OEM Windscreen brackets breaking
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 9:40 pm
I just purchased an 07 Blur about 2 months ago. It came with the OEM windscreen and rack.
The previous owner had placed some pipe insulation (like a gray pool noodle) between the windscreen and the scooter headstock "to cut down on wind". When I washed the Blur to get ready for a group ride, I removed the insulation.
On the group ride, the right bracket snapped where it flattened out for the bolts to screw through. I managed to pick up a used windscreen complete with brackets, and used one to replace my broken bracket (my existing acrylic is in much better shape than the used windscreen I bought).
This weekend, while out on another group ride, the left bracket snapped, this time right across one of the bolt holes.
Partial blame goes to the GPS bracket mount I had mounted to one of the bolts (I moved it from right to left), but I wonder if the insulation put stress on the brackets over the past 8 years.
Has anyone seen this before?
I am about to use my last good bracket. Does anyone know where I can pick up brackets alone without buying a third windscreen?
For now, I have the broken pieces duct taped together (several layers thick, in various orientations to avoid tearing). The windscreen bounces as I go over bumps. Do you think this will weaken the other bracket and increase the possibility that it might snap, as well?
Should I just replace the insulation behind the windscreen and call it good? The insulation does reduce bouncing considerably, though it doesn't look all that attractive.
Any input/feedback is welcome.
The previous owner had placed some pipe insulation (like a gray pool noodle) between the windscreen and the scooter headstock "to cut down on wind". When I washed the Blur to get ready for a group ride, I removed the insulation.
On the group ride, the right bracket snapped where it flattened out for the bolts to screw through. I managed to pick up a used windscreen complete with brackets, and used one to replace my broken bracket (my existing acrylic is in much better shape than the used windscreen I bought).
This weekend, while out on another group ride, the left bracket snapped, this time right across one of the bolt holes.
Partial blame goes to the GPS bracket mount I had mounted to one of the bolts (I moved it from right to left), but I wonder if the insulation put stress on the brackets over the past 8 years.
Has anyone seen this before?
I am about to use my last good bracket. Does anyone know where I can pick up brackets alone without buying a third windscreen?
For now, I have the broken pieces duct taped together (several layers thick, in various orientations to avoid tearing). The windscreen bounces as I go over bumps. Do you think this will weaken the other bracket and increase the possibility that it might snap, as well?
Should I just replace the insulation behind the windscreen and call it good? The insulation does reduce bouncing considerably, though it doesn't look all that attractive.
Any input/feedback is welcome.