Utlra Windshield Installation
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Utlra Windshield Installation
I took my Windshield off last night to give it a good cleaning (have the 3 pouch windshield bag) for the 1st time in 3 months and over 3k. After I got it off and clean, I couldn't find my 1/4" in/lb torque wrench. Went to Sears and a couple of other places today to no avail. Seems to me it would be real easy to over tighten the three screws: started to tighten, not much past finger tight, and noticed the outer fairing start to flex. Is this normal? Looks like ordering a new wrench will take about 7 days unless I get time and can find another one, and I don't want to overtighten nor lose the screws... Any thoughts on this? I am used to my RK Custom so the fairing maintenance is new to me and maybe I am just being over protective. Thanks.
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RE: Utlra Windshield Installation
Make sure the windshield slots are fitting over the recess that the screws screw into on the inner fairing. May have to just move the windshield around a bit. I probably should have used a torque wrench, but haven't the numerous times i've had the fairing off and have had no problems. I just snug the screws up and re-check them frequently. Just be careful and insure the fairing is fitting up against the inner fairing and windshield.
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RE: Utlra Windshield Installation
I switch between the tall and short windshields on my '05 Ultra all the time. Have never used a torque wrench. I just snug them up pretty good, and keep an eye on them.The fairing will distort a little. It freaked me out the first time also. I have never had a problem, after two years and 30,000 miles.
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