Spring latch on Road King windshields - useless.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Prairie Village, KS
Like some others said, the latches never contacted anything on mine, either. I removed them and ran a zip tie through one of the holes on the bracket where the latch was attached. Ran the zip tie around the bracket bolted to the fork. Not worried about theft, but just have more insurance against freak wind gusts. Never had the windshield shift at all without the zip tie, including riding one day in gale force cross winds. Just feel better with the zip tie added.
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From: Kansas City, Missouri
I run a zip tie around the clip and the rubber bolt thing on each side. I cut excess zip tie off making sure the lock portion is towards bottom. Requires wire cutters to cut and remove zip ties before i remove shield on my road king if cleaning or servicing..Since the zip tie's are black they are not easily visible against the black rubber things...a bit more secure and cheap.
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From: topaz,idaho
Take wind screen off, take a pair of pliers and bend the 90 that goes over the grommet more like a 70, it can take it. That way it actually curves under the grommet. It becomes a positive latch and still quick detach.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Fresno, Ca.
Here's some latches I made for mine a long time ago. Similar to the Brukus kit. Cut them out of a thin shelf bracket. This was prototype. Made a couple of more nicer and of course had them chromed.
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Jeff Also made up an installation video for the ShieldShackle! He did a great job!
And - wanted to let you know that we are taking pre-orders on the ShieldShackle for Heritage Softails, which should be in stock by the 15th. We've had a lot of requests for this so glad this is finally available.
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Ok this post is useless without picture. Can someone please snap a shot of how this OEM spring latch should PROPERLY be positioned after installation is completed?
Should this spring line up with center of the grommet and bottom tip be positioned behing grommet? Is this correct?
if anyone can help with picture it would be great help.
Should this spring line up with center of the grommet and bottom tip be positioned behing grommet? Is this correct?
if anyone can help with picture it would be great help.
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Albany
Yup...
Mine too. I didn't take it on and off more than a few times though. I wonder if the rubber grommets are the culprits, maybe getting worn over time.
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From: Nowhere
put some lubricant on grommets it slide easily after that. I put dab of nivea cream sometimes