Windshield tilts too much

Tamathumper

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Just bought a nicely farkled 2012 and can't figure out the windshield bracket.

Attaching some pics, and would appreciate anyone's comments about what kind of bracket this is.

The main problem is that it's always tilted too far back and I'm getting a lot of wind and noise on my helmet.

Thanks in advance for any help.
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Sierra1

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I'm thinkin' that going to be a Madstad bracket. Someone will be able to confirm soon. I think there's multiple adjustment points. I'm also thinkin' that if you don't like it, someone will trade it for an OE bracket.
 

Tamathumper

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That makes sense, and explains why the windshield is so high, with that big gap underneath. I like the height, but not the rake.

I'll try swapping them from side to side (and maybe upside down?) tonight.

Thank you! Your pic was very helpful.
 

Tamathumper

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Moving the top/outer brackets (the ones that attach to the actual windshield) from side to side, and flipping them top to bottom, has done the trick. My windshield now stands upright, the "beak" at the bottom fits closer and more aesthetically with the meter cover and the headlights, and it just makes more "sense".

Thank you for pointing that out. I'm finding a lot of farkles on this bike I was unaware of, new kickstand with Touratech plate, Givi top box, Jesse side luggage, Rox risers, Madstad bracket. As long as it's bulletproof on the inside, I hope I made out OK.
 
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