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L3194FF · 02-03-2006, 08:44 AM

I received a factory windshield for a 98 Suzuki Intruder 1500 just the other day. With excitement I went to the task of installing the windshield. During the process of installing the 2 brackets to the fork I noticed the top left bolt stopped rotating about half way in. I said to myself only me. I figured I had cross threated the bolt. Well it seems I did because I was unable to remove the bolt. I was able to finish the rest of the installation just to see how the windshield would look and it looked great.

Well the next day after trying everything I could think of trying to get the bolt out, I called up a friend for some ideas. Well, sad to say he ended up cutting the bolt head off and eventually removing the bolt. During this process I decided to remove the other bracket and ran into the same problem with the top right bolt. It acted like it was cross threaded but the bolt screwed in fine. It seems the bolts are threaded wrong and my friend and I was unable to remove the second bolt. So next week I am going to make the dreadful journey to the dealer and hope they are able to fix this problem and install the windshield for me.

Here is the question, has anyone else ran into a similar problem?

Clintoysterwood · 02-03-2006, 10:31 PM

I had good luck with my C50 factory aftermarket windshield. Adjusted and removed the shield several times. Only problem is that it is an inch or two too short. First bike with a windshield and did not know how the judge what the turbulance is like at 70 on the top of the helmet. Hopefully you can retap and clean the threads and use new bolts.

buellwinkle · 02-03-2006, 10:37 PM

My C50 windshield has the Boulevard logo that's on crooked. Shows the sloppy workmanships that makes some people pay 3 times as much for a Harley but I'm cheap so I'll take my poorly build metric cruiser and accept it for what it is.

The windshield is not too short, you have to be able to see over it or you will not be able to ride in the rain. If you don't want the wind blowing up your helmet get windshield lowers, then the buffeting will go away.

Danr · 02-04-2006, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by buellwinkle

My C50 windshield has the Boulevard logo that's on crooked. Shows the sloppy workmanships that makes some people pay 3 times as much for a Harley but I'm cheap so I'll take my poorly build metric cruiser and accept it for what it is.

The windshield is not too short, you have to be able to see over it or you will not be able to ride in the rain. If you don't want the wind blowing up your helmet get windshield lowers, then the buffeting will go away.

I believe the OEM windshield is made by National Cycle, So don't entirely blame Suzuki. Maybe they should be more careful about parting out items with there name on it. I accept my C50 as a well built and designed cruiser. The nearest thing Harley offers price wise is the 883 Sportster, have you ever tried one ?

Clintoysterwood · 02-04-2006, 12:35 PM

Thanks for the note about the lowers. I saw another thread about it and will look into it. Moved from a sportster with no windshield after 30 + years. Just got tired of the daily tinkering required for the older Harley. Just want to ride.

buellwinkle · 02-05-2006, 03:15 PM

Owned a 883 Sporty, well put together, windshield didn't have crooked logos. From a windshield point of view the Sporty was very nice, better wind protection than the C50 windshield, no need for lowers. The bikes ergonomics and vibration are bad but we are talking about windshields and for that, the Harley windshield sets the gold standard.

Danr · 02-05-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buellwinkle

Owned a 883 Sporty, well put together, windshield didn't have crooked logos. From a windshield point of view the Sporty was very nice, better wind protection than the C50 windshield, no need for lowers. The bikes ergonomics and vibration are bad but we are talking about windshields and for that, the Harley windshield sets the gold standard.

Point Taken freind

Chappy206 · 02-06-2006, 12:46 AM

I have a 06 C50T, which of course comes with the stock OEM windshield. I like the looks of the OEM windshield, to include the Boulevard Badge on the front of it.

I have not had any problems and have taken the shield off several times. I have the shield positioned in it's lowest level and have not experienced any buffeting, all 5'6" of me. My only wish is that the design was more quick-release friendly. You can take the shield off in about 5 minutes, but you need an allen wrench to do it. A true quick-release shield would be preferable.

02-03-2006, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
L3194FF Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 1998 Suzuki Intruder 1500 LC, 2006 Honda ST1300 Location: Virginia Posts: 20	Factory windshield problem I received a factory windshield for a 98 Suzuki Intruder 1500 just the other day. With excitement I went to the task of installing the windshield. During the process of installing the 2 brackets to the fork I noticed the top left bolt stopped rotating about half way in. I said to myself only me. I figured I had cross threated the bolt. Well it seems I did because I was unable to remove the bolt. I was able to finish the rest of the installation just to see how the windshield would look and it looked great. Well the next day after trying everything I could think of trying to get the bolt out, I called up a friend for some ideas. Well, sad to say he ended up cutting the bolt head off and eventually removing the bolt. During this process I decided to remove the other bracket and ran into the same problem with the top right bolt. It acted like it was cross threaded but the bolt screwed in fine. It seems the bolts are threaded wrong and my friend and I was unable to remove the second bolt. So next week I am going to make the dreadful journey to the dealer and hope they are able to fix this problem and install the windshield for me. Here is the question, has anyone else ran into a similar problem?

02-03-2006, 10:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clintoysterwood Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Foothills of the Cascades Posts: 79	C50 windshield I had good luck with my C50 factory aftermarket windshield. Adjusted and removed the shield several times. Only problem is that it is an inch or two too short. First bike with a windshield and did not know how the judge what the turbulance is like at 70 on the top of the helmet. Hopefully you can retap and clean the threads and use new bolts.

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02-03-2006, 10:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
buellwinkle Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 24	My C50 windshield has the Boulevard logo that's on crooked. Shows the sloppy workmanships that makes some people pay 3 times as much for a Harley but I'm cheap so I'll take my poorly build metric cruiser and accept it for what it is. The windshield is not too short, you have to be able to see over it or you will not be able to ride in the rain. If you don't want the wind blowing up your helmet get windshield lowers, then the buffeting will go away.

02-04-2006, 12:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Clintoysterwood Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Foothills of the Cascades Posts: 79	Thanks for the note about the lowers. I saw another thread about it and will look into it. Moved from a sportster with no windshield after 30 + years. Just got tired of the daily tinkering required for the older Harley. Just want to ride.

02-05-2006, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
buellwinkle Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 24	Owned a 883 Sporty, well put together, windshield didn't have crooked logos. From a windshield point of view the Sporty was very nice, better wind protection than the C50 windshield, no need for lowers. The bikes ergonomics and vibration are bad but we are talking about windshields and for that, the Harley windshield sets the gold standard.

02-06-2006, 12:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chappy206 Seat Tester Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50-2008 Triumph Bonneville T-100 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 91	I have a 06 C50T, which of course comes with the stock OEM windshield. I like the looks of the OEM windshield, to include the Boulevard Badge on the front of it. I have not had any problems and have taken the shield off several times. I have the shield positioned in it's lowest level and have not experienced any buffeting, all 5'6" of me. My only wish is that the design was more quick-release friendly. You can take the shield off in about 5 minutes, but you need an allen wrench to do it. A true quick-release shield would be preferable.

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