General topics » Rattling windshield

The windshield on my 2015 RS rattles at low speeds/ revs under 3000. The problem seems to be oversized holes on the pivot pins. It only happens in the high position. Any ideas?

If I happen to let the revs drop too low the shield and fairing will shake. It's the bike's way of telling me to pay attention to what I'm doing :)
When it happens it does not rattle.
Can't remember if you have the OEM shield?
Make sure the rubber grommets and metal sleeves are in place.

I've noticed that with my '16. Mine is coming from slop in the mechanism itself. Grommets good and tight

What's the odometer reading?

21,000 on mine. Jim?

Designed in obsolescence you need to sell it and buy a new one immediately

Zitat von duccrazydave im Beitrag #3

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I've noticed that with my '16. Mine is coming from slop in the mechanism itself.

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Yes, Lee. The actual pivot pin has excess clearance in the pivot housing. Noticed it, just like the OP, only in the upper position of the arms. I haven’t noticed any rattling while riding. Just notice it when moving the screen and down.

I have a black plastic washer on the lower windshield pivot but not on the upper one. However, it certainly looks like a thin generic plastic washer could be installed on the upper pivot to get rid of any clearance, if that is a problem for you. So far, having that small amount of sliding in the pivot hasn't been anything that I have noticed before - until this thread brought it to my attention.

Hi, 58,000 km on the bike now, but it’s been rattling for a while. I’ll try the washer route after I’ve put the bike away for the winter later this week: there’s snow forecast for Friday!

Thanks Grumpy. Good to be in touch again!

That’s where it is on mine - particularly on the windshield end of the top arms. Best wishes to you and Debbie!

I got a couple of small o- rings and put them on the top pivot pins. After I got the c- clips back on ( having chased one around the garage for twenty minutes) I’m pleased to say the sloppiness is greatly reduced. Unfortunately I couldn’t take the bike out for a road test because it started snowing...