Windshield

[iwrench2]

Windsheld 2005 LT

I also have a 2005 LT
Windshield is just like the voice system (both are junk)
I purchased a Cee Baily windshield. No more rainbows when I wear my poliroid sun glasses. Only one yellow double in the corner's.
Why can't BMW buy a better windscreen? $22,000 and you see double.
I must say what a great ride this bike is.

 

[101897]

windshield Cleaning

I have to disagree with Lorzspam on his statement of never use Paper towels.
I have a 02 LT and I had nothing but fog problems like most tried everything, went to dealer they put on new windshield so I got some BON-AMI spray cleaner and bought one of those pads at the dollar store that is a spong with a material on the one side looks like the same as the ones at the gas stations you use on your car pad is about 5x5 square. and some PAPER TOWELS quilted. I spray the windshield soak the pad in water then clean off oll the bugs ( yes at times of the year this is a problem ) then take two or three paper towels and wipe off then take a soft cloth and wipe off any water marks the ones at the dollar store come in yellow and blue very soft. Windshield is so clear you hardly know it is on the bike till a grasshopper splats all over it. then you are glad it is there. I use NOVUS plastic cleaner bought at the dealer #2 for any scraches also works ver well.
Have a good ride
John

 

[CustomSarge]

1 a'penny, 2 a....

I've been making my (& others) windshields 5+ yrs anyway. So for my tuppance...
1> polycarbonate never acrylic, & nylon attachment bolts (act as mechanical fuses)
2> I "pull/warp" the rigidity into the shield, if it starts folding in at the top at X speed: pull more curve or redesign the shape.
3> while many plastic manufacturers have great products for polish/scratch removal, the aircraft pilots I know swear by Pledge (yes, the furniture polish).
4> depending on your sense of adventure; in polycarbonate, most all but Deep scratches can be reflowed by CAREFUL use of a 500 odd watt heat gun. Key here is: clean, polish, clean the wax/polish off with isopropanol & then reflow the surface.
Note: I keep at least 2 full sheets of Lexan-MR or equivalent on hand to handle the odd new / redesign requirement. As last seen on my K11LTX, that windshield didn't work well (ergo the extension [gag]). Now, at interseason, I'll cut & warp a form factor more similar to the one on the R90S.....