New windscreen/windshield help

[Mat]

Hi all, brand new to the site

 

I’ve just inherited my father in laws 1999 vfr 800-lovely machine. There’s a few things I need to do to her to get her back in prime shape, firstly I was hoping for some advice on replacement touring windscreen/windshields, as the one on it has seen better days

 

thanks in advance 

 

Mat

[bmart]

Advice on the mechanics of a swap, sourcing, or choosing one that is good for you? 

[Mat]

Thanks for the response bmart, the choosing of one I’d say. The mechanics of it seem fairly straight forward, I’ve changed a few on other bikes before. I’m thinking more the wind protection side of things(it’s more of an aggressive riding position than I’m used to)and whether it’s worth getting a higher windshield style than the original. Any advice is very much appreciated as like I say I’m still very new to this style of bike. So far, I’ve found It no problem on the wrists, but can definitely feel it on the shoulders-but maybe that’s cos I’m still getting used to that more tucked in riding position. Hey ho it’s still all good fun and I’m loving the journey 

[bmart]

I just took off my double bubble to go back to stock which for me, is much better! Wind over my shoulders instead of into me helmet. It was a total PITA to mount as none of the holes align without some serious plastic muscling. It was the same on my other VFR. 

[stuartb3502]

Ive been through multiple big screens on my other upright bike. It took years of helmet buffeting / pounding before I found that some deflectors sorted it out. What’s that got to do with the Viffer?
 

Well. Ive recently come back to riding mine after a few years gap. I’ve found the smooth non-turbulent air bliss. Yes, you feel it a lot more, but it’s not noisy. I guess if you’re going to do longer tours you might want to experiment, but otherwise I’d suggest sticking with it fir a while before swapping screens.
 

If you’re finding the different riding position difficult,  then changing to a different screen might make that worse (as the air pressure is taking some of your weight at the moment) . And if you end up changing bars, you’ll want to do that before plumping for a screen so that you’ve settled your riding position.

 

Sounds like you want to change the screen because it’s not in great nick, but having tried and then sold a double bubble, Id be tempted to perhaps ride with it as is for a while before deciding how to splash the cash.  Apologies if any of this comes across as advice on sucking eggs.

Of course, you’ll get different opinions….   Enjoy the bike!

 

 

[Mat]

Thanks for the help/advice all very much appreciated. I’ll take it onboard and just ride with it for now and see how I get on-and yes stuartb3502 it was more a cosmetic thing, maybe I’ll just try looking for a replacement of the original screen rather than a mod

 

thanks again

Mat