windshield

dave92029 · 10-06-2015, 09:46 PM

I removed the windshield, and when I went to re-install the windshield I find that I can't access the two inside lower bolts.

How do you hold the nuts in place so that you can screw the bolt into them.?

Thanks

AZRider · 10-06-2015, 10:05 PM

I used long needle nosed pliers and have also tried a wrench with a piece of tape told the nut in position. The pliers worked better for me.

MattyBoy1976 · 10-06-2015, 10:07 PM

I held them with the closed end of a combo wrench. It took some finesse, but it worked.

Huck369 · 10-06-2015, 10:12 PM

Take off the headlight, it's only 2 easy to get too bolts, then the windshield is easy

dave92029 · 10-06-2015, 10:19 PM

Sounds good!

Thanks
Dave

SpudRider · 10-07-2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck369

Take off the headlight, it's only 2 easy to get too bolts, then the windshield is easy

X2; removing the headlight first makes the job easy.

dave92029 · 10-07-2015, 01:59 PM

Once you know how to access the bolts that seem "impossible" to get to, this is a very easy and fun bike to work on.

Thanks for all the assistance. I found removing the headlight is the fastest and easiest way to access the windshield bolts.

Dave

mckayprod · 10-08-2015, 01:19 AM

I didn't want to mess around with removing too many parts when I attached the windshield so I used some grease to stick the attaching nut to my finger which I carefully slid into the tight spots. It took a few tries for the threads to catch, and my wife doesn't approve of my language now.

I will try the headlight removal approach next time.

SpudRider · 10-08-2015, 02:08 AM

Trust me. Removing the headlight turns an exasperating job into a simple task.

Riceburner · 10-08-2015, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Trust me. Removing the headlight turns an exasperating job into a simple task.

I replaced the headlight switch, installed the driving lights and some LED turn signal indicators yesterday (need to post pics) but with Nixon riding point, he's in the way of removing the headlight, have to remove windshield first... oh well, good friends are sometimes a pain in butt but that's what good friends are for...

10-06-2015, 09:46 PM	#1
dave92029 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 117	windshield I removed the windshield, and when I went to re-install the windshield I find that I can't access the two inside lower bolts. How do you hold the nuts in place so that you can screw the bolt into them.? Thanks __________________ Dave
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AZRider Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 267	I used long needle nosed pliers and have also tried a wrench with a piece of tape told the nut in position. The pliers worked better for me. __________________ George 2016 CanAm Spyder F3-L
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MattyBoy1976 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Denver-area, Colorado Posts: 56	I held them with the closed end of a combo wrench. It took some finesse, but it worked. __________________ 2009 TW200 (first bike ever, sold it!);2015 RX3 Cyclone in blue (first "big kid" bike ) with 13T front sprocket, 19" front wheel, center stand, heated grips, LED aux lights, CSC skid plate
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Huck369 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 686	Take off the headlight, it's only 2 easy to get too bolts, then the windshield is easy __________________ Huck 2013 Honda NC700X 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 2016 AJP PR4 2022 Templar X 250 2021 Sondors Metacycle AMA Life Member
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dave92029 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 117	Sounds good! Thanks Dave __________________ Dave
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10-07-2015, 01:59 PM	#7
dave92029 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 117	Once you know how to access the bolts that seem "impossible" to get to, this is a very easy and fun bike to work on. Thanks for all the assistance. I found removing the headlight is the fastest and easiest way to access the windshield bolts. Dave __________________ Dave
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10-08-2015, 01:19 AM	#8
mckayprod Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dixon, CA Posts: 75	I didn't want to mess around with removing too many parts when I attached the windshield so I used some grease to stick the attaching nut to my finger which I carefully slid into the tight spots. It took a few tries for the threads to catch, and my wife doesn't approve of my language now. I will try the headlight removal approach next time.
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Trust me. Removing the headlight turns an exasperating job into a simple task. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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