Windshield

[RetiredJake]

How long are the extensions ?

This set is 1" on center for the holes. I'm going to make another set that is 0.8". Any shorter and things start to hit each other. I looked at using a flathead screw, but then the screw head sticks up past the plate unless you make the plate thicker, and it all starts to add up.

 

[stefdustin]

I wouldn't leave home without one. I took it off at Myrtle Beach and had a ball. On the highway tho never without it.

 

[Jimmy_k]

I added extention brackets to my QD windshield on the Dyna this morning. I looked at what others had done and came up with this for an easy proof-of-concept test. It only requires 2 sets of these items.

The acorn nut captures the extension on the side of the existing bolt and belville washers that hold the windshield. The new buttonhead bolt attaches the extention to the fork QD bracket, the bend keeps everything aligned. Make sure you do not lose the original cup washer, that is what sets the tension on the belville washers and actually holds the windshield in place.

Easy to do, took about an hour to make after I decided how to approach. I moved the bottom out about 3/4 of an inch. The windshield angle is now slightly greater than the forks. By moving the lower bracket up or down and angling the extention, it can be set to almost any angle.

Then went for a ride and could not believe the difference. I used to feel like my helmet was going to be ripped off my head around 65 to 70. I could hardly feel it at all at 70 on my test ride. So, the proof-of-concept works great.

I have a design that replaces the cup washer next to the belville washers. Make the same extention as I made, do not bend it, and make an 0.080" deep counter bore around one of the holes in the extention. It would not be any more functional, but would be a lot cleaner installation. Just have to go to a machine shop to have it made since I do not know of any way I could make the counter bore in metal.

Man, you would think some after market outfit would be making and selling these. I'm in no way capable of coming up with my own extensions like that. I'm impressed that you can though!

Jimmy

 

[NEWHD74FAN]

Retired Jake, Al (Eleft36) and DocSlede have all shown up what is likely the reason why some HD riders are happy with the QR HD Windscreen setup as is, while others experience severe wind/helmet turbulence.

Good deal to be sure, kinda wish they were made "Off the Shelf" already...but innovation starts with an idea...and with a mind of its' own.

 

[hoop]

I just got my windshield today its a detached able one how keep it from being stoalen when your away from it do they some kind of lock

 

[bwalsh22]

I thought the same thing after I got it, but did not find any solution. Thankfully I have not had any problems in the 2 years.

You could always carry it around with you when you get to wher eyou want to go

 

[RetiredJake]

Never had a problem and have never heard of one being stolen, but I guess it could happen. No way to lock them that I know of.

 

[gator508]

I just got my windshield today its a detached able one how keep it from being stoalen when your away from it do they some kind of lock

Tie your Doberman to your bike, no problems..ha!

On a serious note though, you may want to relo turn signals if you haven't already, the glare at night was terrible on mine.

 

[orourcs]

What windshield cleaner do you guys care with you on road trips?

 

[lowrider1963]

I have a detachable on my FXDC and like the way it performs. No issues with buffeting or noise. Had one on my last HD, and definitely helps on highway with loose debris (especially on roads that have been ground down for repaving).