Replacement windshields - availability and cost

[Texas Transplant]

The two plexiglass windshields on my Stratos have needed replacing for some time. One had a brillo pad taken to it (previous owner), and the other on the drivers side, has had spider cracks right where you would look.



Well, I broke the drivers side one this weekend (at the same time cutting the &^%#$&^%$ out of my finger), and need to replace it/them.



Found some replacements from a Stratos dealer that also keeps/handles replacement parts, but they are expensive as can be. $100.00 for one, or 2 for $180.00. This seems awful high to me, but they obviously 'plug and play' correctly.



Anyone have any other ideas or feedback? Found several places that will make a replacement if I send them one of mine as a template, but I'm thinking the overall process and shipping, will probably not save me that much.



Tex

 

[Larry Harp]

Check out the other guys but I'll bet you're correct in your assumption. You might give E-Bay a look-see.



Harpo

 

[ilbert cales]

Check the phone book, there may be a windshield shop in your area. These guys do great work, you cannot tell the difference from the factory ones. Good luck.

Bubby

 

[Craig Roberts]

$100.00 is right in the ballpark for factory replacements. Try Bubby's suggestion. Check a local shop that does plexiglass forming. It should be about 25-30% cheaper, and usually good quality.



Craig