Who is going to be the first to try the new windscreen on an older model 14?

[just gone]

Nice job Skidder! Can you tell us more about how you made the top lip?
Was there heating and bending involved?

By the way, what are those two pods with what looks like three leds on top of the dash in the third picture?

They appear to be TPX visual alerts.

[gPink]

Thanks Marty.

[mikeb2411]

I don't think local dealers carry much of anything in stock, anywhere.  Especially not things specific to one model like windshields, plastic parts, rotors, gears, gaskets, stuff like that.  Some will stock fairly general stuff like brake pads, shims, crush washers, plastic rivets, bolts, bulbs, oil, filters, lube, several tires...  Can't blame them, there are thousands upon thousands of parts... they don't have the space, money, or demand.

nuh-uh...they don't stock bolts! I tried to get some and had to order them and that was after checking with 2 local dealers !

[Rhino]

Wow skidder! That looks fantastic! I've been riding behind a CB Ultra Tour domed for about 60,000 miles now. I've got no complaints but always open to improvement. Please let us know how it works out when you get a chance to try it. Oh, and WELCOME!

[maxtog]

nuh-uh...they don't stock bolts!

That's why I said SOME would, not many or most.  And it will depend on what kind, too.  I suppose I should be shocked if any did!

[mikeb2411]

That's why I said SOME would, not many or most.  And it will depend on what kind, too.  I suppose I should be shocked if any did!

They're all programmed to say the same thing, "I can order it and it'll be here in few days"!

[skidder008]

Hey folks.  Thanks for the compliments.  Muchly appreciated.
A few answers:
1. Took about 2 hours from start to finish.  That included laying out all the parts, measuring, measuring, measuring and measuring.  I used a fine, metal scroll blade on a jigsaw.  Masked the windshield, then drew my stencil using the parts, eye-balling the lines, and using the cutout diagram from the Kawasaki Parts Nation parts page to get the thumb cutouts for opening the vent.  I started cutting inside the whole I traced out, then expanded slowly and carefully.  Actually easier than I anticipated. 
2. Yes, those are TPX visual laser and radar (really, just a big ticket) detector(s). 
3. The lip - Struggled with this a bit.  Wanted to stay away from gluing or heating and bending.  The Cee Bailey is a pretty think windshield so what I ended up doing was building out a lip using layer upon layer of two-sided, black, 3M tape.  The rubber mount that I bought from the parts page has adhesive on it so it's structurally sound.  And, that 3M tape sticks like concrete most of the time.  So, we'll just have to wait and see.  If the lip doesn't pan out, I'll have to buy/cut a piece of clear plastic and epoxy it on.  Stay tuned.
4. Parts - I ordered the parts from Kawasaki Parts Nation.  Wasn't cheap by any means, but they managed to ship me everything except one small washer.  Overall, a pretty good experience. 

Parts list is below.  Best of luck to those who wish to do the install.  Fire me a message if you have any questions. 


Product                                                                           Unit Price   Qty   Total
   
"COVER,M.S.BLACK                 Item #14093-0140-660"   $114.38   1   $114.38
"COVER                                  Item #14093-0141"           $9.44   1   $9.44
"COVER                                  Item #14093-0142"           $9.44   1   $9.44
"COVER,WINDSHIELD              Item #14093-0271"           $29.58   1   $29.58
"COVER-ASSY                          Item #16146-0773"           $112.08   1   $112.08
"PAD,WINDSHIELD                   Item #39156-1936"           $4.22   1   $4.22
"WASHER-PLAIN,5MM               Item #411AB0500"           $1.67   4   $6.68
"WASHER,NYLON,5.3X11.5X1.5 Item #92022-1521"           $2.53   3   $7.59
"COLLAR,5.6X7.6X7                  Item #92152-1929"           $6.44   2   $12.88
"BOLT,SOCKET,6X14                  Item #92154-0856"             $1.67   2   $3.34
"BOLT,SOCKET,5X12                  Item #92154-0917"            $2.74   2   $5.48
"BOLT,SOCKET,5X16                  Item #92154-1701"            $1.67   4   $6.68
"DAMPER,WINDSHIELD,LWR      Item #92161-0398"           $3.99   2   $7.98
"DAMPER,12.5X21X3                 Item #92161-1774"           $1.67   6   $10.02
"SCREW,TAPPING,5X10              Item #92172-0335"           $1.67   2   $3.34

Subtotal:   $343.13
Salestax:   $0.00
Shipping:   $44.96
Order Total:   $388.09

[maxtog]

Subtotal:   $343.13

Ouch.  $343 for a mail slot!  But just as ouch is part 55036-009, which is the entire, assembled windshield for the oh-so-reasonable price of $722.  I suppose it is nice that one can also buy just the plexigas/base screen when it gets all scratched, and move the expensive mail slot vent stuff to it... that is "only"  $261.65.

http://www.kawasakipartsnation.com/oemparts/a/kaw/54d91f8b87a8651e14b3d550/windshield

At least they are trying to be "fair", since the non-mail slot windscreen is also $261.65

http://www.kawasakipartsnation.com/oemparts/a/kaw/50a99d8df87002235ccd807c/windshield

[gPink]

Skidder, thanks a lot for the parts list.

[skidder008]

Hello there.  Half way through the season and a about 4000K on the bike with the windshield vent.  Significantly dropped the helmet buffeting.  However, also significantly increased the water flow to the crotch when open in the hard rain.   

Worth it in my opinion.  Just be sure to close it up when you hit the 7 hr mark in the rain. 

Good luck if anyone decides to move forward and feel free to reach out if you have questions.

Cheers...

Skidder

[Zacharykro6]

Hi everyone, just wanted to comment that I did the opposite of the subject - but my findings may help some people.

I have a 2015 bike and I have installed an earlier style screen. I wasn't trying to get rid of the vent, I just wanted a shorter screen with no flip up due to my interpretation of some great information I read on Calsci's website. I am running the early style screen with my bolts that came off the 2015 screen, all I had to add was 1 washer to each bolt. It would look cleaner if I had the bolt covers or if I painted the center bolt black.

The improvement in buffeting by using the early screen is dramatic according to my passenger. (I might hesitate to add a 2015 style screen if I have a passenger frequently.) She says that with the 2015 screen it is hard to hold her helmet straight, it gets thrown around by wind. In the low positions I notice no ill effects of the older style windscreen, but when it is more than 1/3 of the way up at highway speed I do feel pulled toward the steering head by back pressure.

[Diablo6v]

I bought the 2015 screen from a Cogger. I love it. It takes some time learning how the vent works and the best height. Reduces almost all of my helmet buffeting and back pressure. I paid $350 for it used in almost new condition. I didn't have any issues in the rain but it was only partially open. The vent has two settings.

[Mms]

Hello Skidder,

Thanks for posting the parts list. I am going to go ahead and purchase the windshield with the vent precut from CalSci. Should be no problem according to their website. (see below)

The shields for the 2015+ are identical to the 2008-2014 shields except instead of our vent we use the Kawasaki vent. Riders of 2008+ Concours may also use these 2015+ shields if they buy the vent mechanism from Kawasaki.

[/size]

So with your parts list it should be straight forward. Looks like the windshield with shipping is $225 and the parts you listed are  $388.09. Thanks again for posting the parts list.

[maxtog]

So with your parts list it should be straight forward. Looks like the windshield with shipping is $225 and the parts you listed are  $388.09. Thanks again for posting the parts list.

$613.09 for a windscreen... ouch!  I am "blown away"  (pun intended) ((hardy har har))

[Conrad]

$613.09 for a windscreen... ouch!  I am "blown away"  (pun intended) ((hardy har har))

Don't quit your day job Max.