P500 EMP Wipers Installed (the easy way)

[trigger]

Never really wanted a full windshield but after riding and plowing in the cold, figured it could be justified. Had only used it in the cold and snow and never really wet conditions until the last ride. Light rain and water holes made for a wet windshield and that made the glare on the plastic suck ass. Had a squeegee but stopping every 5 minutes on a group ride isn't an option so you just go a while without seeing too good, and that's stupid. Needed a wiper bad!
Could have bought one and opened up a little porthole to look through but then your passenger doesn't get to see very well, decided two was the way to go. Could've gotten the 12" but 16" covers more area and I think they're the same price, $100 for two and if they lap over each other, oh well.
Looked at this thing long and hard and tried every mounting configuration and sweep pattern possible. They have a factory bend to them too and don't come straight off the pivot. Should I sweep up, down, another factor is how they would sit it the rested position? After time spent this is what I came up with...

This is the Honda Hardcoat Tipout. Didn't have to drill through the windshield or anything. Used one of the mounting holes on each side for the clamp attachment. Removed the nut, bolt and plastic bushing that goes through the rubber grommet. The windshield grommet doesn't have to come out, it's big enough for the wiper bolt to go through. The only alteration I had to make was to the plastic bracket, it has the little recessed nut area on the back. I just drilled the hole bigger for the wiper bolt to fit, 1/2".
Factory brackets, factory grommets and factory drilled holes, wipers the easy way!

 

[Todd627]

Wow!! Excellent job @trigger!!!! Looks like it came right from the factory like that!!

 

[Mudder]

Smart install @trigger. Wish I had a similar set up with this mounted during that dusty takeover ride! Driving nearly blind.

 

[Chooglin]

Excellent install , you guys really need to quit posting these types of mods , the spending is getting out of control

 

[Montecresto]

Never really wanted a full windshield but after riding and plowing in the cold, figured it could be justified. Had only used it in the cold and snow and never really wet conditions until the last ride. Light rain and water holes made for a wet windshield and that made the glare on the plastic suck ass. Had a squeegee but stopping every 5 minutes on a group ride isn't an option so you just go a while without seeing too good, and that's stupid. Needed a wiper bad!
Could have bought one and opened up a little porthole to look through but then your passenger doesn't get to see very well, decided two was the way to go. Could've gotten the 12" but 16" covers more area and I think they're the same price, $100 for two and if they lap over each other, oh well.
Looked at this thing long and hard and tried every mounting configuration and sweep pattern possible. They have a factory bend to them too and don't come straight off the pivot. Should I sweep up, down, another factor is how they would sit it the rested position? After time spent this is what I came up with...

This is the Honda Hardcoat Tipout. Didn't have to drill through the windshield or anything. Used one of the mounting holes on each side for the clamp attachment. Removed the nut, bolt and plastic bushing that goes through the rubber grommet. The windshield grommet doesn't have to come out, it's big enough for the wiper bolt to go through. The only alteration I had to make was to the plastic bracket, it has the little recessed nut area on the back. I just drilled the hole bigger for the wiper bolt to fit, 1/2".
Factory brackets, factory grommets and factory drilled holes, wipers the easy way!

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Very cool, how’d you wire the motor and switch for that.

 

[trigger]

Very cool, how’d you wire the motor and switch for that.

These are manual wipers.

 

[Montecresto]

These are manual wipers.

Oh nice, like the old Model T.

 

[Montecresto]

These are manual wipers.

Do you have a link for them? And do they look like they’ll be ok on the plastic?

 

[trigger]

Yeah, they're made for the poly hardcoat.

EMP UTV Hand Operated Windshield Wiper

 

[Smitty335]

Never really wanted a full windshield but after riding and plowing in the cold, figured it could be justified. Had only used it in the cold and snow and never really wet conditions until the last ride. Light rain and water holes made for a wet windshield and that made the glare on the plastic suck ass. Had a squeegee but stopping every 5 minutes on a group ride isn't an option so you just go a while without seeing too good, and that's stupid. Needed a wiper bad!
Could have bought one and opened up a little porthole to look through but then your passenger doesn't get to see very well, decided two was the way to go. Could've gotten the 12" but 16" covers more area and I think they're the same price, $100 for two and if they lap over each other, oh well.
Looked at this thing long and hard and tried every mounting configuration and sweep pattern possible. They have a factory bend to them too and don't come straight off the pivot. Should I sweep up, down, another factor is how they would sit it the rested position? After time spent this is what I came up with...

This is the Honda Hardcoat Tipout. Didn't have to drill through the windshield or anything. Used one of the mounting holes on each side for the clamp attachment. Removed the nut, bolt and plastic bushing that goes through the rubber grommet. The windshield grommet doesn't have to come out, it's big enough for the wiper bolt to go through. The only alteration I had to make was to the plastic bracket, it has the little recessed nut area on the back. I just drilled the hole bigger for the wiper bolt to fit, 1/2".
Factory brackets, factory grommets and factory drilled holes, wipers the easy way!

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Only issue I see with this set up, it's need a link between the two wipers that the passenger operates, HA!

 

[CumminsPusher]

Very nice job they look factory. Professional as always!

 

[trigger]

Only issue I see with this set up, it's need a link between the two wipers that the passenger operates, HA!

Another advantage of the P5 Smitty, I can reach them both easy.

 

[Smitty335]

Another advantage of the P5 Smitty, I can reach them both easy.

My wing span sill isn't long enough, even in a P5, HA!

 

[Montecresto]

My wing span sill isn't long enough, even in a P5, HA!

And lord knows you don’t need to be taking your hands or eyes off the wheel.

 

[Smitty335]

And lord knows you don’t need to be taking your hands or eyes off the wheel.

Aint that the truth, HA!

 

[Remington]

Nice install! I knew after seeing the ones on my P1K5 and dealing with the rain and water holes that weekend you’d splurge for some.

You said “Long and Hard” lmao

 

[RichUSAF]

Looks great! Ordering a set now. @trigger how are they holding up?

 

[trigger]

Looks great! Ordering a set now. @trigger how are they holding up?

Holding up well. Used them on the last ride and they worked great. Some have stated that if they become loose and won't stay up that you can tighten them up more. I don't see this as the case, what keeps them tight is the spring in the arm.

 

[dls1966]

Just ordered a set of wipers for mine they looked so cool on triggers setup plus I have the same windshield so hopefully I won't have to drill any holes been using a towel this far it will be Nice not to have to stop and get out to see

 

[Montecresto]

Just ordered a set of wipers for mine they looked so cool on triggers setup plus I have the same windshield so hopefully I won't have to drill any holes been using a towel this far it will be Nice not to have to stop and get out to see

Motorized or manual?