P500 EMP Wipers Installed (the easy way)

[Oregonkirk]

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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Thanks Trigger. Just got mine installed. Great idea!

 

[Admin]

 

[GTS1953]

trigger,
In a couple of your pics it looks like you have a quick release clamp on the windshield adjustment. Mine has knobs that are a PIA to deal with. Where did your clamps come from?
Thanks

 

[trigger]

trigger,
In a couple of your pics it looks like you have a quick release clamp on the windshield adjustment. Mine has knobs that are a PIA to deal with. Where did your clamps come from?
Thanks

Mine is the Honda hardcoat windshield. The clamps came with it.

 

[GTS1953]

Mine is as well, but mine has the knobs. It was purchased last year, so I guess I need to look into this.

 

[trigger]

Mine has handles that can be tightened and then you cinch them down. Here's a good look at them...

 

[GTS1953]

Looks like the same windshield, just a different clamping mechanism. Good thing my buddy runs a Honda dealership, I have him working on a solution for me.

 

[GTS1953]

Turns out that my windshield is a lower grade than yours and comes with the wing screw type clamp. The good news is that the 700 windshield he sells has the quick clamps and he will probably replace at least a couple of them this year. I can wait a while for free hardware!

 

[trigger]

Turns out that my windshield is a lower grade than yours and comes with the wing screw type clamp. The good news is that the 700 windshield he sells has the quick clamps and he will probably replace at least a couple of them this year. I can wait a while for free hardware!

I thought it might be.

 

[jsanders]

I found this post while researching wipers for my p 500.I used the link trigger posted on the first page and went to RM atv.They sell the EMP wiper for 59$ and a tusk version for around 19$ they look very similar.Anyone try the tusk version or have input?

 

[Rdrcr]

Sure glad I found this thread! Riding my P520 in the PNW...I need wipers, lol!
I ordered the wipers today. Look forward to the install!

Mike

 

[trigger]

Sure glad I found this thread! Riding my P520 in the PNW...I need wipers, lol!
I ordered the wipers today. Look forward to the install!

Mike

Do you have the Honda hardcoat windshield?

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
Yes sir!

Mike

 

[trigger]

^^^^
Yes sir!

Mike

Yeah, should work just like I did mine then. FYI, I spent the high dollar for the EMP wipers but there are cheaper ones out there that I think are the same thing. Pretty sure @Mudder had a line on some.

 

[wvupsc]

Dammit. I thought the Crossroads 3D cupholders would be my last mod. Now you guys have me thinking about wipers. I remember plowing last winter and thinking that I wish I had wipers.

Update: Ordered EMP wiper

 

[Mudder]

Yeah, should work just like I did mine then. FYI, I spent the high dollar for the EMP wipers but there are cheaper ones out there that I think are the same thing. Pretty sure @Mudder had a line on some.

Yep, Ebay find, search UTV universal manual wiper, looks just like EMP but less than $15, pay attention to size. For reference on OEM full windshield. I have the 25 inch arm, 16 blade. I did remount them the @trigger way later on.
Heres the old thread

 

[wvupsc]

I received the wiper (just one for drivers side) and installed it today. It was so easy even I could do it. I might add one for the passenger side at some,point. I got the EMP wiper.

 

[Rdrcr]

I received mine too. I’m hoping to get some time in the next couple days to get them installed.

Mike

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
Installed my pair of EMP wipers today. They work great! Thanks again trigger!

I’ll have to take some pics and update my build thread.

Mike

 

[Morpheus]

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 Nice Trigger!!!

 

[ladoredb]

great tip on wiper installation.
Thanks Trigger