Bikes with windshields attached to the forks.
In spite of the popularity of windshields on Harley Davidson motorcycles, windshields are not principles features on some bikes, while other bikes acquire diminutive OEM (first Accoutrement manufacture) windshields. Adding a windscreen or changing elsewhere a inventory windscreen is fleet and painless, can save you bread and can build your riding amassed pleasurable and defended by protecting you from flying debris, by lessening wind enervate and by manufacture the bike added aerodynamic.
If for some reason yours does not, you will need to drill the holes yourself or have them done for you by the dealership or reputable mechanic.If you are replacing a pre-existing windshield or installing a new on a faring with preexisting holes, simply unscrew the bolts at the bottom of the windshield that hold it to faring. Inspect the gaskets; make sure they are present, in good shape and lie flat. If reusing the trim, remove it from the old windshield and put it on the new one before screwing the new windshield into place.
Provided your bike does not chalk up a faring you will need to buy a windshield and installation kit that is made for mounting onto the forks of the bike.
Non-detachable windshields that attach to the forks are mounted above the headlight and are adjustable to personal preference. Windshields are clamped and bolted in place; dampers are mounted on each fork; and spacers are used to protect the bikes finish and to correctly space the windshield between the brackets and the forks.
Detachable windshields that mount on the forks simply snap into place above the headlight and are held in place by wind pressure.
Faring
If your bike has a faring on it you will need a windshield and installation kit made specifically to attach to the faring.
As most farings come with windshields, or the ability to add one at a later time, chances are the faring already has the holes pre-drilled in it.
