Tusk - Fold down glass windshield. Initial impressions

[lifeisgoodsteve]

Hi All,

Just installed the Tusk fold down windshield and since I hadn't seen many or any folks with it on here thought some might be curious now or in the future.

Install was pretty straightforward. I do have some questions for them on a couple things, but basically nothing big.

After install I had to immediately at least take it for a little spin into the hills, which turned into a nice 10-12 mile jaunt.

Bottom Line

• Love the functionality so far of the protection with it up and the air in my face when secured down.
• There are a ton of gaps that come winter I'll have to seriously look at sealing so as not to let water and snow in. Think I'm resolved to the fact that there will always be air gaps so will limit but not try to get rid of completely.

Couple details regarding ventilation:

• Vents - Was about 72-78 degrees from leaving my place, to being up a thousand feet or more in the forested mountains. When driving the streets at 25-40 with the windshield up, opening the mechanical vents worked great to let in air. When I slowed down on the dirt forest road the head from the center console area got pretty darn noticeable so i stopped and folded the window down. Voila! Going in the 5-25mph range it was fantastic to get the full ventilation and never had any discomfort from the heat.

So far, my initial impression is that I'm super happy with the functionality of the windshield, providing exactly what I was looking for. We will see how I feel when trying to water tight the front, but at least for now it's looking good.

Cheers,

s

 

[sandbaja]

This is on my short list. My hesitancy is drilling and mounting the window support brackets on the hood.

How was the installation of the brackets?

 

[lifeisgoodsteve]

This is on my short list. My hesitancy is drilling and mounting the window support brackets on the hood.

How was the installation of the brackets?

It was super easy. You just attach the bracket to the window then fold the window down to see exactly where it sits on the fenders. Mark your holes, drill and install 2 bolts with washers and nylok nuts per side.

 

[Cabinking409]

did it bounce around when folded down on the hood? Where you aggressive riding or just driving roads when it was down?

 

[IngoTheBarbarian]

did it bounce around when folded down on the hood? Where you aggressive riding or just driving roads when it was down?

This is exactly what I want to know.

Can you haul ash over the bumpy bumps with it down?

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[sandbaja]

I've rode hard and easy...50-60 over the whoops and 35-50 through Baja scrub and maybe 15-40'ish over crappy rocky trails without issue. I've had it both up and down. The window glass does flex (vibrate) a bit but it seems more prevalent (noticeable) while idling than driving. I've not noticed any bounce while down as the suspension seems to absorb that and the mounts are pretty solid in the plastic. No issues so far. The vents work well when the window is up. Fit is not perfect and there are some traces of rust on the rivets near the hinge that I need to address.

 

[lifeisgoodsteve]

did it bounce around when folded down on the hood? Where you aggressive riding or just driving roads when it was down?

I've done quite a few hundred miles over bumpy dirt forest roads, 15-45mph and then a little bit of slow, rough rock crawling without issues.

I haven't had it in the dessert or super high speed terrain yet.

So far I still really like it. I really like having it up on the 30-60 min drive to the forest roads I use to access hunting areas, then when slowing down and it's heated up, enjoy having it fully folded down.

Haven't been in it with heavy rain or sub 30degree weather, so as originally mentioned, don't know how much the gaps in the vents and fitment at the bottom will let water/air through.

As of now, I'd make the same decision.

 

[Worrom1]

Maybe I missed it, how much does one cost ??

 

[lifeisgoodsteve]

Maybe I missed it, how much does one cost ??

$489.99

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[Worrom1]

$489.99

Tusk UTV Folding Glass Windshield | Parts & Accessories | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

Shop for Windshields, like Tusk UTV Folding Glass Windshield at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. We have the best prices on dirt bike, atv and motorcycle parts, apparel and accessories and offer excellent customer service.

www.rockymountainatvmc.com

Thanks, not to bad for what you get. Fit looks nice.

 

[Cabinking409]

I've done quite a few hundred miles over bumpy dirt forest roads, 15-45mph and then a little bit of slow, rough rock crawling without issues.

I haven't had it in the dessert or super high speed terrain yet.

So far I still really like it. I really like having it up on the 30-60 min drive to the forest roads I use to access hunting areas, then when slowing down and it's heated up, enjoy having it fully folded down.

Haven't been in it with heavy rain or sub 30degree weather, so as originally mentioned, don't know how much the gaps in the vents and fitment at the bottom will let water/air through.

As of now, I'd make the same decision.

Good info. Thanks.

 

[IngoTheBarbarian]

I've done quite a few hundred miles over bumpy dirt forest roads, 15-45mph and then a little bit of slow, rough rock crawling without issues.

I haven't had it in the dessert or super high speed terrain yet.

So far I still really like it. I really like having it up on the 30-60 min drive to the forest roads I use to access hunting areas, then when slowing down and it's heated up, enjoy having it fully folded down.

Haven't been in it with heavy rain or sub 30degree weather, so as originally mentioned, don't know how much the gaps in the vents and fitment at the bottom will let water/air through.

As of now, I'd make the same decision.

I just realized that you're the guy I asked about your Talon on Rokslide. Seeing your rig and after I asked you about it kinda made me commit to finding one.

I'm piling up quite a list of wants and needs for mine and that windshield is one of them. And a roof rack like yours would be really nice for shed hunting this spring .



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[lifeisgoodsteve]

I just realized that you're the guy I asked about your Talon on Rokslide. Seeing your rig and after I asked you about it kinda made me commit to finding one.

I'm piling up quite a list of wants and needs for mine and that windshield is one of them. And a roof rack like yours would be really nice for shed hunting this spring .

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Sweet!! Hope it works out for you.
I’m happy so far and do love the windshield.

cheers,

s