Replacement Road King windshield grommets
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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?
#13
Cannot see why if they were an interference fit and bolted into place.
Almost the whole of the rest of the vehicle is metal to metal bolted together.
As it is, I find I tend to loosen and then bolt into place the windshield when using it ... and what those damned spring clips are meant to be doing except for getting in the way, I have not a clue in hell. I may remove them.
Almost the whole of the rest of the vehicle is metal to metal bolted together.
As it is, I find I tend to loosen and then bolt into place the windshield when using it ... and what those damned spring clips are meant to be doing except for getting in the way, I have not a clue in hell. I may remove them.
#14
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.
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.
#15
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.
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.
#16
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.
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.
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