How do I lower the inner windshield?

**scion0** · 07-27-2008, 11:01 AM

Raise the big windshield but can't seem to figure out how to lower the inner windshield?

Any ideas?

VulcanE · 07-27-2008, 11:08 AM

You have to loosen,all those screws that mount your windshield to the bike (not the ones that you use to adjust it up and down). Then adjust your inner shield, then retighten the bolts. When I still had my factory shield, I just removed the inner shield, 'cause you can't clean between the paynes.

cactusjack · 07-27-2008, 11:56 AM

You might have to remove the entire windshield, lay it down on a padded, flat surface and loosen all the bolts surrounding the lower windshield, you may even have to remove the side brackets. The reason is because there is a rubber gasket between the steel brackets and the lower windshield, and the acrylic windshield tends to stick to the rubber gaskets and you can't slide it without difficulty. It's good to disassemble it now and then and clean between the 2 windshields and the gaskets, etc. Make sure you note which bolts go where, (there are 2 different lengths). Learn from my mistakes.

papat · 07-27-2008, 02:09 PM

Also the bolts give trouble of seizing up when trying to loosen them there are other post about them

**scion0** · 07-27-2008, 02:34 PM

Thanks for the help. I noticed that one side of the windshield will not tighten up at all.

**Cajunrider** · 07-29-2008, 08:10 PM

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmot...-2007/o/m10072

When you open the link above, scroll down on the schematics and click on "Cowling". That gives you a drawing of the windscreen components and part numbers/prices. It is the 4 bolts shown that have to be loosened to slide the sub shield down. It is best remove the windscreen from the bike and rinse between the two well before attempting to slide the small screen up or down. There will be dirt/sand trapped between them that will scratch both. Experience talking....
PS-Bike Bandit has been good to deal with on my end.

**scion0** · 07-29-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajunrider

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/kawasaki-motorcycle-vulcan-1600-nomad-vn1600d7fa-us-2007/o/ m10072

When you open the link above, scroll down on the schematics and click on "Cowling". That gives you a drawing of the windscreen components and part numbers/prices. It is the 4 bolts shown that have to be loosened to slide the sub shield down. It is best remove the windscreen from the bike and rinse between the two well before attempting to slide the small screen up or down. There will be dirt/sand trapped between them that will scratch both. Experience talking....
PS-Bike Bandit has been good to deal with on my end.

Thanks! Great info!

07-27-2008, 11:01 AM	#1
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07-27-2008, 11:08 AM	#2
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	How do I lower the inner windshield? You have to loosen,all those screws that mount your windshield to the bike (not the ones that you use to adjust it up and down). Then adjust your inner shield, then retighten the bolts. When I still had my factory shield, I just removed the inner shield, 'cause you can't clean between the paynes. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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07-27-2008, 11:56 AM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	How do I lower the inner windshield? You might have to remove the entire windshield, lay it down on a padded, flat surface and loosen all the bolts surrounding the lower windshield, you may even have to remove the side brackets. The reason is because there is a rubber gasket between the steel brackets and the lower windshield, and the acrylic windshield tends to stick to the rubber gaskets and you can't slide it without difficulty. It's good to disassemble it now and then and clean between the 2 windshields and the gaskets, etc. Make sure you note which bolts go where, (there are 2 different lengths). Learn from my mistakes. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-27-2008, 02:09 PM	#4
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07-27-2008, 02:34 PM	#5
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	How do I lower the inner windshield? Thanks for the help. I noticed that one side of the windshield will not tighten up at all. __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-29-2008, 08:10 PM	#6
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	How do I lower the inner windshield? http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmot...-2007/o/m10072 When you open the link above, scroll down on the schematics and click on "Cowling". That gives you a drawing of the windscreen components and part numbers/prices. It is the 4 bolts shown that have to be loosened to slide the sub shield down. It is best remove the windscreen from the bike and rinse between the two well before attempting to slide the small screen up or down. There will be dirt/sand trapped between them that will scratch both. Experience talking.... PS-Bike Bandit has been good to deal with on my end. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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