I installed a new windshield but it doesn't want to adjust. Any recommendations on lubrication or such?
Windshield adjustment
- Thread starter Mark Palmer
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You've got dirty balls!!!!!!!! Actually, the ball bearings in the windshield guide channel plus the channel itself accumulate grundge (technical term) over time and cause the mechanism to get stiff and bind. Take some Super Clean, Purple Power or Simple Green and squirt liberally into the guide channels and let it sit for a few minutes. Then rinse out the guide channels with a garden hose with a jet nozzle. If you have a compressor, then blow the moisture out of the channel, let dry and then spray silicone lube liberally in the channels and voila! you are good to go. Don't be tempted to use a harsh solvent like brake clean in lieu of the Super Clean, etc. as the solvent doesn't play well with the innards of the channel mechanism.
Mike
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First thing tomorrow.
Thanks again, Mike
Thanks again, Mike
I have encountered issues with some aftermarket windshields when installed on the NT700, specifically with their mounting holes. These holes often require elongation to achieve the full adjustment travel range during installation.
This issue arises from the manufacturing process. The windshield material is cut in a flat pattern, then heated and formed over a mold using vacuum forming. This process distorts the initially round holes, causing slight misalignments in their spacing. As a result, mounting holes no longer align properly, and lateral forces are applied to the sliders during installation. These forces prevent smooth operation, even when lubrication is applied.
To resolve this, the distorted holes must be elongated to restore proper alignment and allow the sliders to function as intended.
This issue arises from the manufacturing process. The windshield material is cut in a flat pattern, then heated and formed over a mold using vacuum forming. This process distorts the initially round holes, causing slight misalignments in their spacing. As a result, mounting holes no longer align properly, and lateral forces are applied to the sliders during installation. These forces prevent smooth operation, even when lubrication is applied.
To resolve this, the distorted holes must be elongated to restore proper alignment and allow the sliders to function as intended.
I'm going to second Bruce's reply. It could be a case of binding due to the hole alignment. I would look to (slightly) enlarge the holes horizontally, in order to give the windshield additional adjustment ability and allow it to move better within the track.
check my thread on cleaning and Re-lubing the windscreen channels, it may help ...
[How To] - Cleaning and Re-lubing the windscreen channels | How To's
The NT is getting some well deserved TLC. As part of it, since my windscreen was getting a lil difficult to go up and down, I decided to clean and re-lube the channels. Process: Remove the rubber > remove the plastic plate > remove windscreen > remove the rubber covers. Used de-greaser and...
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Thanks all for the advice. I ordered and received an OEM windshield from Motosports.com and it fits perfectly. I don't much go in for aftermarket products due to the serious work put in by Honda on general ergonomics on the machines. Besides, I like the look of the ride as it was designed. I did follow the advice on getting the windshield to adjust, used Simple Green and silicone lube to get it moving. It works just fine now.
I'm waiting on a rear tire. Once the weather breaks I will have the bike plated and ready to go. I think I'm going to be pleased with it. I don't think I'm in any hurry to sell the ST1300, however. I have developed a great affection for that one., owned it since 2013. I hope I have a few knee drags left in me.
I'm waiting on a rear tire. Once the weather breaks I will have the bike plated and ready to go. I think I'm going to be pleased with it. I don't think I'm in any hurry to sell the ST1300, however. I have developed a great affection for that one., owned it since 2013. I hope I have a few knee drags left in me.
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Keep them both I did for four years. Then I sold them both (2003 ST, 2010 NT) for my 2014 FJR 10 years ago. Still got the FJR All three bikes bought new.
Thankfully Mark, Chuck hasn't subjected you to looking at his garage pics.......... yet! If by chance he posts 'em, for God's sake don't let the missus look at 'em..... you will never hear the last of it...... a fate worse than death IMHO...
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Yearling Deauville owner!
It will depend on the quality of the source. I got mine with a V-Stream, as well as the stock windshield. Both mount equally well.