RTS 2010 to 2012 windshield

[va2djd]

For those of you they find the windshield to loose and noisy when you hit a bump,
there is the solution in 2013 BRP modify there windshield by removing the axe pin and the put new model of axe pin see picture. For that mod you need to order
1qty 705005974 axle assy
2qty 705005973 axle assy
3qty 250000565 screw-torx

 

[GadgetGuy442]

Great post, exactly what I've been looking for. How do you know this? Did you upgrade an older RTS?

I have a 2010, and would love to know how well this worked for you.

Thanks, Bill

 

[va2djd]

M'y spyder is a 2011 rts and i try a brand new 2013 and first or second bump I notice no noize from windshield I order the parts and wonderful it work find

 

[RAYYOU]

This took all of the rattle out of my 2010 windshield.

 

[ulflyer]

Good info. Another source of the rattle, and it only took me two years to figure this out, is a looseness in the chrome covers that are held on with one screw on top, rather than the pins. Remove the chrome and tuck something under the lower part and top part of the piece, then tighten the screw. I used some rubber foam stuff I had on hand. This completely eliminated the rattle in mine.

Gonna write down the part numbers for further consideration.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for this information! :thumbup: :clap:

 

[GadgetGuy442]

Ordered the new parts, made the swap, and you're right! No more rattle!!

Thanks for the tip!!

Bill

 

[Bob Denman]

Question: About how much do those parts cost for this upgrade?

 

[va2djd]

Question: About how much do those parts cost for this upgrade?

Around $45.00 + or - depend of your escompt and the price are a bit cheaper on your side and tax

 

[GadgetGuy442]

Ordered from Cheap Cycle Parts... Wasn't that cheap though!

Was worth every penny to me, anyway!


Item NameQuantityTotal Price
Retainer Pin 1 $6.40
Retainer Pin 2 $12.80
Hexalob Screw M4 X 103 $4.20
Subtotal:$23.40
Shipping:$10.99

TOTAL:$34.39

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[DR Buck]

I have a 2012 Limited and all of my pins look like the top one in you picture. I have no rattle.

 

[stevedfive]

Do you have to remove the windshield to trade them out?

 

[jthornton]

I have a 2012 Limited and all of my pins look like the top one in you picture. I have no rattle.

Ditto on my 2012 RT-S SE5, new style pins. They must have changed them in 2012... or before.

JT

 

[va2djd]

Do you have to remove the windshield to trade them out?

Yes

 

[stevedfive]

Thought so, and I did so. Now I have to wait for cooler weather to test out. Thanks for the assistance.

Update: Teddy said there is plastic sleeves at each end that need to be purchased. Did you guys buy those? I didn't see them on the parts list at the beginning of this threadd.

 

[va2djd]

Thought so, and I did so. Now I have to wait for cooler weather to test out. Thanks for the assistance.

Update: Teddy said there is plastic sleeves at each end that need to be purchased. Did you guys buy those? I didn't see them on the parts list at the beginning of this threadd.

No only the axle and screw

 

[stevedfive]

Wow! The six sleeves at $5.80 each, glad we don't need them. (705003267)

 

[Bob Denman]

Well; if it isn't cheap, at least it's effective! :thumbup:

 

[CyncySpyder]

Just throwing in our 2 cents worth

Update: Teddy said there is plastic sleeves at each end that need to be purchased. Did you guys buy those? I didn't see them on the parts list at the beginning of this threadd.

No only the axle and screw

Wow! The six sleeves at $5.80 each, glad we don't need them. (705003267)

The new hardware set-up from BRP for the wind-shield mounts do call for the plastic sleeves to be on each side of the mount, to prevent metal on metal wear, which makes sense

Expensive??? :yikes:At $5.80 each x6, knowing what I know now:lecturef_smilie: honeslty, I would've just used a plastic straw or similar and cut it to size :2thumbs:

So, are those specific sleeves NEEDED, I'd personally think not, but having something in there to prevent metal from rubbing against metal probably IS a Good Ideahyea:

As Teddy often reminds me, There's more than one way to skin a cat of course, this is just Teddy's Humble Opinion

 

[stevedfive]

Sorry about my stating needed. I misspoke. I went to the 2010 parts fiche and saw the sleeves there too, and have the same part number as the 2013. So since nothing fell out when I removed the pins, I will assume they are still in there.