Got a reply from National Cycle. The Vstream will not fit the 2016.Well, that sucks. I’m happy with mine. Works much better providing protection than my Cee Bailey. Of, course, I am concerned that the bracket mount could fail some time in the future...
Guess I’ll go with the CalSci screen
I have the vent type newer OEM windshield on my '10 model so the holes are still in the same places, however there are some hardware differences. Screws and washers that are different
so some scrounging and ordering previous years small parts may be necessary, but I'd be very surprised if the Vstream didn't fit once the little pieces were there in hand.
But to be true to your question, no I don't know for sure.
That is my understanding, also... that the windshield support's dimensions and holes are all identical on all C14's, regardless of year. The 2008-20154 all have the same exact attachment hardware (retaining clamps, washers, bolts, and gaskets), regardless of screen. But the 20165+ used different attachment hardware for the newer "vented" OEM screen. So, if one were to get the previous attachment hardware, someone with a 20165-2018 C14 should be able to mount ANY screen that would fit a 2008-20154 C14 (and vice-versa.
Such parts should be readily orderable from a Kawasaki dealer. [But probably cheaper elsewhere (Partzilla, Ron Ayers, et al.)]
FIFY.
I agree except for the years you mentioned. I know, picky picky picky.
Got a reply from National Cycle. The Vstream will not fit the 2016.
Guess I’ll go with the CalSci screen
Marty, did I read correctly, that you put the newer Kawi windscreen on your bike, the windscreen with the vent?
Thank you Marty. Do you find the vent does anything or is it "gimmicky"?
Pulled the stock windscreen off my bike. And then needed to perform surgery to remove the "dampers" (aka rubber gaskets) on both sides to remove them.
I still tore them in a few places, so a trip to Partzilla and $24 later (including shipping), two new pairs of gaskets are on the way.
Bought a used VStream. Looking forward to checking it out.
The old "dampers" would probably work, but as the tears occurred around the holes, that's prime entry point for water.
I'm not getting what you are saying.... and I've been in rainstorms where I rode thru a tornado, and hurricanes, drinking from the firehose for 8 hours straight.... rain coming from every direction... and the inside surface of the screen had as much rain hitting it as the outside at times... so what "sealing' thing are you talking about....the screws thread into the bracket, and it gets wet from the backside, when the storm is bad enough....
I'm not getting what you are saying.... and I've been in rainstorms where I rode thru a tornado, and hurricanes, drinking from the firehose for 8 hours straight.... rain coming from every direction... and the inside surface of the screen had as much rain hitting it as the outside at times... so what "sealing' thing are you talking about....the screws thread into the bracket, and it gets wet from the backside, when the storm is bad enough....
kinda like this...
https://youtu.be/K2ihL_FrFPs
I think/thought he was talking about the flat rubber gaskets under the windscreen bolting plates that press against the clear windscreen. Those are there to absorb shock and spread load to prevent cracking the plastics, I don't think it has much to do with keeping water out (although it might, a little).