Fast Aire Windshield - Windshield Installation & Care Instructions updated: Jan 2012
Installation:
Read This Before Starting Installation
Caution: Read the instructions below before removal and/or installation of the new Windshield. Improper installation may cause the windshield to become loose and could cause injury to the motorcycle operator or passenger. Fast Aire Performance Products is not liable or responsible for any injury or damage to the motorcycle or to the motorcycle operator or passenger due to improper or incorrect installation of the windshield or failure of the installer to follow the installation instructions.
For: Harley Davidson 1996 – 2012 FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCU & FLHX Series
Removing the old windshield
Before you start, look at the fit of the windshield into the Fairing…no large gaps !
Step 1 Place the Motorcycle on level ground and resting securely on the kickstand or side stand/support.
Step 2 Looking from the Motorcycle Front, locate the three (3) screws holding the Windshield in the Fairing
Step 3 With the proper driver, loosen these three (3) screws ½ way out.
Step 4 From the Inner Fairing side, locate the two (2) screws outside of and close to the speaker holes, they are recessed.
Step 5 With the proper driver, loosen these two (2) screws 2-3 turns outward. Do not remove these screws.
Step 6 From the Fairing Front, grasp the current Windshield on both outside edges, wiggle it and gently pull upward.
If it does not come out freely, remove the three windshield screws and try it again.
Installing the Fast Aire Windshield … Clean your hands ! … Dirty Hands can scratch the new windshield.
Note: The windshield will install easier if it is pre-warmed to room temperature ( 70 – 80 degrees F )
Step 1 Peeling from the edge; remove the protective covering from the both sides of the new windshield and inspect it now.
Note: The Aero Re-Curved Windshield does not have an outter paper protective covering.Step 2 Holding the new windshield by both edges and gently bend the windshield to fit the contour of the fairing opening.
Step 3 Gently push the windshield into the fairing opening until it stops. There should be no cutouts visible above the Fairing.
Step 4 Check the alignment of the outside windshield edges to the Fairing. It’s common to have a minor misalignment here.
Step 5 If all looks good, slightly tighten or reinstall the three (3) windshield screws. Do not fully tighten the screws at this time.
Step 6 Tighten the two(2) screws in the Inner Fairing. Do not over tighten or you may strip the brass nuts inside the Fairing.
Step 7 Now, visually check the new windshield alignment & tighten the center screw first, then the outside screws.
The new windshield should fit between the Inner & Outer fairing with no large gaps between them. If you see a large gap that means the windshield is not correctly positioned. Loosen the three (3) Outer Fairing screws & realign the windshield. If you have loosened the two Inner Fairing Screws,tighten them now. Refer to the applicable Service Manual for applicable screw torque requirements.
Now…step back and admire how nice your new Fast Aire Windshield looks on your motorcycle…. Looks great doesn't it !
How To Crack A Windshield During Installation
This is for you guys that never read the instructions because you know better than I do......Afterall, Im only the guy that designed it.
Shove the windshield into the Fairing goove, dont bother aligning it like the instructions say & crank down on the screws.... then hear it "pop".
Pick up the phone & tell me how you're an expert mechanic, been doing it for 20yrs and were soooo very careful... It Can't Be Your Fault !
- Check the picture "Incorrect" ... this is what you did wrong !
- On the inner fairing there's a plastic boss with a brass threaded insert
- The "Correct" picture shows the hole in the windshield fitting around this
plastic boss with the insert.
- The "Incorrect" pictures shows that if the windshield gets caught between
the plastic boss & the outer fairing and you crank down on the screws, it
forces the parts together and somethings got to give....
this can crack a windshield.
Taking Care of the Windshield
The Fast Aire Windshield is made from a high quality plastic material. It is scratch resistant and impact resistant…but it is not scratch proof or unbreakable. It is a plastic material so it can be scratched, damaged and/or broken. Road debris like sand, rocks, bugs, falling tree branches, birds and whatever you can find out there will scratch and possibly break the windshield. These conditions are considered normal road hazards and there is nothing anyone can do to prevent this.
Cleaning:
Never …wipe off the windshield surface with a your hand, dry rag or paper towel, this will scratch it.
Never …wipe off the windshield surface with a your hand, dry rag or paper towel, this will scratch it.
- A small amount of liquid dish soap mixed with water into a one-quart spray bottle for removing road grime.
- Spray the windshield lightly to allow the soap mixture to soften the grime.
- Pre-wet a soft clean cloth and gently remove the soap mixture and road grime and allow it to air dry. Repeat if necessary.
- Finish with clear water on a soft clean cotton cloth to remove any remaining cleaning mixture.
- When on the road and need to clean the windshield, soak a towel in water and lay the towel on the windshield. This will
soften the road grime. Use another wet towel and gently wipe the surface to remove the grime and allow it to air dry.
- Spray the windshield lightly to allow the soap mixture to soften the grime.
- Pre-wet a soft clean cloth and gently remove the soap mixture and road grime and allow it to air dry. Repeat if necessary.
- Finish with clear water on a soft clean cotton cloth to remove any remaining cleaning mixture.
- When on the road and need to clean the windshield, soak a towel in water and lay the towel on the windshield. This will
soften the road grime. Use another wet towel and gently wipe the surface to remove the grime and allow it to air dry.
Do not use: Windex, 409, Comet, Soft Scrub, Rain-X, gasoline, tar remover, paint thinner, grease remover or any of the other household cleaners/solvents that you might find to clean a plastic windshield. Some of this stuff contains acid and will discolor and/or damage your new windshield.
Rain-X: People always ask is it's OK to use Rain-X on a plastic windshield. Rain-X is design for glass. Unless your motorcycle windshield company specifically states that its OK to use Rain-X on their product, then the answer is No. Do not use Rain-X on a Fast Aire windshield.
Scratches:
The windshield is made of plastic...Due to road debris and riding miles, grime will collect on the windshield and eventually the windshield will get scratched…"it's gonna happen". We recommend that when this happens, you clean the shield with soap and water then use a quality plastic polish to clean the windshield. Nothing will restore the windshield back to perfection but it will greatly reduce the major scratches.
The windshield is made of plastic...Due to road debris and riding miles, grime will collect on the windshield and eventually the windshield will get scratched…"it's gonna happen". We recommend that when this happens, you clean the shield with soap and water then use a quality plastic polish to clean the windshield. Nothing will restore the windshield back to perfection but it will greatly reduce the major scratches.
A Dark Grey or Black color windshield will show scratches easier than a clear or light colored windshield.
Different companies like HD, Plexus, Novis, 3M, Honda. Mothers and others make a quality plastic cleaner / polish. Pick the one you like the most. As long as it says "for plastic cleaning & polishing" you should be ok. But, use at your own risk.
Tips:
We have discovered that Mothers Gold Auto Wax for Clear Coat Paint, does a fine job at polishing the windshield and hiding the fine scratches. Other brands of high quality auto wax may work as well.
We have discovered that Mothers Gold Auto Wax for Clear Coat Paint, does a fine job at polishing the windshield and hiding the fine scratches. Other brands of high quality auto wax may work as well.
We do not suggest that you use any "cleaner wax" designed for badly oxidized paint, a cleaner wax may be too abrasive for the windshield
... Use at your own risk.
In a pinch, household spray wax like Lemon Pledge works good at cleaning & covering up scratches
ArmorAll takes work but it can produce a nice shine
1 oz of a liquid dish soap in a 16 oz spray bottle works well for road grim & bug goodies
Old but clean 100% white cotton shirts or diapers work better than synthetic cloths because they do not leave static behind
Micro-fiber cloths work very well but tend to leave a static charge behind.
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