CalSci windshield mounting issue

[Gearhead82]

UPS dropped off my CalSci Large windshield today.  When I went to install it, I noticed that the 6 mounting holes are a larger diameter than the ones on the OEM windshield.  I measured OEM at .495" and the CalSci at .590".  The 2 center mounting screws drop right though the holes so they're not going to do much as far as holding the windshield on.  I'm waiting for a response the the email I sent them.  Has anyone else experienced anything like this with their CalSci or other aftermarket shields? 

[Dalroo]

Sorry - no. I purchased the CalSci large and it installed in about 5 minutes with no issues. Sounds like they simply included the wrong hardware.

[Gearhead82]

Sorry - no. I purchased the CalSci large and it installed in about 5 minutes with no issues. Sounds like they simply included the wrong hardware.

It didn't come with new hardware.  It should just bolt up using the OEM hardware I assume, but the holes are too large.  Did yours come with new hardware?

[Gearhead82]

I got an email back from Mark at CalSci.  He said that is the size hole they've always used for the C14.  It mounts up fine. . . it's basically only using 4 of the 6 fasteners though.  I'm not really worried about it but may add a washer to the middle screws.

[Conrad]

I don't know about the large but my Calsci shorty had the same sized holes as the stocker. The only install issue was that since the shorty is thinner than the stocker, I had to add some washers so that it would snug up.

[SVonhof]

I removed my CalSci large windscreen a few months ago and there were 4 screws holding it in place and there are 2 others doing something else if I remember correctly. I don't remember exactly what each was fastening though.

[RBX QB]

Yes the holes are larger on both the Large and the Shorty. When all of the bolts are reinstalled, it's not an issue.

[jayke]

On my '08 I think two of the windshield bolts were shoulder bolts and that's why the holes in the CalSci are bigger. I replaced my +4.5 with  a new +7.5 from them last year and it bolted right on.

Did Kawasaki change the windshield hole size?

[Caffeinated]

My Cal-Sci large worked just fine.  The middle bolts should have a white plastic washer.

[Conrad]

Yes the holes are larger on both the Large and the Shorty. When all of the bolts are reinstalled, it's not an issue.

You were right and I was wrong. I reinstalled my shorty yesterday and I compared the hole sizes. The CalSci shield holes are slightly larger than the stocker but when you mount it up it makes no difference.

[RBX QB]

You were right and I was wrong. I reinstalled my shorty yesterday and I compared the hole sizes. The CalSci shield holes are slightly larger than the stocker but when you mount it up it makes no difference.

I had the same concerns when I saw the difference... but after 4000+ miles with no issues, I figure it's now just another unique fact about my bike.

[MrPepsi]

Yes mine are larger too.
but the center bolts seat ok.
You are using the larger of the six bolts for the center right?
You still have the white plastic washers with them?

[Gearhead82]

Yes mine are larger too.
but the center bolts seat ok.
You are using the larger of the six bolts for the center right?
You still have the white plastic washers with them?

Yes.  If you take the windshield off the bike you will notice that the center (larger, shoulder bolts) along with the plastic washers will slip right through the holes.  When it comes to mounting the windshield, the holes don't all align perfectly so those shoulder bolts are a little offset from the center of the holes, so they still hold the shield in place.  And BTW, I don't think those thin plastic washers are designed to help hold anything down.  They are just to protect the shield so it's not in direct contact with the bolts.  Those washers are just like the ones they used on some of the fairing screws to protect the paint from the head of the screw.

[RBX QB]

... along with the plastic washers will slip right through the holes.  ...

Mine didn't do that... The washers were still larger than the holes. I wouldn't be all warm and fuzzy if the washers fit thru the holes.

[Dalroo]

Sorry, posted and did not check back, and you are correct. In thinking back, I did not receive hardware, but reused the OEM hardware. Sorry, slept since then.