smaller shield on the RT 2011

[chris56]

BRP asked me about my experiences with the smaller windshield on my RT ..
as I’m not so tall (less than 6Ft) it works perfect specially in the really hot days here in italy - did also the flaps under the mirrors away..
now I use the up/down switch more often to bring the noise (and air-pressure) away from the helmet
driving in the night or rain I prefer not to look through “plastic” (goldwing-like)
and my wife still doesn’t understand why all this “modern” bikes have the backseat higher than the driver position – so she loose a lot of the protection .. but its OK
less vibrations on the shield – higher end-speed – less fuel .. would do it once again
thanks Lamont for the idea..
chris (austria)

 

[InspectorGadget]

Trim job

I cut my windshield down to the 2011 specs and trimmed the side shields by 1". Me and my RIO still have plenty of wind protection with the windshield up, and I think I am getting better fuel mileage at highway speeds. Maybe 1 more MPG, up to 28 now. I still have a hard time keeping my wrist out of it at stop lights though, so that doesn't help the old MPGs any.
C-YA RL

 

[canam9]

BRP asked me about my experiences with the smaller windshield on my RT ..
as I’m not so tall (less than 6Ft) it works perfect specially in the really hot days here in italy - did also the flaps under the mirrors away..
now I use the up/down switch more often to bring the noise (and air-pressure) away from the helmet
driving in the night or rain I prefer not to look through “plastic” (goldwing-like)
and my wife still doesn’t understand why all this “modern” bikes have the backseat higher than the driver position – so she loose a lot of the protection .. but its OK
less vibrations on the shield – higher end-speed – less fuel .. would do it once again
thanks Lamont for the idea..
chris (austria)

Chris, did you get a 2011 OEM shield for BRP to fit your 2010 RT, or did you cut yours? Did you go for an aftermarket shield? opcorn: :ani29:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: What parts would a 2010 RT owner need to either cut up or buy to bring things up to 2011 specs in this regard?

 

[canam9]

:agree: What parts would a 2010 RT owner need to either cut up or buy to bring things up to 2011 specs in this regard?

The windshield and the flaps under the mirrors. :ani29:

 

[chris56]

first i cut only 2 inch on the top - than on the sides - nearest to the plastic-holders and a little under the holder ... maybe could be a little lower for me ..( cost 2 x 20 dollars)

 

[clueless]

first i cut only 2 inch on the top - than on the sides - nearest to the plastic-holders and a little under the holder ... maybe could be a little lower for me ..( cost 2 x 20 dollars)

to remove shield I assume just raise to top height and remove the two screws on the back? is the bottom somehow just slotted in to hold it?

 

[dave01]

to remove shield I assume just raise to top height and remove the two screws on the back? is the bottom somehow just slotted in to hold it?

Raise windshield, remove the back screws. Carefully pull out on the top of the front covers. They are either chrome or black. The top of cover pulls out a little to get it to clear a cutout in the windscreen and then they slide up. There will be 2 screws on each side under the covers. Remove them and off comes the screen.

 

[InspectorGadget]

I cut mine right on the machine.
Worked great and no worries about scratching it, how to hold it, or where to set it down.
Just used plenty of painters masking tape, marked it with a pencil, and cut it with a new blade in my sabre saw.
Used a hand held belt sander to smooth out the edged a little, and finished it off with a utility knife razor blade.
C-YA RL

 

[clueless]

Raise windshield, remove the back screws. Carefully pull out on the top of the front covers. They are either chrome or black. The top of cover pulls out a little to get it to clear a cutout in the windscreen and then they slide up. There will be 2 screws on each side under the covers. Remove them and off comes the screen.

thanks :2thumbs:

 

[chris56]

to remove shield I assume just raise to top height and remove the two screws on the back? is the bottom somehow just slotted in to hold it?

think its faster if you remove it complete with the holder ..
chris

 

[Tonga]

Windsheild

Thanks guys for the info. I have been thinking about cutting mine down and now am convinced that 2 inches should work great. Powered up all the way for rain or cold but down on normal days. Thanks