Need a new Windshield W...

[Richouse]

I was swapping the winter windshield with the stock summer windshield. After removing the 2 small allen screws that hold the W on it still didn't want to come off. I think I just left it on all last summer so it had not been removed in a couple of years, it was stuck. I had to put a some force on it to break it free, trying to be careful because I know it is fragile. Well it broke free and took both tabs where the screws go with it. So now I need a new W. Where does one find this? I know I could go to the dealer but figure I could get it cheaper on the net?

Thanks....

Just found it on motorsport.com. I think, they call it a washer, leg shield, Part # 3P6-28323-00-P8

Is this it???

 

[RossKean]

On-line for $57. at boats.net. Similar at one other on-line place I checked. Also need the two screws.

WASHER, LEG SHIELD S3

3P6-28323-00-P8

 

[Richouse]

On-line for $57. at boats.net. Similar at one other on-line place I checked. Also need the two screws.
WASHER, LEG SHIELD S3

3P6-28323-00-P8

What color is it? Does this one need to be painted? I have a 2010 FJR and it is liquid silver. I don't have a way to paint it and was hoping just to buy the part already painted the right color.

 

[RossKean]

If you go on-line and get the parts fiche for your model and year, the parts should be painted in the appropriate color. Part number differs by year (color)

 

[Richouse]

If you go on-line and get the parts fiche for your model and year, the parts should be painted in the appropriate color. Part number differs by year (color)

Ok Great! Thanks...

 

[ahchiu]

Use 2 part epoxy and glue the tabs back on, a lot cheaper than getting a new W

 

[Panman]

Use 2 part epoxy and glue the tabs back on, a lot cheaper than getting a new W

That's what I did sort of, I saved the nut plates and found a small plastic angle and glued it on. After it dried I marked the holes and drilled for the nut plate. What you can't see can't hurt you!

 

[HelzBelz]

I am still riding around with one broken tab, as my first epoxy attempt didn't take perfectly. There is a bit of learning curve in epoxying plastic niggly parts. (some epoxy's stick to some plastics better, and sometimes what seems strong snaps off as soon as you tourque it.)

 

[ahchiu]

You need to put extra epoxy around the break like a cast so its stronger.

 

[K_Flyer]

You need to put extra epoxy around the break like a cast so its stronger.

A layer or two of thin fiberglass tape works even better than just epoxy.

 

[Richouse]

You need to put extra epoxy around the break like a cast so its stronger.

A layer or two of thin fiberglass tape works even better than just epoxy.

That would have been a good way to fix it. I just didn't think that glueing something that small would be effective. I have already ordered another one.

 

[Panman]

That W doesn't take much to hold on. I shoved mine on and rode two hundred mile and it didn't fall off.

 

[BikerGeek99]

Maybe extrememarine still has one in his garage from his wrecked FJR.

 

[HelzBelz]

I bought a new battery cover panel, because that top right corner tab snapped off, and I couldn't find the right mix of epoxy to hold it together. (The new part was $26 from my dealer)

I might try the fibet glass tape method on that,and my "W". But my W has had one tab snapped for 6 years now, with now problem. Semi annual screen changes.

 

[Mad German]

That W doesn't take much to hold on. I shoved mine on and rode two hundred mile and it didn't fall off.

I know one guy who broke his and now uses velcro to attach it to the windscreen. It's just a cosmetic piece anyway.