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WARNING FOR ALL RT OWNERS * You may want to check this on your machine

How often do you check your windshield mount?

  • Windshield mount, what are you talking about, I NEVER check it.

    Votes: 130 37.8%

  • I only check it durring routine maintenance.

    Votes: 115 33.4%

  • Mine hasn't broke, but I still check it before every ryde.

    Votes: 76 22.1%

  • Mine broke, so I check the new one every time I go for a ryde.

    Votes: 23 6.7%
  • Total voters
    344
windshield shake

I have a 2011 RTs. Spoke to my dealer about the windshield shaking when it was in the full up position. The shaking would start when we hit a bump and the only way to stop it was to lower it down. I could then raise it again with no problem. We looked at a 2012 RT on his show floor and that had bolts instead of pins and clips. It took awhile for BRP to send him the correct replacement items. I was down south for the winter and he shipped them to me. It was a simple replacement. Since then I have not had any windshield shake. While replacing the pins with the bolts I checked for any cracking in the lever arm and nothing was evident. I will continue to watch JIC.
 
Thanks for the info; but it's not the issue right at this time...
The center link that raises and lowers the windshield; rattling or not, seems to have a nasty tendancy to fail...
And replacing it is rather costly! :shocked:
 
Bob Denman said:
Thanks for the info; but it's not the issue right at this time...
The center link that raises and lowers the windshield; rattling or not, seems to have a nasty tendancy to fail...
And replacing it is rather costly! :shocked:
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$480 just for the assembly...

JT
 
CyncySpyder said:
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The windshield of the RTs are held by three points. Two points are pivot points & the third, which is in the center of the shield, is the dog-boned shaped metal adjustment mechanism that actually goes up & down with the press of your button on the RECC. Its that metal, dog-boned shaped mechanism that is failing, usually with a noticable crack half way thru, before it actually gives, and cracks all the way through. Just keep an eye on yours. If it breaks, a hose-clamp can offer a temporary fix. But ryding with it broke, isn't advisable as the shield is laying on top of your dash, & with any wind turbulance, you'll end up needing a new shield.
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Mine broke right after i got on the highway. The windshield folded back on the dash. I was able to get turned around and limp back to the house. Checked with the dealer and BRP covered it under warranty. They sent the whole assembly that has the motor and all three arms on it. I was scheduled to leave on an out of town ride the next day so I took the arm off and went to a weld shop and they were able to weld the arm for me for $40. It worked fine for the trip and then I changed the whole part when I got back. Kept the old for a spare though.

James
 
My delaer is taking up the case with BRP...
We have several possible routes to run here...
A goodwill gesture? (Im such an S.O.B.; that one's done! ;))
Perhaps a manufacturing defect... They're going to want to see the two hunks of metal that I've got here then...
I'll keep you posted as to what I hear.
Please keep your fingers crossed!
Oh! The Dang part is now $573!!
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Modified middel bracket wtih Zip ties to give extra strength

Having posted I have now had my Windshield Middle bracket and Motor replaced for a 2nd time
I decided to add some Zip ties to give some extra strength to the Middle bracket and I have also fitted the new lighter 23" OEM Vented Windshield, In the hope this will avoid any further issues with a broken Middle bracket

Should someone come up with a stronger bracket I would go for it

This is what I did :-

Stripped down the front end to allow access to the Windshield Motor unit

Added some 3mm thick Foam Rubber where the Miiddle bracket rests on the housing, to act as a dampener to reduce any vibration whilst the Windshield is in the down position

Used a Large Zip tie 500mm x 9mm to go around the complete Middle bracket - End cut off after the zip tie was pulled tight
2 Smaller Zip ties used at each end of the Middle bracket to ensure the Large zip tie could not slide off the Middle bracket
These smaller zip ties were turned around so they did not catch the Windshield Motor unit cover plate

Tests carried out to ensure the Windshield still had full movement and did not catch anywhere
No problems so I fitted the new 23" Vented Windshield, further test carried out and again the Windshield still has full range of movement and the operation is smooth as per standard


Once I was happy I used a carbon fibre wrap as supplied by Inspector Gadget for Windshields
This hide any view of the Zip ties from the outside

(Note - Windshied removed to do the wrap to avoid any strain on the Windshield when fitting it)


I have posted some pictures in the Album Gallery to show the above - See


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=2914
 
CyncySpyder said:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=2912
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Have to agree with you ref ***NOT SUGGESTED***

Was temped to open up mine (The broken one that is) but not that brave

I would not be sure how to ensure the shaft is put back in the right place to ensure the arm would stop at both its upper and lower setting - Maybe it has to be set up in BUDS Which we would not have access to
I suppose if you marked the shaft and the shaft housing it may be ok but its not something I could be sure of
Perhaps others looking at your photos could give advice


Just another question
Someone posted they had managed to get it welded but as mine is broke at the Windshield end would a weld affect the bushings inside

Dave - Thanks for posting the Photos of the insides anyway it gives us more knowledge
 
I'll definitely ask when I head up to the dealership next week...
And Kudos to Aaron at Klinger Powersports for going to bat for me with this issue! :2thumbs: :bowdown::bowdown:
The bike would have been parked; were it not for his efforts! ;)
 
Pics of the plastic/nylon sleeves we were discussing

Doug I said:
Can this be welded
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This is a Cast Aluminum part and when I asked my buddy, he said cast aluminum can not be welded:lecturef_smilie:I don't know this personally, as I deal with Laser Welders and steel here at work, so I don't know personally but would be inclined to take my buddies word for it;)

As for the sleeves that we were discussing before, here are pics of them along with the new center bolt that comes with the screw type adjuster on one side, then you have to order the other side seperately. Just thought I'd post the pics and share the knowledge. Again, are these sleeves NEEDED .... doubtful, especially at around $5/pair :shocked: but they are part of the new & improved windshield bracket hardware assembly :lecturef_smilie: and it would make sense that you wouldn't want metal to be constantly rubbing against metal with each and every adjustment of your shield :rolleyes:






 
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