Windshield Middle dog bone broke!
Riding the Spyder tonight with my wife, going 60mph, over a high level bridge and the middle windshield dog bone broke. The windshield slammed down onto the dash. Did not know what happened for about 5 seconds as the sudden rush of wind pinned my head back and i could not move my head. Almost had an accident as the wind shifted as a transport truck went buy at the same time and my head snapped over to the opposite direction.
Being 6'4" the angle of the wind coming off the top lip of the windshield, now drove under the chin guard of my helmet forcing my head backwards.
This could have been potentially disasterous.
Will put in an incident report with my dealer.
Scarry stuff, just glad you were able to stay safe. Definitely report it to the NHTSA
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gazunni
Riding the Spyder tonight with my wife, going 60mph, over a high level bridge and the middle windshield dog bone broke. The windshield slammed down onto the dash. Did not know what happened for about 5 seconds as the sudden rush of wind pinned my head back and i could not move my head. Almost had an accident as the wind shifted as a transport truck went buy at the same time and my head snapped over to the opposite direction. Being 6'4" the angle of the wind coming off the top lip of the windshield, now drove under the chin guard of my helmet forcing my head backwards. This could have been potentially disasterous. Will put in an incident report with my dealer.
We've been working on Teds Red Sled for quite some time now, and I had the entire windshield mount off to get painted, and had to ryde the Spyder that way to the dealers for service, and that was the 1st time EVER that I tried to ryde the Spyder without a shield, and it was NO FUN. Got beat up the entire trip, so I can only imagine how shocked you must have been to encounter this all of a sudden and at speed on a busy highway. I'd definitely recommend also reporting it to the NHTSA as well as your dealer, cause like you experienced, it can cause all types of safety issues. Teddy & I are glad your ok & even tho we've had ours replaced, we still check the new one for any signs of a crack before we head out, just to be sure. Good luck & stay safe :pray:
Windshield collapse on RT
Just getting the info to the top again. Check your"dog bones" of the windshield for cracks!!!
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Middle brackent broken 2nd time on Spyder RT-S 2010 Model
I had a previous middle windshield bracket break see post no #13 this thread (Yes this in unlucky for me)
I post this on this another thread #8
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...dsheild+broken
Today the replacement bracket broke this time at the end of the bone leg where it connects to the main support windshield frame the earlier one broke at the motor end
My dealer changed it out last Jan 2012 under warranty - My Spyder RT SE5 is now out of warranty but I will see if Can-Am will step up to at least pay for the replacement part as I think it should not have broken within 14 months
I have checked the part nos and can't locate the middle bone leg
I can find the Rear Arms Part No
2010 Under Body & Accessories - Console No 29 Part no 705003991
Does anyone know the part No for the Middle support bracket and is there a different Part No for the later Spyder RT's 2011 or 2012 which My dealer may be able to order as this may have been a revised stronger part
I have posted pictures to show the 2 brackets - The 1st 2 are from 2011 and the last 2 from today 2013
you will see they have broken in different places
I may have to consider the vented windshield which may relieve the pressure on the brackets
WARNING FOR ALL RT OWNERS * You may want to check this on your machine
I still do not understand why no one has produce a dog bone in billet alloy or SS... Maybe it will move the breaking to another part or just show the weakness of the stock one? IMHO the windshield should be held by two more dog bones on the side to stop it to move laterally...
Spyder RTS 2010 Winshield loose video
Hi, riders
I have RTS 2010 (no warranty) and my windshield look very loose any suggestion ? Maybe i could break mine someday ? :shocked:
http://youtu.be/_dL_NEq5lTk