oops, I did it again.....

[csmead]

No, not Brit...just Carol letting you know about a possible windshield issue (please dear God let someone else have the same problem)...other than the Can Am stock and touring shields suck (AKA they are brutally inefficient to be more politically correct).
Few weeks ago I was riding it pretty hard through tight turns and brisk winds. I posted that I stress cracked the stock shield at the attachment area (screw/nut/bolts/whatever). BRP is replacing it, as there is obviously no scratches or sign other damage (like a rock hit it). So I put my touring shield back on and took it up to Sequoia Nat'l Park yesterday. Came back home to find cracks starting in the same areas.
I know...I should not use the National Parks as a road course or test track.
I know...it is about the scenery, not the switchbacks, u-turns, etc.
I also know that the bike can lift up on two wheels (okay, now I know).
But!!! I can't find anywhere in the owner's manual that there is a limit to how much fun you can have before the windshield starts to crack. I am thinking that if no one else is having the same problem than: #1 you may not be having as much fun, #2 it is a flaw in the black plastic piece the shield attaches to. If that is the case, no use getting an aftermarket shield until I can narrow down the problem. Gosh I hate to call the dealership again.

 

[spyderrider44]

Whooo you are having some bad luck. Have been riding mine hard but no cracks. You might be looking in the right direction as far as a flaw in the cowling that the shield mounts to , thank goodness for warranty's. Good luck and keep us posted on the outcome. :spyder:

 

[NancysToy]

No, not Brit...just Carol letting you know about a possible windshield issue (please dear God let someone else have the same problem)...other than the Can Am stock and touring shields suck (AKA they are brutally inefficient to be more politically correct).
Few weeks ago I was riding it pretty hard through tight turns and brisk winds. I posted that I stress cracked the stock shield at the attachment area (screw/nut/bolts/whatever). BRP is replacing it, as there is obviously no scratches or sign other damage (like a rock hit it). So I put my touring shield back on and took it up to Sequoia Nat'l Park yesterday. Came back home to find cracks starting in the same areas.
I know...I should not use the National Parks as a road course or test track.
I know...it is about the scenery, not the switchbacks, u-turns, etc.
I also know that the bike can lift up on two wheels (okay, now I know).
But!!! I can't find anywhere in the owner's manual that there is a limit to how much fun you can have before the windshield starts to crack. I am thinking that if no one else is having the same problem than: #1 you may not be having as much fun, #2 it is a flaw in the black plastic piece the shield attaches to. If that is the case, no use getting an aftermarket shield until I can narrow down the problem. Gosh I hate to call the dealership again.

We aren't riding hard, or doing many twisties. Saturday my wife rode the Interstate to a car show, and when she got there the shield was cracked. One possibility is that they overtorqued the screws. Unlikely, since you also cracked the touring shield, which was installed later. Another likelihood is that they used a standard drill bit to drill the holes...dry. That often starts minute stress cracks, which eventually radiate outward. Most of the specialty windshield manufacturers either use a special bit or procedure, or specify that you do the same. Many acrylics suppliers warn of the same problems. Last possibility is rubber mounting...either the lack thereof, or too much. Either can cause failure. Can't say I am pleased. I'm sure you are not, either. I hope BRP is paying attention, and finds a cure. This shield is relatively thin, compared to my BMW stock and aftermarket shields. Wonder if that is a factor.
-Scotty

 

[csmead]

Thank you for your imput. I will certainly need a list of options/excuses/etc. to explain a 2nd shield cracking! :redfaced: