the glare is there, continue to 3.)
3) raise my LEFT hand over the screen and create a "shadow" over the area I need to see, said info will then be visible.
4) ride on.
Works like a charm.
You're welcome.
this member does not assume responsibility for anyone using this method. Letting go of the handlebars of a moving motorcycle can result in great injury or death. Users of this method assume all liability and leave this member blameless and free of fault. One size fits most. Your mileage may vary. Subject to applicable fees and taxes where necessary. Brown chicken brown cow.
1) eyes up until I need to know something "navigational."
2) look down at the screen. (If the glare is there, continue to 3.)
3) raise my LEFT hand over the screen and create a "shadow" over the area I need to see, said info will then be visible.
4) ride on.
Works like a charm.
You're welcome.
this member does not assume responsibility for anyone using this method. Letting go of the handlebars of a moving motorcycle can result in great injury or death. Users of this method assume all liability and leave this member blameless and free of fault. One size fits most. Your mileage may vary. Subject to applicable fees and taxes where necessary. Brown chicken brown cow.
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From: SE Michigan
It's happened to me a bunch. So here's my work around;
1) eyes up until I need to know something "navigational."
2) look down at the screen. (If the glare is there, continue to 3.)
3) raise my LEFT hand over the screen and create a "shadow" over the area I need to see, said info will then be visible.
4) ride on.
Works like a charm.
You're welcome.
1) eyes up until I need to know something "navigational."
2) look down at the screen. (If the glare is there, continue to 3.)
3) raise my LEFT hand over the screen and create a "shadow" over the area I need to see, said info will then be visible.
4) ride on.
Works like a charm.
You're welcome.
Works like a charm
You're welcome.