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Apr 5, 2008 | 07:30 AM

russl179

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Windshield, Three Fairing Bag Question

I have the stock HD windshield and I bought the three bag unit that attaches to the top of the fairing. The problem I am having is that the back of the bags is scraping against the back of the windshield and really destroying the finish. I tried placing soft felt pieces (like you place underneath table lamps) to stop this destruction. It did not do any good. I was thinking about using the soft side of velcro to stop this. Before I do this, has anyone found an effective way to save the windshield?

Apr 5, 2008 | 08:03 AM

crash1292

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RE: Windshield, Three Fairing Bag Question

dont worry about it ...it will *** up the sheild...just the way it goes

Apr 5, 2008 | 08:11 AM

monkish

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RE: Windshield, Three Fairing Bag Question

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I have the stock HD windshield and I bought the three bag unit that attaches to the top of the fairing. The problem I am having is that the back of the bags is scraping against the back of the windshield and really destroying the finish. I tried placing soft felt pieces (like you place underneath table lamps) to stop this destruction. It did not do any good. I was thinking about using the soft side of velcro to stop this. Before I do this, has anyone found an effective way to save the windshield?

I used some weather stripping from Lowes. It was a small double hump type. I secured it to the windshield after I marked where the pouches would make contact. I also used it as a gasket to secure the gap that the bag clips made as I wanted no rattle at all. Works great and it blends in nice since it is black. You can see it but only if you look close. If you are interested I will post a close up picture.

Apr 5, 2008 | 08:15 AM

StreetGlide2006

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RE: Windshield, Three Fairing Bag Question

I use a strip of Velcro between the bag and windshield to eliminate the vibration of the bags at low speeds. Works great. My windshield is black so it hides the strips well.

Ride Safe,

Mike

Apr 5, 2008 | 08:20 AM

russl179

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I used some weater stripping from Lowes. It was a small double hump type. I secured it to the windshield after I marked where the pouches would make contact. I also used it as a gasket to secure the gap that the bag clips made as I wanted no rattle at all. Works great and it blends in nice since it is black. You can see it but if you look close. If you are interested I will post a close up picture.

Hi. Pics would be great! Thanks!

Apr 5, 2008 | 08:27 AM

monkish

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RE: Windshield, Three Fairing Bag Question

pm sent to you.

Apr 5, 2008 | 08:56 AM

monkish

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RE: Windshield, Three Fairing Bag Question

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