Burning issue with tall windshield

[TennX]

Just for the record my 97 came to me with the dash melted/warped around the speaker grills....everything else looks ok..I have the tall Slipstream....good luck

[Wingsconsin]

Just pull an old tshirt over the windshield when you park it for awhile

[dwgeo104]

I'm not going to pull my Trike cover off right now - I'll get you some pictures soon. I highly recommend these Visor extension - snap it on and be done worrying about warping. I tried the parking toward the sun

and slipping a tee shirt over my windshield but I couldn't remember it eventually. That visor stops glare and "Permanently" blocks destructive, hot sun rays.

[WingAdmin]

With the Tall Tulsa windshield I have, I don't think that Visor extension would help:

The windshield is tilted back so far, that it easily directs and concentrates the sun down below the visor - which is why the key surround on my bike is melted. The visor wouldn't have helped stop that.

[Richman2000]

The PO of my bike had a Tulsa Tall, and it did the same thing. Cover it when your parked outside, and it won't be a problem while your riding. It's only a problem while sitting still, the sun won't be focused on a specific location while the bike is moving. I ended up cutting 12" off the Tulsa Tall during a heat wave, and I found I like the shorter windsheild.

Ride Save
Rich

[dwgeo104]

I think Richmond2000 is right on with his response. I did both things. I changed to a low windshield and I added an instrument panel visor. After changing my reflector panel two times - I had enough. I think the panel visor looks cool and it certainly serves a good purpose. Parking in hot summer sun is also tough on other parts of your Gold Wing. Among other problems is your upholstery. The stitching, especially on the passenger's back rest becomes weak after enough sun. Also the upholstery itself becomes faded. If you have to park in the sun for a while, say all day long. Taking time to throw your dust cover on is a real good idea.

[dwgeo104]

I have an 89 GL1500 conversion. I replaced two warped panels before installing a Visor Extension. I found it online and snapped it right into the existing visor, it's worth it's cost. It stopped the warping but also stopped unwanted glare. I'll never ride without one.

[michcycle77]

Here's a picture of what it looks like. I have a tall windshield, in Michigan as well and it happened on a single day, not sure when or how and its not a radiator issue, it must be the windshield.

[Wingsconsin]

I bought a Windshield Cover from Pakit Rack
http://www.pakitrak.com/index.php?dispa ... egory_id=5

It works really well - and is long enough to cover my radio as well.
The sides fasten to the mirrors with elastic ..

[dwgeo104]

I've had 2 GL1500 Gold Wings and had to replace the instrument panel twice. Then I bought a panel visor extension. It gives about 6 inches of shade - no more melted instrument panels. Don't ask for the vendor's name, I can't recall. You'll just need to search. I think it cost around $20 and it snapped in in seconds. It also reduces glare.

[Wingsconsin]

http://www.dashvisor.com/Dash-Visor.html

DashVisor.com

$25 + $9.95 S&H

[WingAdmin]

Here's a picture of what it looks like. I have a tall windshield, in Michigan as well and it happened on a single day, not sure when or how and its not a radiator issue, it must be the windshield.

Yup, that's what it is alright. I haven't done it to my windshield, but I have melted the plastic ring around my keyswitch slightly. I make a point of parking so that the sun is never behind me, for just this reason.

[Dev_Limbu]

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement instrument bezel or a 3d printer STL file to make my own.
I live in AZ and my Black Bezel around the gauges MELTED really bad this summer.

David

[Rambozo]

You can still get them from Honda for the moment.
64240-MN5-000ZA
64240-MT8-000ZC
64240-MT8-000ZG

Three versions depending on color.

[John K]

I used to have an extra tall and wide windshield on my 1500 which

Like WingAdmin, there was evidence of melting around ignition switch area, which I replaced
And
Like michcycle77 melting at bottom of gauges like his picture

The solution I chose to remedy the problem is a Madstad windshield system with a tinted screen at the top
I have gone to a darker top and smaller size as I like the look of the darker and I look over it anyway
The solid black base does NOT allow sun thru plus is adjustable up & down like original windshield

[WingAdmin]

The problem isn't from sun getting through the windshield. It's when you park with the sun BEHIND you - the large windshields act like a parabolic mirror. The inside of the windshield reflects and focuses the sun down onto the dashboard, concentrating it enough to melt it.

[Happytrails]

Sucks when this happens. I keep a small towel in the trunk and throw it over the dash on sunny days. Seems like a weird thing to have to do but it works ok. Low cost. Often wonder if people notice it and can't figure out why a towel is there. It doesn't keep it from happening while the bike is moving though. I just hope that there is enough air flowing to reach melting points

[tobeerortobike]

A bit off topic - but my bike came with an aftermarket windscreen - unsure of brand/model, but I have some troubles reaching full turn at low speed. The levers/ends of my bars will catch on the end of windscreen and will prevent me from getting those last few degrees of steering angle. Also means I can't use the steering lock when I park the bike. I took apart the dashboard the other week to lube my speedo cable, and adjusted the windshield all the way to the top. This helped but I can't quite get full steering lock.

Anyone had this experience? Anything I can do besides changing the wind-screen? Recommendations for replacement/better windscreens? I'm a fan of the taller screens as I have a longer torso and my head tends to stick over the top of most motorcycle windscreens.

I'm aware of the melting issue - I keep my bike in the garage long term but I'll bring a spare rag and t-shirt when I end up taking longer trips.

Thanks.

[Dev_Limbu]

You can still get them from Honda for the moment.
64240-MN5-000ZA
64240-MT8-000ZC
64240-MT8-000ZG

Three versions depending on color.

Regretfully that is the entire instrument panel. I need just around the guages that plastic piece.
at this point even if I can Get a 2D drawing of this I can 3D print another one for myself, and anyone
else that needs it for the cost of material. This seems to be a common issue. Here in AZ I am not surprised
at all that it happened. My own damn fault for not putting my cover on a couple of days and letting the sun beat down
on it.
I have looked over the entire Internet. and I just can't find a drawing for for it.

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[FM-USA]

Regretfully that is the entire instrument panel. I need just around the guages that plastic piece.

Sent you a PM.

[MikeB]

A bit off topic - but my bike came with an aftermarket windscreen - unsure of brand/model, but I have some troubles reaching full turn at low speed. The levers/ends of my bars will catch on the end of windscreen and will prevent me from getting those last few degrees of steering angle. Also means I can't use the steering lock when I park the bike. I took apart the dashboard the other week to lube my speedo cable, and adjusted the windshield all the way to the top. This helped but I can't quite get full steering lock.

Anyone had this experience? Anything I can do besides changing the wind-screen? Recommendations for replacement/better windscreens? I'm a fan of the taller screens as I have a longer torso and my head tends to stick over the top of most motorcycle windscreens.

I'm aware of the melting issue - I keep my bike in the garage long term but I'll bring a spare rag and t-shirt when I end up taking longer trips.

Thanks.

To get full rotation of the forks it is a simple matter to just roll the handle bar back slightly. The bar is held in place by two clamps on the upper triple tree. Just loosen the bolts and then adjust the handlebar to suit and then tighten the bolts.

[Happytrails]

Regretfully that is the entire instrument panel. I need just around the guages that plastic piece.
at this point even if I can Get a 2D drawing of this I can 3D print another one for myself, and anyone
else that needs it for the cost of material. This seems to be a common issue. Here in AZ I am not surprised
at all that it happened. My own damn fault for not putting my cover on a couple of days and letting the sun beat down
on it.
I have looked over the entire Internet. and I just can't find a drawing for for it.

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Doing the quick search there are many on ebay used. As long as they aren't melted they might be ok.

This one was on ebay could possibly paint black. Looks like it was rattle can'd before but its very cheap price

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155207522553

This one maybe looks black or really dark grey'ish?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/375735284767?_ ... 1506.m1851

[Rambozo]

Regretfully that is the entire instrument panel. I need just around the guages that plastic piece.
at this point even if I can Get a 2D drawing of this I can 3D print another one for myself, and anyone
else that needs it for the cost of material. This seems to be a common issue. Here in AZ I am not surprised
at all that it happened. My own damn fault for not putting my cover on a couple of days and letting the sun beat down
on it.
I have looked over the entire Internet. and I just can't find a drawing for for it.

Oh, that is bad. Mine just had a little warp in the dash panel, so I thought that was what you had.
So, what you need is 37103-MN5-008 which of course is unavailable.
I would expect that you will have to make the 3D model for that as it is a relatively complex piece. Maybe photogramatry or laser scanning could do some of the work, but of course you will need access to an undamaged piece.

For just the one item, I would go for a used one.
Here is a nice example at a pretty good price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204901216378
Needs a few indicator inserts glued back in, but that shouldn't be a big deal. Or you can find entire instrument clusters for $150-$200 or so.

I just saw another option on the very next topic here.
viewtopic.php?p=430200#p430200

[FM-USA]

Just finished repairing my gauge face.
SEVERAL cracks, 2 pieces missing (really odd where they went).
Felt like I was doing micro surgery, some pieced were 3/16 & shaped in a Z which makes it that much thinner & tedious. Where ever there's beaks or cracks I melt in some fine wire where it won't show. Backside looks UGG-GA-LEY, to say the least.

FYI: If anyone is going to freshen up their 'dark gray' gauge face, Rust-oleum Charcoal Metallic is EXACT color. I sprayed 1/2, turned to do the other half, I could not tell the difference. Face plate was untouched OEM.

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