Windshield Growling

[bababang]

All

I have installed a Cee-Baily windshield. I believe its one of the tallest models they offer, it has a reverse curve. When the window stows after a ride, I will hear an audible grown just before it makes its final position. I believe the windshield hardware is secure, at least as much as it can be since it's plastic screws. When I add clamping pressure, (with my hand) to the lower end of the windshield and maintain this pressure as it articulates down I do not hear this sound. I don't hear any sounds when it articulates up into all positions. I believe it may be the hardware can't secure the windshield enough to keep it clamped tight enough. The other thought is it could be the motor, but this FJR has very few miles at 4900.

Anybody else experience this noise? Outcome?

thanks

 

[RossKean]

The metal arms rubbing on the "gasket" material. A little silicone dielectric grease strategically applied to the arms can help for awhile. Check and make sure that the gasket is properly attached. I had to remove the nose and remove the gasket. I cleaned up the surfaces and re-installed using 3M double-sided trim tape.

 

[bababang]

Thank you RossKean

that might be it, I'll need to pick some grease up, I don't have any right now. I haven't removed the front cowling before, but it doesn't look like fun. Perhaps I can reach with a spray lube.

thanks for the advice, I'll try and let you know later.

 

[RossKean]

You don't need to remove the front cowling if you want to put a SMALL amount of lubricant on the arms or on the gasket where it contacts the arms. Only use a thin layer since it will attract dirt. If the gasket is becoming detached, you will have to remove the cowling - not as bad as it might seem.

 

[bluesdog]

+1 ^

Also, avoid spraying lube in there. It'll do little good, and leave a whole lotta gunk where it does nothing but hold bugs and other assorted dirt and debris. Just use your fingertip or a q-tip to apply.

 

[escapefjrtist]

In addition to lubing the rubbers, a shot of lithium grease into the windshield mechanism glides will likely quiet it down too.

Known issue...little bit a TLC and it goes away!

--G

 

[RossKean]

In addition to lubing the rubbers, a shot of lithium grease into the windshield mechanism glides will likely quiet it down too.
Known issue...little bit a TLC and it goes away!

--G

I have had the nose cowling off twice. The first time was to fix the gasket (One big complex piece!) and the second time was to chase a grounding issue. Both times, I took the opportunity to clean up the track and LIGHTLY lube stuff. I adjusted the tension on the wires that drive the mechanism the second time as well.

The growling or moan is harmless but can be a bit disconcerting.

 

[stealth1]

More than 1 way to tackle this problem I guess.

When my bike was less than a year old it started growling when the wind screen lowered.

Unlike previous posters, I had a can of silicone lube with a long spout and liberally sprayed as much of the mechanism as I could access and into the tracks.

Growling stopped.

A few months later it started growling again. I repeated the silicone therapy being extra careful to hit anything that might be causing the noise.

It's been 6 years and it hasn't growled since. I figured there must have been some dirt or grit in there somewhere that the lube flushed out.

I have not disconnected the auto lowering feature. It goes down every time I shut off the ignition.