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Old 03-29-2014, 08:44 PM   #1
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hi guys
I have a1950 f1 that needs to have a windshield put in . can you tell me what the 4 metal tabs are for, and are they going to interfere with the installation
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Old 03-29-2014, 08:49 PM   #2
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They are a MAJOR PITA, grind them completely off. 51-52 got by just fine without them, same windshield.
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Old 03-29-2014, 10:17 PM   #3
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They are a MAJOR PITA, grind them completely off. 51-52 got by just fine without them, same windshield.
I agree 100%. I cracked a new windshield because of those stupid things.
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Old 03-30-2014, 06:50 AM   #4
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Don't need them.. grind off, just used to hold windshield square.
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Old 03-30-2014, 07:49 AM   #5
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thanks for the help . looks like i'll grind them off
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Old 09-16-2017, 06:51 PM   #6
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I ground the lip off the top tabs and the windshield still broke 2 days later from stress.
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