RSTD Windshield, Luggage Rack Quick Release Theft Determent

The quick release feature for the windshield and luggage rack are nice, but offer no theft protection. I've been thinking of doing this since I bought the bike in '06 but just now got around to it. The SS "Pin-in-hex" screws require a special tamper resistant allen wrench. Of course this does not make them theft proof, but will hopefully slow down the opportunist thief. The screws lock the quick-release lever from moving. Drilling the luggage rack was easy as it is just mild steel. The windshield being stainless was a little tougher.

I suppose you could do just one side, but I did both.

I couldn't find the screws I wanted from Ace so sourced them from McMaster-Carr. If anyone else would like to do this, PM me with your address and I will put a few in the mail for you (I guess they will go through the mail ok). You will need to supply your own allen wrench.

What a great idea & great pics, good detail of the mods, thanks for posting.

I have wondered how prevalent theft of those things is, & anything we can do to stop these low lives is a good idea.