Install guide

How to replace motorcycle windscreens

20 minutes at home, 0.3 h at a workshop (about $29 in labour at US independent rates). Difficulty: easy.

Job summary

DIY time20 min
Shop labour0.3 h
DifficultyEasy
Material3mm cast acrylic or polycarbonate
Mounting4-6 point bolt-on with well-nuts
Height rangeSport -50mm to touring +150mm over stock

Step by step

  1. 1. Confirm the part fits

    Check the part against your exact model year and, where possible, your VIN. Match the screen to your riding position, not just your bike

  2. 2. Prepare the bike

    Park on level ground, use paddock stands or a centre stand as required, let the engine cool, and disconnect the battery negative if you are touching wiring.

  3. 3. Remove the old part

    Work in the reverse of assembly order, bagging and labelling fasteners. Expect around 8 minutes here on a easy job.

  4. 4. Fit the new part

    Material: 3mm cast acrylic or polycarbonate. Fit dry unless the manual calls for grease or thread-lock, and start every fastener by hand.

  5. 5. Torque and verify

    Torque every fastener to the manual value with a calibrated wrench. Never guess on brake, axle, or engine-mount hardware.

  6. 6. Test and re-check

    Do a stationary function check, then a slow test ride. Re-check fasteners and settings after the first 100 km.

Do it now if you see these

  • Buffeting or helmet noise above 100 km/h
  • Crazing, scratches or hazing that scatters light at night
  • Cracks radiating from mounting holes

Check before you start

  • Match the screen to your riding position, not just your bike
  • Check hole spacing against the stock screen before ordering
  • Reuse or replace the rubber well-nuts — overtightening cracks screens
  • Tinted screens are legal for wind protection but should not obscure headlight output

Find the right part

FAQ

Does a taller screen always mean less noise?

No. Noise is worst when turbulent air hits the base of the helmet. A screen that ends just below your line of sight usually beats a very tall one.