[a_tack]

I'm considering reserving the next pioneer 4 that comes in to my dealer and am wanting a 2 piece tilt out poly windshield. I'm wondering if it is worth the extra $100 to get the hard coat over the standard windshield?

 

[Moose]

Yes, it will wear a lot better.

 

[a_tack]

The dealer won't budge off of MSRP on the pioneer, but will give me 20% off of accessories.

 

[Moose]

Mine wouldn't either. I got a hardtop , rearview mirrors, and I think $200 off

 

[LouisianaMarine]

Yeah man, I would at least give it a shot. I have the less expensive one and I cant see a thing a lot of the time because the glare from the sun reflects off of all of the tiny scratches in the windshield. I am now saving up for the glass one.

 

[Springer]

I had the standard windshields before and they can be scratched just by washing them.

Get the hard coat!

 

[DBCooper]

If I go with the Honda tilt out windshield (in hard coat), can you easily (or, not so easily) remove the largest (upper) portion, when you don't want to have a windshield in?

Thanks.

 

[Moose]

DB, I'd say 15 minutes the first time you install everything. After that, just a couple to take on and off.

 

[DBCooper]

Thanks. I'm gonna order it this week.

My local dealer's a catbird. Does anyone know of a dealer who's offering 20% off on accessories? You can PM me if you want to. I'd appreciate it.

I don't get it, sometimes. Let's say he (dealer) only makes 10% if he offers me 20% off (stretch...as I think he makes more). Would you rather make 10% of something.....or 0% of something? All he has to do is hand me the windshield or place an order. I'll pay 100% up-front.

 

[a_tack]

My local dealer only offers 20% off if you have bought a machine there.

 

[Duwop]

Yes it would be best, i have 2 piece optical windscreen and i like it. you have to pay particular attention when cleaning as noit to scratch it. My lack of experience led me to this purchase and as said i do like it but the hard glass would be better.

 

[DBCooper]

I just installed my hard coat split windshield.

For a mere mortal, this installation would take about 30min. It took this sub-mortal close to an hour. That included driving to my in-laws to get my drill bits back!

If you're even thinking about a windshield.......do yourself a favor and just get this one. I can't begin to tell you how precise the fit is...and how good it looks. I was going to make my own (windshield). I'm SO glad I didn't. This is the one spot on the Pioneer I wouldn't skimp.

 

[Thunderstix]

I just installed my hard coat split windshield.

For a mere mortal, this installation would take about 30min. It took this sub-mortal close to an hour. That included driving to my in-laws to get my drill bits back!

If you're even thinking about a windshield.......do yourself a favor and just get this one. I can't begin to tell you how precise the fit is...and how good it looks. I was going to make my own (windshield). I'm SO glad I didn't. This is the one spot on the Pioneer I wouldn't skimp.

May we have a picture of it installed please Mr. Cooper!

 

[DBCooper]

Hey...no need to put your laser plumb and levels on this one. It's perfect!

Well, I hope it's pass-able.

My hard top and rear panel are supposed to be here tomorrow or Monday. When I get those, I'll mount the soft doors.

 

[Duwop]

DB I can't tell any difference between hard coat and poly just by looking at images. Is the hard coat a glass or similar to lexan

 

[DBCooper]

I know it's not glass. I don't know the physical differences between Lexan and any other "non-glass". Sorry.

 

[Thunderstix]

Perfect picture sir! Thanks very much. I was going to make my own but am now leaning towards the one you got, and with the hard coat as well.

 

[Thunderstix]

The hard coat will be like a lexan but way more scratch resistant , kind of like Mar-Guard if you are familiar with that. Should be much the same as the windshields they put on logging equipment like feller-butchers etc.

 

[rellison110]

Two piece folding windshield

Can anyone provide better instructions for intalling the two piece windshield?
Hondas instructions are pitiful.