REVISED Windshield lay back

oldbiker · 03-28-2008, 09:49 AM

When BD and Idaho speak, LISTEN. I rechecked the clearance between the OEM windshield brackets and the tank. They didn't touch, but I only had .020 clearance, a matchbook cover. Not a comfortable margin. I made a new set of brackets with the bolt holes 9/16" on center instead of 3/4". Now I've got .100 clearance, but I ran into another problem. The OEM windshield bolt heads were too big. I had 4 bolts with smaller heads and they worked great. Thanks for all the input , saved me some scratched paint and maybe a dent. We should all go to work for Ma Kaw R&D.

blowndodge · 03-28-2008, 09:59 AM

Good deal oldbiker! Glad I got to you before you dented your tank. Only by the grace of God did I put a towel down, other wise I would have f*cked up my tank for sure! When you told me how close your windshield was to your handlebars I thought Oh ho...

oldbiker · 03-28-2008, 10:12 AM

Can't tell you how much I appreciate the tip. I'm just to damn old to weep openly.

blowndodge · 03-28-2008, 10:25 AM

The "wailing wall" would have been in use!! Hey can you send me a pic of the brackets you made? I trust your handywork!!!

oldbiker · 03-28-2008, 01:28 PM

It's just my opinion, but I can't bring myself to believe that QC at MaKaw is so good that all windshields are mounted exactly the same. Before I used my dimensions on the brackets I'd measure clearances to be sure you don't make the same mistakes I did. Thanks to BD and Idaho I went back to the drawing board and didn't damage my bike.

blowndodge · 03-28-2008, 02:22 PM

I'd just like to see how your's came out then i can drill my own. Curious what type of metal you used and how it's bolted in place. Thanks!

03-28-2008, 09:49 AM	#1
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	REVISED Windshield lay back When BD and Idaho speak, LISTEN. I rechecked the clearance between the OEM windshield brackets and the tank. They didn't touch, but I only had .020 clearance, a matchbook cover. Not a comfortable margin. I made a new set of brackets with the bolt holes 9/16" on center instead of 3/4". Now I've got .100 clearance, but I ran into another problem. The OEM windshield bolt heads were too big. I had 4 bolts with smaller heads and they worked great. Thanks for all the input , saved me some scratched paint and maybe a dent. We should all go to work for Ma Kaw R&D. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-28-2008, 09:59 AM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	REVISED Windshield lay back Good deal oldbiker! Glad I got to you before you dented your tank. Only by the grace of God did I put a towel down, other wise I would have fcked up my tank for sure! When you told me how close your windshield was to your handlebars I thought Oh ho... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World* "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-28-2008, 10:12 AM	#3
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	REVISED Windshield lay back Can't tell you how much I appreciate the tip. I'm just to damn old to weep openly.
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03-28-2008, 10:25 AM	#4
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	REVISED Windshield lay back The "wailing wall" would have been in use!! Hey can you send me a pic of the brackets you made? I trust your handywork!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-28-2008, 01:28 PM	#5
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	REVISED Windshield lay back It's just my opinion, but I can't bring myself to believe that QC at MaKaw is so good that all windshields are mounted exactly the same. Before I used my dimensions on the brackets I'd measure clearances to be sure you don't make the same mistakes I did. Thanks to BD and Idaho I went back to the drawing board and didn't damage my bike. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-28-2008, 02:22 PM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	REVISED Windshield lay back I'd just like to see how your's came out then i can drill my own. Curious what type of metal you used and how it's bolted in place. Thanks! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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