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Several folks on here have had windshield arm breakage like yours.
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Was this corrected in the 2012 models?
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I don't think so.
My windshield arm broke and was replaced under warranty.
The part number was new. It had superceded the old part, but it appears to be the same design. I suspect that the new part number may have been a change of supplier, although that in itself may have improved teh unit.
In 2011 the windshied was reduced in size. I would have thought that it put less stress on the windshiled arm. Evidently not.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
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..."Color me Lucky".... A RT with an Evel Knievel paint?? Now we are talking!!! I will need 5 cows' skinS to get the suit but who cares?( maybe PETA?).
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So what happened to cause these breakages? You hit something in the road?
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
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Me thinks: a bad design on the windshield arm: just look how the entire thing is moving on bumpy roads! A dry weld on the fender stay?
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If these "breaks" occurred on what is considered a normally-bumpy road, then I would say you are one unlucky person to get the one Spyder with a bad-weld and a defective windshield mount (although windshield mounts have been an issue).
Truth be known... you had to be beating the heck out of that thing on roads not fit for a mule; while having your windshield up-full. Just a guess; but tell us the truth on just how bad you treated it. The thing isn't an ATV! LOL!
If you didn't... then you have a legit complaint.
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How many broke windshield arms are sitting on Elka shocks. I notice my shield flops around like a dishrag at times. Just waiting for it to flip up. I'm curious if it is due to stiffer ride. Still running the stock shock and notice everything has alot of movement.
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Seeing the windshield top moving right and left for 11000 miles, I was surprised it did not break before!! My shocks are stock on position 4 and I now have a larger sway bar which makes the ride firmer and faster in turns. The fender stay is still a mystery as I do not see any forces at work there?! Maybe the light/mudflaps are putting too much weight on the fenders?? Maybe the RT is only made for freeways not Californian bad back roads??
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Kudos to Speed & Sports in Livermore they changes the broken parts under warranty and I am now on my merry way!!!!
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Seeing where the windshield arm breaks I wonder if a preemptive repair is a good idea. I was thinking of fillilng the low points with JB weld and then laminating on 1/16" aluminum plate on each side. I can make the plate look cast by using a dremal tool but a smooth finish can be polished to a chrome like finish.
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