Cracked Windshield
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Cracked Windshield
I noticed a crack in my windshield last night. \\; It is coming from underneath the strip of metal that goes in the front of the windshield. \\; I took the bolts out of it and it would come off. \\; I'm figuring know that there is double sided foam on that strip that I'm guessing has adhesive on it. \\; My question is if this in covered under the warranty. \\; I've had the bike for a little over a year so it is still under warranty. \\; Or would it just be covered if it was caused by the holed that was drilled in for the bolt. \\; Thanks guys.
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RE: Cracked Windshield
You didnt specify which bike or windshield ....
The most common cause of windshields cracking at the bolt holes is over tightening the screws.
Unless its a material defect, windshields are considered a wear item &\\; not covered under warranty.
However, if youre real nice about it, they might give you a take off from another bike.
Lexan is GE plastics trade name for their polycarbonate formula.
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Jim
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The most common cause of windshields cracking at the bolt holes is over tightening the screws.
Unless its a material defect, windshields are considered a wear item &\\; not covered under warranty.
However, if youre real nice about it, they might give you a take off from another bike.
Lexan is GE plastics trade name for their polycarbonate formula.
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Jim
www.FastAire.com
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From: Longview,TX
RE: Cracked Windshield
Nope,my dealer would not cover mine,said somebody probably over tighten it.If you have a windshield bag on it,take it off before you ask your dealer about it.My dealer did inform me that I could buy a replacement for my 07 road king for 150.00.
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RE: Cracked Windshield
ORIGINAL: phillaf65
I have a 07 Road King Classic. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; I guess that I will be buying a new windshield.
I have a 07 Road King Classic. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; I guess that I will be buying a new windshield.
http://www.clearviewshields.com/shop/product.php?id=22
If you can't wait, get a Memphis Shades, they are sold by many online retailers.
Both of these windshields are far better than the HD ones.
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RE: Cracked Windshield
Thanks Dogwood. \\; If the dealer won't replace it I will definitely get on of the clearview windshields. \\;
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RE: Cracked Windshield
When you take the windshield apart from the metal support strips use a heat gun to help dissemble and release the glue. That way you will not bend the metal support strips out of shape. Also use a Sharpie and mark each support piece so you know what goes where.
