Cracks in Windshield around bolt holes - replace? OEM or A/mkt?
On my 2013 ST, I have noticed cracks on my windshield coming out around one of the bolts that hold it one. So Should I just order a new one from Can Am? or is there a better aftermarket wind shield available that would be a direct bolt on.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 03-20-2023 at 01:13 PM.
Reason: Expanded title to briefly ask the question/s... ;-)
2013 Spyder ST-SE5
US Army 1971-1973
Army Guard 1990
Air Guard 1991-2010
On my 2013 ST, I have noticed cracks on my windshield coming out around one of the bolts that hold it one. So Should I just order a new one from Can Am? or is there a better aftermarket wind shield available that would be a direct bolt on.
If those cracks arn't objectional, you just drill very small holes at the end of them ( 1/32 or 1/16 th ) ..... this should prevent them from expanding / lengthen ...... I would also loosen the bolts, because this is what caused it ..... good luck .... Mike
I'm not at all sure that any windscreen off an RS will actually fit on an ST like RangerRick's?? IIRC, the RS's have fixed & integrated windscreens attached directly to the dash cowl, while the ST's have a raised & optionally adjustable windscreen that's mounted on brackets raised above the dash cowl?? Anyone confirm for sure?
That said, I'm sure it'd help Ranger, if you could post a pic or two of the cracks you're concerned about. A few small hairline cracks shouldn't be a problem to ignore; a couple of medium sized cracks may be readily fixable with Super Glue or similar; but even just one large or major crack probably means the screen either needs major re-vamping or it's a throw-away.... And if it's the latter, I'd be going after market over OEM any day - 7Jurock or F4 can probably do replacements, but whether they'd come with suitable brackets is another question to ask?!
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 03-20-2023 at 06:57 PM.
I'm not at all sure that any windscreen off an RS will actually fit on an ST like RangerRick's?? IIRC, the RS's have fixed & integrated windscreens attached directly to the dash cowl, while the ST's have a raised & optionally adjustable windscreen that's mounted on brackets raised above the dash cowl?? Anyone confirm for sure?
That said, I'm sure it'd help Ranger, if you could post a pic or two of the cracks you're concerned about. A few small hairline cracks shouldn't be a problem to ignore; a couple of medium sized cracks may be readily fixable with Super Glue or similar; but even just one large or major crack probably means the screen either needs major re-vamping or it's a throw-away.... And if it's the latter, I'd be going after market over OEM any day - 7Jurock or F4 can probably do replacements, but whether they'd come with suitable brackets is another question to ask?!
Thanks for this info, Yes mine is mounted on adjustable brackets, Will post some pictures
2013 Spyder ST-SE5
US Army 1971-1973
Army Guard 1990
Air Guard 1991-2010
Well there's multiple cracks around two of the holes, all 4 are cracked. I would have thought there would have been a rubber piece between the windshield and the metal brackets the windshield bolts two. I'd say at some point 2 of the holes will break out completely. Windshield say's made in USA, but by whom?
2013 Spyder ST-SE5
US Army 1971-1973
Army Guard 1990
Air Guard 1991-2010