Results 1 to 10 of 10
  1. #1
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2017
    Location
    Queensbury, NY
    Posts
    530
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default Is it illegal to ride with a Windshield Crack in NY..... ??

    I just discovered a crack in my F3's 2 year old F4 windshield. It was installed at 2019 Americade by F4 themselves. The crack is coming from a bolt, so I'm guessing that the bolt was torqued too tight. So, I have a few questions:

    1. Is it illegal to ride a motorcycle or Spyder with a crack in the windshield in NY State? (I know that it's illegal for a car...)
    2. Does anyone know what F4's warranty is on this? And/or where I can get it replaced, if necessary? (I'm all thumbs regarding things mechanical, so would need to have a shop do this.)

    Thanks,
    Bert
    Bert


  2. #2
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    4,645
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    Get with F4 and they are really good to deal with.

  3. #3
    Active Member LongIsland's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2018
    Location
    Long Island
    Posts
    357
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    I looked at the NY DMV website and found this about cars/trucks: "No crack of 11 inches long or longer is allowed if any part of the crack is within the area cleared by the windshield wiper".
    Since you are in Queensbury, I would give a call to Progressive and ask them the question. If it would pass inspection then it's legal to ride. Otherwise you can remove the windshield until you get a replacement from F4 or another provider.

  4. #4
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Location
    Upstate NY
    Posts
    754
    Spyder Garage
    2

    Default

    go to spyderquest in 2 weeks and see if they will replace it. I assume they will be there again this year.
    2021 Sea to Sky RT , Highland green

  5. #5
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2017
    Location
    Queensbury, NY
    Posts
    530
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Joel The Biker View Post
    go to spyderquest in 2 weeks and see if they will replace it. I assume they will be there again this year.
    Good thought, but they're not listed as a vendor at Spyderquest 2021. Not at Americade either....
    Bert


  6. #6
    Active Member
    Join Date
    May 2021
    Location
    Long Island, NY
    Posts
    111
    Spyder Garage
    1

    Default

    Windshields are not a required piece of equipment on any motorcycle (3 wheel or 2), so it is not an issue.

    I checked with my DMV as I am a certified NYS driving instructor for cars and bikes.

    Bikes of any configuration (in NY) only have a few pieces of required equipment. A left side mirror, brake/tail light, headlight, turn signals and a horn. That's it.
    2020 600 ACE , Black/Red

  7. #7
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2017
    Location
    Queensbury, NY
    Posts
    530
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Spygoat View Post
    Windshields are not a required piece of equipment on any motorcycle (3 wheel or 2), so it is not an issue.

    I checked with my DMV as I am a certified NYS driving instructor for cars and bikes.

    Bikes of any configuration (in NY) only have a few pieces of required equipment. A left side mirror, brake/tail light, headlight, turn signals and a horn. That's it.
    Good info to know - Thanks!

    FWIW - I e-mailed F4 today about the windshield crack. Waiting to hear back from them.....
    Bert


  8. #8
    Very Active Member BLUEKNIGHT911's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Central VERMONT
    Posts
    20,268
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Spygoat View Post
    Windshields are not a required piece of equipment on any motorcycle (3 wheel or 2), so it is not an issue.

    I checked with my DMV as I am a certified NYS driving instructor for cars and bikes.

    Bikes of any configuration (in NY) only have a few pieces of required equipment. A left side mirror, brake/tail light, headlight, turn signals and a horn. That's it.
    This may be the case in N.Y. , however in Vermont it wouldn't pass inspection because the Windshield is / was OEM equipment when the bike was built. ...... Mike

  9. #9
    Active Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2020
    Location
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Posts
    425
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    If you don’t want the crack to go any further take a small drillbit and put a hole right at the end of the crack. That’ll stop it from going any further. Old aircraft mechanic’s trick.

  10. #10
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2017
    Location
    Queensbury, NY
    Posts
    530
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    Just an update - F4 came thru with a very fair arrangement for a replacement windshield. Gotta give credit where credit is due!
    Bert


Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •