Crossbones windshield

poohbear · Oct 20th, 2009, 09:07 AM

I have a 2009 Crossbones with a HD softtail windshield, it was bought and installed by the HD dealer. My clutch cable rubs on it enough where the cable housing is getting damaged. The dealer looked at it and said there is nothing they can do! Any ideas? Anyone know of recalls of this? It appears as a bad design like the crossbones saddlebags is

. I like my windshield so it stays I'm thinking when the warranty is about up to have them replace the cable but after???

jerrybombard · Oct 20th, 2009, 09:45 AM

That's a pretty bad rub if its damaging the cable. What about a zip tie to pull the cable out of the way?

poohbear · Oct 20th, 2009, 09:59 AM

Yes I tried that and they also tried putting some kind of cover over the cable, both looked like (edit) I like the black look otherwise I would put on a steel line.

glider · Oct 20th, 2009, 10:04 AM

How about repositioning the hold down for the cable down on the frame. Use of a clamp on type billet cable support can be used to hold it securely in the place that would keep it from rubbing on the windshield.

Wicked Image Cable Clamp

porterjet · Oct 21st, 2009, 06:20 AM

I just looked at mine. My clutch cable runs between the tank and the front fork. Not even close to rubbing on the windshield.

John in Saudi

poohbear · Oct 21st, 2009, 08:54 AM

John, is that on your Road Glide? Just wondering if would be different on a softtail? These guys are not to good over here at this shop.

NEWHD74FAN · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:29 AM

May want to check for Service Instruction/Bulletin on that Crossbones windshield regarding fitment. Most HD accessories come with them, but it could be they just have a generic notice about cable routing and dressing it not to rub.

I know on my windscreen came with detailed instructions, they even included pictures showing where to route cables and had a plastic covered metal clip to fend of the cable from being cut on the holddown hardware. If you had the HD dealer install it, they may have ignored them and "tossed it"...as "--they are professionals and know what they are doing..."

poohbear · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:53 AM

Yes "professional' right.hahaha. I do not have any paperwork need to try to get some. can not run it the way 'porterjet' says would rub the tank, so i'll keep trying things.

hammerhead pat · Oct 21st, 2009, 01:41 PM

On my sportsters windsheild brackets, there is a piece of hard plastic that fits over one of the brackets that is close to where the cable is routed. Maybe a small piece of rubber hose split over either the cable or bracket would solve your problem.

porterjet · Oct 21st, 2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear

John, is that on your Road Glide? Just wondering if would be different on a softtail? These guys are not to good over here at this shop.

No, that's on my bones here in Saudi.

John

Oct 20th, 2009, 09:07 AM	#1
poohbear Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Crossbones Join Date: Jun 7th, 2009 Location: I'm from Colorado but living and working in the UAE. Posts: 40	Crossbones windshield I have a 2009 Crossbones with a HD softtail windshield, it was bought and installed by the HD dealer. My clutch cable rubs on it enough where the cable housing is getting damaged. The dealer looked at it and said there is nothing they can do! Any ideas? Anyone know of recalls of this? It appears as a bad design like the crossbones saddlebags is . I like my windshield so it stays I'm thinking when the warranty is about up to have them replace the cable but after???

Oct 20th, 2009, 09:45 AM	#2
jerrybombard Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 Road King Join Date: May 23rd, 2009 Posts: 80	Re: Crossbones windshield That's a pretty bad rub if its damaging the cable. What about a zip tie to pull the cable out of the way? __________________ Jer

Oct 20th, 2009, 09:59 AM	#3
poohbear Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Crossbones Join Date: Jun 7th, 2009 Location: I'm from Colorado but living and working in the UAE. Posts: 40	Re: Crossbones windshield Yes I tried that and they also tried putting some kind of cover over the cable, both looked like (edit) I like the black look otherwise I would put on a steel line. Last edited by R. Lewis; Oct 22nd, 2009 at 12:43 AM. Reason: using symbols in place of curse words

Oct 20th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#4
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,468 My Mood:	Re: Crossbones windshield How about repositioning the hold down for the cable down on the frame. Use of a clamp on type billet cable support can be used to hold it securely in the place that would keep it from rubbing on the windshield. Wicked Image Cable Clamp __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 21st, 2009, 06:20 AM	#5
porterjet New Family Ride: 2009 Road Glide Join Date: Oct 21st, 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Crossbones windshield I just looked at mine. My clutch cable runs between the tank and the front fork. Not even close to rubbing on the windshield. John in Saudi

Oct 21st, 2009, 08:54 AM	#6
poohbear Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Crossbones Join Date: Jun 7th, 2009 Location: I'm from Colorado but living and working in the UAE. Posts: 40	Re: Crossbones windshield John, is that on your Road Glide? Just wondering if would be different on a softtail? These guys are not to good over here at this shop.

Oct 21st, 2009, 11:29 AM	#7
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 3,716 My Mood:	Re: Crossbones windshield May want to check for Service Instruction/Bulletin on that Crossbones windshield regarding fitment. Most HD accessories come with them, but it could be they just have a generic notice about cable routing and dressing it not to rub. I know on my windscreen came with detailed instructions, they even included pictures showing where to route cables and had a plastic covered metal clip to fend of the cable from being cut on the holddown hardware. If you had the HD dealer install it, they may have ignored them and "tossed it"...as "--they are professionals and know what they are doing..." __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

Oct 21st, 2009, 11:53 AM	#8
poohbear Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Crossbones Join Date: Jun 7th, 2009 Location: I'm from Colorado but living and working in the UAE. Posts: 40	Re: Crossbones windshield Yes "professional' right.hahaha. I do not have any paperwork need to try to get some. can not run it the way 'porterjet' says would rub the tank, so i'll keep trying things.

Oct 21st, 2009, 01:41 PM	#9
hammerhead pat Warming The Wheels Ride: 05xl1200c Join Date: May 16th, 2009 Posts: 76 My Mood:	Re: Crossbones windshield On my sportsters windsheild brackets, there is a piece of hard plastic that fits over one of the brackets that is close to where the cable is routed. Maybe a small piece of rubber hose split over either the cable or bracket would solve your problem.

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