Got caught in heavy rain with my CHAD

[jeuchler]

My GPS is mounted much the same, but I used a RAM-B-337U female 1/4-20 ball instead of one of the CHAD adjuster nuts. I did have to shorten the male adjuster a tiny bit with the grinder.
Mount and Mounted GPS
-Scotty

Niiiice!

So, Scotty, that's 4 adjustment mounts times 2 sides = 8 places (in addition to the handlebars) to mount stuff!

Where's that 12v microwave oven dltang was talking about? :joke:

 

[Roaddog2]

I want to find a way to put the CHAD mount on my RoadGlide

:crackpipe::ani29:

 

[Spydr in KS]

So I panic and tried to wipe the paint off. When I did that it just made a terrible mess. Now I have this sticky goo on the back of the shield and I'm freaking out.:helpsmilie::gaah:

I was a little worried about spray painting a $300 product and not getting a nice even line across the shield. Now after this story I know I'll pay the extra for the half black shield!

 

[Firefly]

Total bummer about your paint job gone bad ! If I had a dollar for every time I've done something and then within a few minutes wished I hadn't----- well---- I'd have at least $20

I was afraid to trim the corners on the CHAD - but will give it a shot this weekend. My CHAD jr. is working pretty well.

We're you able to buy just the CHAD shield or did you have to buy a whole new kit with the mounts?

 

[Roger]

Haven't drank a beer since 1980 but I love a good steak.

You got me beat by a few years also and i don't miss it. :clap::yes:

 

[Lamonster]

Total bummer about your paint job gone bad ! If I had a dollar for every time I've done something and then within a few minutes wished I hadn't----- well---- I'd have at least $20

I was afraid to trim the corners on the CHAD - but will give it a shot this weekend. My CHAD jr. is working pretty well.

We're you able to buy just the CHAD shield or did you have to buy a whole new kit with the mounts?

Don't know yet. Magic Man is calling them today.
My painter thinks he can save it so I'll find out tomorrow.ray:

 

[Firefly]

CHAD Jr.

Here's some pics of my CHAD jr.

 

[Lamonster]

:congrats:

 

[bjt]

Looks good firefly. Also, I hope that lamonster doesn't have any more issues like his "liquid windshield"...

 

[Spydr in KS]

Here's some pics of my CHAD jr.

Looks awesome, wish I could buy that combo. How's it ride?

 

[NancysToy]

Niiiice!

So, Scotty, that's 4 adjustment mounts times 2 sides = 8 places (in addition to the handlebars) to mount stuff!

Where's that 12v microwave oven dltang was talking about? :joke:

Only one RAM ball (on the CHAD) for me. I'm easily confused.
-Scotty

 

[Firefly]

Looks awesome, wish I could buy that combo. How's it ride?

It rides really good. The only real difference I notice between having the GIVI mounted this way instead of the CHAD is there is more wind on my arms and a bit more wind on my face when I ride with my helmet shield up. I would think this would be a similar feel to trimming the corners and sides of the CHAD down.

Can't say much about helmet noise right now as I've been riding with earplugs - when I tested the original CHAD and the CHAD jr. - so I don't hear much wind at all.

Overall I'm thrilled with the CHAD brackets, GIVI shield and CHAD shield. I think this bracket setup will allow for many other shields (and other things) to be mounted to it.

 

[Biker]

Every time I think I'm about ready to pick a windshield, someone comes up with a thread and changes my mind once again. <sigh> I'm so confused. I have yet to see the touring BRP windshield on a Spyder in real time. That may convince me either way. :chat:

 

[Spydr in KS]

My GPS is mounted much the same, but I used a RAM-B-337U female 1/4-20 ball instead of one of the CHAD adjuster nuts. I did have to shorten the male adjuster a tiny bit with the grinder.
Mount and Mounted GPS
-Scotty

Nice setup Scotty. I ordered the same mount for my CHAD today!

 

[NancysToy]

Nice setup Scotty. I ordered the same mount for my CHAD today!

You will probably have to shorten one male CHAD knob a bit, and maybe add an extra stainless washer so the ball won't bottom out. Beyond that it is a piece of cake, and still simple to adjust the windshield if need be.
-Scotty