View Poll Results: How often do you check your windshield mount?
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Windshield mount, what are you talking about, I NEVER check it.
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I only check it durring routine maintenance.
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Mine hasn't broke, but I still check it before every ryde.
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Mine broke, so I check the new one every time I go for a ryde.
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Originally Posted by Dragonrider
I have the tall windshield, & ride with it almost full up, on most rides. Additionally, I adjust the height based on weather, speed, & location - usually 5 or more times per ride, & am at 60+, 80% of the time.
No cracks on my 2010 RTS
Well, you are lucky. I would have thought that would aggravate the situation. I have my windshield cut down and my bracket cracked and was replaced. I notice it shakes side to side when on back roads (bumpy) I hope my new bracket is stronger?
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New pins
I had my 2011 in dealer for some warranty work and told them about the windshield rattle on bumpy roads etc. It has been like that from the start. I now have the 2012 pins installed and windshield does not move or rattle anymore.
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Mine broke on the way to SpyderFest and the Cowtown guys fixed it while I was there. Rattle was gone for a couple of days and then came back. I guess I will have to change to 2012 pins to get rid of it.
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now that its broken...
As you may know (other post) mine broke last week in the middle of our 3000 miles vacations ride, I repaired it with 2 zip ties and it hold still! I am wondering why no-one did a replacement part out of nylon or this green hard plastic as used in car suspensions?? It would filtrate vibrations and offer some lateral flex?? I honestly cannot see how this shaking parts (on 2011 and before) would not break again???
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Originally Posted by RAYYOU
Mine broke on the way to SpyderFest and the Cowtown guys fixed it while I was there. Rattle was gone for a couple of days and then came back. I guess I will have to change to 2012 pins to get rid of it.
My 2012 rattles a little on bumpy roads... only really noticeable at slow speeds.
Not sure what changes were made to the pins..
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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windshield rattle
Asked my dealer to order me 2012 replacement pin/bolts for my 2011 because of the shaking when on bumpy roads. I told him I would pay for them if BRP would not cover under warranty. Should be in next week.
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Noticed Saterday that the one that was installed at SpyderFest now has a small crack in it. Going to dealer later in the week to have them order another replacement.
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Break!
So far I haven't had this problem....but.....I don't have many bumpy roads to go down in my area. Hmmmm....now you guys are gonna make me find some bumpy roads to see if this will happen before the warranty runs out. Or, did they fix the problem on the 2011 RT limiteds? Wondering?
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Perhaps a thin layer of electric tape on the pins to 'thicken' them up a bit would help....
I noticed on my way to work that I certainly DO get rattle from the shield system when hitting bumps.... and we have more bumps than smooth roads.....
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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I'll ask again
I asked this question before, even subscribed to the thread, but not getting any replys that way... With all this damage and stress from bumpy roads and all. How many are running on the stiffer ELKA shocks with broken dogbones..
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Originally Posted by Schnauzer
I asked this question before, even subscribed to the thread, but not getting any replys that way... With all this damage and stress from bumpy roads and all. How many are running on the stiffer ELKA shocks with broken dogbones..
Schnauzer,
I am running Elkas and I would keep changing bones before I give up my Elkas.
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Originally Posted by RAYYOU
Schnauzer,
I am running Elkas and I would keep changing bones before I give up my Elkas.
I'm just curious if the rigid ride is part of the failure. I can see from looking at the product it is engineered with failure from material..."Pot-metal"..
But I do see the comments from the usage of ELKA's, Dogbones are a dime a dozen when it comes to comfort/stability
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are all dog bones the same size, if one is made from a pattern with aluminum from a 2012 RT would it fit all or are the year and models different?
Thanks for all input may try to make one for replacement
spyder2u
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I'm NOT a dealer nor a tech. so I can't say for sure, but I do think so ......
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2010 base RT with 29,000+ miles. I had never checked the windshield adjuster though I had cleaned in that area. Just checked it and no problem but I will check it periodically from now on.
Cotton
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RT-S PE#0060
mine broke about 2 weeks ago,off warranty but brp gave me good will on parts and I paid labour.Where mine broke was down at the motor and there was no way to see down there.Put a hose clamp on it to last till parts came in
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WARNING FOR ALL RT OWNERS * You may want to check this on your machine
3500 miles and mine appear to be in good shape
Sent by morse code from a hidden bunker
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OK, I have a 2012 RT limited and the dogbone looks just like your picture, except mine does not have the crack. Just guessing that the crack may be caused by binding of the casting on the stainless steel bolt that goes through the top? I can't tell from your photo, but I have what look like a black Teflon or plastic washer on each side of the dogbone that may help prevent it from binding against the window casting. This may be something that you might want to lube once in a while.
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I have a Spyder RT-S SE5 2010 Model
Any chance someone could list the Part numbers for the Pivot Pins and othe fittings needed from a 2012 Spyder RT
I want to replace my original fittings that hold the Windshield bracket to the 3 arms
I have looked on BRP Parts diagram but its not clear if its the inner sleeve and other items needed to get a new set
I can then pass this info on to my dealer for them to order them in
Thanks for any help
Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK
Last edited by eddieshep999; 09-13-2012 at 08:19 AM.
Reason: Added my 2010 model details
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I don't have them now, but will call my dealer later today & report back
Originally Posted by eddieshep999
Any chance someone could list the Part numbers for the Pivot Pins and othe fittings neeed from a 2012 Spyder RT
I want to replace my original fittings that hold the Windshield bracket to the 3 arms
I have looked on BRP Parts diagram but its not clear if its the inner sleeve and other items needed to get a new set
I can then pass this info on to my dealer for them to order them in
Thanks for any help
Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK
Give me a little time & I'll see what I can find out
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I have changed to 2012 pins and it took all of the rattle out of my windshield. Not sure about the numbers but I know the pins are called axles and you only need 3 screws not 6. The pins come with 1 screw.
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