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Replacement windshield arms...

flybike

New member
One of my RT windshield arms broke last summer on my way home from the Outer Banks, made for a long drive home leaning into the side that was still raised a little...:blush. So after pricing the factory replacement set at over $200.00 I decided I wasn't going to pay that kind of money only to have them break again sooner or later. The material they are made out of, ( cast aluminum ), isn't made for the kind of stress that an aftermarket windshield will place on them.

My solution was to make an exact copy out of stainless steel and put the OEM German Teflon bushings on them, sprayed them flat black, and bingo, they will now officially outlive the bike...and probably me as well ;).

I got out the lazer cutter last weekend and made up 5 more pair, 3 for local members and an extra 2 pair for anyone else who might need them...just let me know.

Jim
 
One of my RT windshield arms broke last summer on my way home from the Outer Banks, made for a long drive home leaning into the side that was still raised a little...:blush. So after pricing the factory replacement set at over $200.00 I decided I wasn't going to pay that kind of money only to have them break again sooner or later. The material they are made out of, ( cast aluminum ), isn't made for the kind of stress that an aftermarket windshield will place on them.

My solution was to make an exact copy out of stainless steel and put the OEM German Teflon bushings on them, sprayed them flat black, and bingo, they will now officially outlive the bike...and probably me as well ;).

I got out the lazer cutter last weekend and made up 5 more pair, 3 for local members and an extra 2 pair for anyone else who might need them...just let me know.

Jim

You have skills I envy! :thumb
 
Thanks...but in the interests of 'full disclosure', it also helps to have a neighbour who is a millwright, and a shop full of some very expensive 'gear' :). Whatever skills I posses are due to his mentoring and equipment...

Everyone should be so lucky to have a machinist for a friend :thumb

Jim
 
One of my RT windshield arms broke last summer on my way home from the Outer Banks, made for a long drive home leaning into the side that was still raised a little...:blush. So after pricing the factory replacement set at over $200.00 I decided I wasn't going to pay that kind of money only to have them break again sooner or later. The material they are made out of, ( cast aluminum ), isn't made for the kind of stress that an aftermarket windshield will place on them.

My solution was to make an exact copy out of stainless steel and put the OEM German Teflon bushings on them, sprayed them flat black, and bingo, they will now officially outlive the bike...and probably me as well ;).

I got out the lazer cutter last weekend and made up 5 more pair, 3 for local members and an extra 2 pair for anyone else who might need them...just let me know.

Jim

Were you aware that aftermarket arms are already available?

Upper arms
Lower arms
 
No, I haven't been shopping for replacement arms myself, for obvious reasons...so didn't know, but not surprised. Glad to see Beemer owners have a chance to choose a replacement for the crap OEM arms, according to their taste, ( stainless vs aluminum...black vs shinny...new bushings vs used...$70.00 including shipping vs not sure of the shipping...hand made vs production...).

Thanks for the information, choices are good!

Jim
 
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