| General -> Accessories. | Utopia Driver Backrest - Roll Bags for two people | | | | Categories : |
|  | Topic : QR screen |  |
| | | Sennaista | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 234 | | Location | : | London, United Kingdom |
|
| | Posted : 17 Jun 2015 - 15:11 Post title : QR screen | | | How do you remove the bloodg thing? The instructions say you should pull at it. When I do that I only manage to drag the bike forward on its side stand!
Surely not a single person job...
| All that is solid melts into air, all that is holy is profaned, and man is at last compelled to face with sober senses, his real conditions of life, and his relations with his kind.
|
|
| | | gwight | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 26/04/2011 | | Posts | : | 761 | | Location | : | Broken Hill, N.S.W., Australia |
|
| | Posted : 17 Jun 2015 - 15:30 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: Sennaista) | | | Try loosening off the allen head set screws & reversing the turned spacers the brackets clip onto.
That should make it easier!
Guido.
|
|
| | | edmontonstorm | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 1,054 | | Location | : | Alberta, Canada |
|
| | Posted : 17 Jun 2015 - 16:35 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: gwight) | | | you made everything tight then you put the screen on (shoved it on) right? (just a guess, ask me how i know) best way is to loosen everything (spindle portions) put the screen on and then tighten everything else up while taking it off now and again to make sure it lined up. As noted lossedn them off and pull off. Should not be to bad to get off when lined up right.
| Gloss Black 2013 Storm ABS - K&N (seal removed) - Mustang Seat - Hogslayer pipes - PCV-AT300
|
|
| | | Sennaista | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 234 | | Location | : | London, United Kingdom |
|
| | Posted : 17 Jun 2015 - 17:17 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: edmontonstorm) | | | Thanks guys.
I loosened the spacers/spindles and it comes off easy enough...but tighten them again an it won't budge at all. Putting the bracket on is a pain because it's hard to get a tool on some of the bolts and nuts, especially the bottom nut that holds the bottom and side plates together. There was no way I could get a socket on it and had to use a spanner. Maybe a 1/4 drive set would have made it a bit easier but there's just not enough room around the clamps, behind the double-headlights and in front of the tank to work freely. So I'm a bit wary of loosening the whole thing and trying to tighten things up once more.
I might just do with loosening the spacers/spindles with an Allen key for now.
| All that is solid melts into air, all that is holy is profaned, and man is at last compelled to face with sober senses, his real conditions of life, and his relations with his kind.
|
|
| | | edmontonstorm | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 1,054 | | Location | : | Alberta, Canada |
|
| | Posted : 17 Jun 2015 - 17:28 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: Sennaista) | | | one more thing you can look at, when you go to put the screen on just lay it down until one side hits a spindle, see if both sides hit them at the same time or not, if not they you have one side to deal with, in my case i actually had to bend the mounting frame (on the shield) outwards a bit in order not to bind, do this gently though you don't want to crack the shield, but it moves pretty easy without much force. Good luck.
| Gloss Black 2013 Storm ABS - K&N (seal removed) - Mustang Seat - Hogslayer pipes - PCV-AT300
|
|
| | | Sennaista | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 234 | | Location | : | London, United Kingdom |
|
| | Posted : 17 Jun 2015 - 17:39 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: edmontonstorm) | | | Cheers! I will take a look tomorrow. I'm done messing with it for today.
| All that is solid melts into air, all that is holy is profaned, and man is at last compelled to face with sober senses, his real conditions of life, and his relations with his kind.
|
|
| | | bob3214 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 25/08/2014 | | Posts | : | 3 | | Location | : | Mirfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
|
| | Posted : 17 Jun 2015 - 18:13 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: Sennaista) | | | Hi
To remove mine I put a small screwdriver in the spring loaded bit, twist it and just pull the screen forward. Then do the same at the other side. It only takes a minute
|
|
| | | VABird | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 1,373 | | Location | : | BEDFORD, Virginia, United States |
|
| | Posted : 18 Jun 2015 - 10:21 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: bob3214) | | | bob3214 wrote:
Hi
To remove mine I put a small screwdriver in the spring loaded bit, twist it and just pull the screen forward. Then do the same at the other side. It only takes a minute |
|
This is what I've been doing too. It's "quick" enough, and gives ma a little peace of mind knowing some ?*&$%@ won't likely just walk away with it.
| The ride may be fun, but in the Great Scheme of things, it really is about the destination! John 3:16 
| | Post edited by VABird on 18 Jun 2015 - 10:21 |
|
| | | n2dwind | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 405 | | Location | : | Jupiter, Florida, United States |
|
| | Posted : 18 Jun 2015 - 13:00 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: VABird) | | | I tried all of the above on mine also. I found out that the more you take it off and put it back, the easier it becomes. Now, just a slight pull gets it off. I have 2 screens, a Summer Screen and a CBailey 24 inch screen. Depending on the weather I either use the short one or the long one. Taking them off and putting them back frequently has made the whole process very easy now.
|
|
| | | Sennaista | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 234 | | Location | : | London, United Kingdom |
|
| | Posted : 18 Jun 2015 - 15:06 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: n2dwind) | | | I had a look at it again and think the only solution that would work is to bend the supports on the shield itself. As is the case, they are at a slight inward angle to the spindles and when you push the shield into position the top hooks sit a bit diagonally and end up hard against the sides of the spindle. But I'm worried bending them might damage the shield so I'm gonna leave it as is and either loosen the spindles or use the screwdriver method when removing.
I doubt I would ever need to get it off in such a hurry.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys.
| All that is solid melts into air, all that is holy is profaned, and man is at last compelled to face with sober senses, his real conditions of life, and his relations with his kind.
|
|
| | | davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
|
| | Posted : 18 Jun 2015 - 18:44 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: Sennaista) | | | The thick part of the mounting spindles should be facing inwards on each side,and the thin part,facing outwards,[the stealers usually put em on backwards].And you should be able to turn em with your fingers.Sometimes ya have might have to add a thin 1/4 inch washer behind em,closest to the fork, to space em out alittle so they will turn.The problem is,the mechanics at the stealerships,who call themselves "TECHNICIANS",put em on backwards when they assemble the bike out of the crate. [the bike comes in the crate with the windscreen and brackets off and they have to put em on]
This also happened to me when I bought my Bird and I had to figure out what was wrong and then SHOW THEM what they did wrong.Mine now pops off easy as pie.And,just in case anyone is interested,Triumph does offer a lock as an accessory,to prevent stealing that windscreen.I have one on my bike which came standard on the SE model which is what I have.This is a pretty common problem and has been discussed on here before. WHY do the stealers make this common mistake?? Because they're in a hurry,and when you hurry,you make mistakes.And as we all know,haste, makes waste. Dave!!!
| | Post edited by davetac1 on 18 Jun 2015 - 18:49 |
|
| | | n3zat | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/09/2013 | | Posts | : | 171 | | Location | : | Coatesville, pa, United States |
|
| | Posted : 18 Jun 2015 - 19:08 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: davetac1) | | |
davetac1 wrote:
The thick part of the mounting spindles should be facing inwards on each side,and the thin part,facing outwards,[the stealers usually put em on backwards].And you should be able to turn em with your fingers.Sometimes ya have might have to add a thin 1/4 inch washer behind em,closest to the fork, to space em out alittle so they will turn.The problem is,the mechanics at the stealerships,who call themselves "TECHNICIANS",put em on backwards when they assemble the bike out of the crate.[the bike comes in the crate with the windscreen and brackets off and they have to put em on]
This also happened to me when I bought my Bird and I had to figure out what was wrong and then SHOW THEM what they did wrong.Mine now pops off easy as pie.And,just in case anyone is interested,Triumph does offer a lock as an accessory,to prevent stealing that windscreen.I have one on my bike which came standard on the SE model which is what I have.This is a pretty common problem and has been discussed on here before. WHY do the stealers make this common mistake?? Because they're in a hurry,and when you hurry,you make mistakes.And as we all know,haste, makes waste. Dave!!! |
|
Not all dealerships are perfect we all need to make a living .
| Charlie
|
|
| | | Sennaista | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 234 | | Location | : | London, United Kingdom |
|
| | Posted : 18 Jun 2015 - 21:18 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: davetac1) | | |
davetac1 wrote:
The thick part of the mounting spindles should be facing inwards on each side,and the thin part,facing outwards,[the stealers usually put em on backwards].And you should be able to turn em with your fingers.Sometimes ya have might have to add a thin 1/4 inch washer behind em,closest to the fork, to space em out alittle so they will turn.The problem is,the mechanics at the stealerships,who call themselves "TECHNICIANS",put em on backwards when they assemble the bike out of the crate.[the bike comes in the crate with the windscreen and brackets off and they have to put em on]
This also happened to me when I bought my Bird and I had to figure out what was wrong and then SHOW THEM what they did wrong.Mine now pops off easy as pie.And,just in case anyone is interested,Triumph does offer a lock as an accessory,to prevent stealing that windscreen.I have one on my bike which came standard on the SE model which is what I have.This is a pretty common problem and has been discussed on here before. WHY do the stealers make this common mistake?? Because they're in a hurry,and when you hurry,you make mistakes.And as we all know,haste, makes waste. Dave!!! |
|
Hmmm...well l bought direct from Triumph and installed myself and the thick side of the spindles were on the outside out of the box. The way the rubber bushing inside the spindle and the brass washer on the fork side interface with the spindle and the fastener leads me to think that this is indeed the correct way around.
I think the problem lies, more than anything else, with shoddy manufacturing tolerances.
| All that is solid melts into air, all that is holy is profaned, and man is at last compelled to face with sober senses, his real conditions of life, and his relations with his kind.
|
|
| | | davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
|
| | Posted : 18 Jun 2015 - 21:33 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: n3zat) | | |
n3zat wrote:
Not all dealerships are perfect we all need to make a living . |
|
You're absolutely right.BUT!!!! "DO THE JOB RIGHT" instead of this hurry up shit. It's little things like this windshield thing that can make or break a dealership's reputation.One has to ask himself:"If they can't get a simple thing like this quick release windshield right, WTF are they gonna do when I bring my machine in for service and or major repair work??? " I know that's what I was thinkin right after I bought my bike and just another reason why I do my own work!! And the really sad part about this whole senerio is,these shops are all around us,no matter what the product is that we buy! 
|
|
| | | gwight | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 26/04/2011 | | Posts | : | 761 | | Location | : | Broken Hill, N.S.W., Australia |
|
| | Posted : 18 Jun 2015 - 23:07 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: davetac1) | | |
davetac1 wrote:
The thick part of the mounting spindles should be facing inwards on each side,and the thin part,facing outwards,[the stealers usually put em on backwards].And you should be able to turn em with your fingers.Sometimes ya have might have to add a thin 1/4 inch washer behind em,closest to the fork, to space em out alittle so they will turn.The problem is,the mechanics at the stealerships,who call themselves "TECHNICIANS",put em on backwards when they assemble the bike out of the crate.[the bike comes in the crate with the windscreen and brackets off and they have to put em on]
This also happened to me when I bought my Bird and I had to figure out what was wrong and then SHOW THEM what they did wrong.Mine now pops off easy as pie.And,just in case anyone is interested,Triumph does offer a lock as an accessory,to prevent stealing that windscreen.I have one on my bike which came standard on the SE model which is what I have.This is a pretty common problem and has been discussed on here before. WHY do the stealers make this common mistake?? Because they're in a hurry,and when you hurry,you make mistakes.And as we all know,haste, makes waste. Dave!!! |
|
Read the second post, Dave.
Guido.
|
|
| | | davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
|
| | Posted : 18 Jun 2015 - 23:39 Post title : Re: QR screen (Re: gwight) | | | I know.I'm repeating what you said.My appologies sir.It's tough to get old,ya know!! DUH!!! 
|
|
|
| |
| |
|