I agree, and I think the rubber provides some needed friction to the system.

 

It probably needs a little damping more than friction. I guess where most metal to metal parts are happily mated with each other on motorcycles, the Lexan is a little more vulnerable to cracking?

Personally, I need to replace them but want to move away from how easy it is to remove the fairing, especially if one is leaving the bike parked in public places.

I cannot *always* be on the move, hence those ShieldShackles look attractive.

I'm wonder of the design ... perhaps the MoCo designed them with the kind of owner who does not even own a spanner in mind?

I cannot really see the benefit in such an easily stolen item.

(I'm thinking of going to Sturgis with a truck and harvesting 100s of free windshields just to create sufficient moral outrage that "something has to be done about it!" ... as long as I am not shot first. With a good lawyer I might even be able to prove it was H-Ds fault for making so easy to do and sue them for my addiction.).

So what do those OEM "springs" do apart from get in the way, anyway?

 

If you ever stop and are hit with a strong gust of wind from behind, the spring retainers are supposed to prevent the shield from slipping forward at the top grommets (first step to removal). The "factory shape" of my retainers wouldn't keep the shield from slipping forward, I had to bend in a bit more angle to the part that went behind the grommet, then no more problem. I finally went with the Brukus retainers and while removing the shield is now more inconvenient, I don't worry about the shield being gone when I return to the bike. I know a dedicated thief can get it, but the casual "swap" is no longer an option and that is worth the inconvenience to me.

 

We will agree. Most who purchase our ShieldShackle are looking for security of their windshield - against theft or strong winds blowing them off (which has happened to customers). And also they like that the windshield is "sturdy / steady" on the bike. However, they are also riders who don't take the windshield off much.

It's difficult to secure a quick release system so it's not quickly released by a thief - and still keep it quickly released. So you trade a little time for the security / peace of mind factor.

 

Thanks for chipping in. I like your product.

What are your thoughts about making semi-permanent replacement grommets out of stainless steel?

I'm suggesting an interference fit. One could perhaps stick an o ring in them to add some damping.

I count myself amongst those who want/need to bolt the thing down. I don't just ride garage to garage, and do leave it outside on the road.

Thanks.

 

I just saw this and apologize if you were directing this at me? Were you asking my opinion? Don't want to butt in where I wasn't intended.

 

I have a motorcycle with a National Cycles "Swichblade" quick release windshield. It uses metal disks instead of rubber and it works beautifully. I don't know if the other dynamics of the system are different than on my Road King, though.