History of windshield breakage

[HAZARD]

I have a buddy who has gone through multiple winshields and chrome mole which helps attach it.Has anyone experienced this also and is there a cure?

[Marcarl]

Mostly they break because either the bolts were screwed too tight or the wrong bolts were used. Either way, if the windshield is too tight, things will crack and break.

[tomephil]

On my 2nd gen, I'm on my 2nd clear-viewshield.

1st was my fault. Second has 2 cracks from stones. I have drilled out and the cracks are not in my line of sight so I am going with it.

And FYI, don't use lock-tight anywhere near your plastic or shield. Been there, done that.

[Cowboy]

It is possible that the bracket / fairing frame is bent on your friends bike. I have a 2004 with 130,00o mile and never had a problem with the windshield or the chrome trim. I also have the windshield and fairing off the bike at least twice a year for cleaning all electrical connectors. Might be over kill but I can say that the radio has not had a problem.

Seems like the end screw have that flimsy attachment tab. If it is broken then that could also hurt the windshield.

Good Luck

[djh3]

I didn't like the small washers on mine. So I went to hardware store and got some fender washers to help displace the force.

[mm482]

This may help

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?20293-Repairing-Your-Broken-Fairing-Windshield-Tabs

 

Earl