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Dec 28, 2005 | 03:12 AM

magnoliarunner

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windshield question

Newbie Question,

How hard is it to replace a windshield on an e-glide?
Is it a do it yourself project?

Also, any road glide owners staying with their stock seat?
If so, how is the fit and feel?
Good for the long ride?

thanks,
magnoliarunner

Dec 28, 2005 | 08:16 AM

sporty12

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RE: windshield question

Mine is just three screws to loosen and pull up on the screen. Hardest part is paying for another screen.

Russ

Dec 28, 2005 | 08:50 AM

brianseay

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RE: windshield question

Its about a five minute job. Take out three screws slide the old shield out and new one in. No problem.

Dec 28, 2005 | 02:01 PM

lil_gmac2

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RE: windshield question

Very easy I did it on my SG it took me only 10 minutes and I'm no wrench.

Dec 28, 2005 | 02:11 PM

dc1450

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RE: windshield question

YES....05' Road Glide with 16,000 miles on the stock seat and no complaints! It's one of the best seats that I've sat on.

DC.

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ORIGINAL: magnoliarunner

Newbie Question,

How hard is it to replace a windshield on an e-glide?
Is it a do it yourself project?

Also, any road glide owners staying with their stock seat?
If so, how is the fit and feel?
Good for the long ride?

thanks,
magnoliarunner

Dec 28, 2005 | 02:22 PM

mtgriz

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RE: windshield question

Mag-You'll just need a 27 TORX bit....typically 1/4" drive and if you also include a short extension it helps keep the action further away from the paint.

Dec 28, 2005 | 02:27 PM

magnoliarunner

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RE: windshield question

Thanks All,

Sounds simple enough.
Now I need to decide what heighth windshield to buy. Probably 9 1/2".
Is stock a smoke or clear?

I am considering a road glide seat also to get rid of the large passenger pillion.
I don't ride 2 up at all.

magnoliarunner

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Dec 28, 2005 | 03:32 PM

Boatman

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RE: windshield question

The only thing I can add is to cover up the fender and gas tank with clean towels. You won't believe what you can drop.

Dec 28, 2005 | 03:43 PM

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jeepster09

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RE: windshield question

One suggestion, lube the windshield screws lightly before re-installing and DO NOT overtighten. They strip easy [ the insert likes to twist in the plastic- so adding a little white lube to threads will keep screw from sticking in threads].

http://www.customflhtwindshields.net/index.html