My basically new LRS windshield cracked today!

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Aug 12, 2012 | 03:09 AM

#11

jjnoble

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"I should've stayed with the polycarbonate shield as it is a tougher polymer than acrylic."

Aug 12, 2012 | 06:41 AM

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131tman

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Originally Posted by oasis03

Cracked my windshield by using Locktite & overtightening.

Aug 12, 2012 | 06:43 AM

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Road Ranger

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Originally Posted by Neckball

So did you contact the manufacturer before posting in an open forum?

It's 9:30 at night on a Saturday...What do you think? Besides, what does contacting them have to do with anything? I haven't bashed them just stating my opinion regarding acrylic vs polycarb and last time I knew this is an OPEN FORUM which gives me the right to pretty much post anything I want.

Aug 12, 2012 | 07:24 AM

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fwb35

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Im my opinion the only windshield that should be on a bike is polycarb, acrylic crack if you tighten them to much, what would happen if something out on the road at speed hit one? No way I am putting one on my bike.

Aug 12, 2012 | 08:05 AM

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dbell66253

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Originally Posted by jjnoble

"I should've stayed with the polycarbonate shield as it is a tougher polymer than acrylic."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDXwcgSYjws

That video is rather convincing, if it doesn't change your mind, I don't know what will.

Aug 12, 2012 | 08:12 AM

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Iceman24

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CALL LRS....forum vendor + great service!

Quit throwing them "under the bus" without at least trying to resolve.

Aug 12, 2012 | 08:35 AM

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White Ice

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Originally Posted by 2004Sierra

No more acrylic shields for me.

I have had two acrylic shield in the past. They both cracked.

The last one was a LRS Road King shield. It cracked after about two weeks. I parked the bike one evening with no crack and came out the next morning and it was cracked from one of the bolt holes.

In their defense I never contacted LRS. I had just learned my lesson and told myself I would never buy another acrylic shield.

I replaced it with a Klock Works Billboard Flare polycarbonite shield. The KW Billboard Flare is a terrific shield by the way.

When I purchased my Reckless fairing I installed a 7" Fastaire Aero polycarbonite shield. The Fastaire Aero is also a great shield.

Same for me - no more acrylic shields. My 1 yr old LRS cracked & pieces broke off at both outer bolt holes. I will not contact LRS, I will just buy a polycarb shield and call it a learning experience.

This is not dissing LRS. They were quick & easy to deal with for the original purchase, and the shield was low cost...BUT...you get what you pay for.

Aug 12, 2012 | 08:57 AM

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RBWIDE

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Originally Posted by Iceman24

CALL LRS....forum vendor + great service!

Quit throwing them "under the bus" without at least trying to resolve.

So being a 'forum vendor' exempts their products from criticism, and or scrutiny? From what I've read here NOBODY was 'dissing' LRS. Also, from what I've read previously on this forum, they do have great customer service. However, as the video posted clearly demonstrates, people
should be made aware of the significant differences between polycarbonate and acrylic windshields, especially in terms of the latters propensity for shattering and cracking, which relates directly to the amount of protection one should expect. If that equates to 'throwing them under the bus', then so be it.