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[NEW2elec]

To everyone who wanted a larger windscreen for touring here you go.

http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_2&products_id=230

[Testpilot1]

You might b right about zero :-)
For me I won't be parting with what they're asking,not when MRA, PUIG ,and GIVI are doing similar for a fraction of the cost........

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

Prior Zero-provided windscreens were branded MRA kits. This is an MRA design that is not available on the MRA website or other vendors, so they have customized it around the Zero, but we don't have a user review yet confirming success of their claims.

Last year, I applied an MRA X-creen spoiler to Zero's commuter windscreen and got a nice effect but with some sensitivity to wind oscillations at highway speeds (a wobble if it wasn't mounted with more than two points) so presumably they've accounted for this by testing and refinement.

I previously commented quickly about this on another windscreen thread: http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=4673.msg41968#msg41968

[Richard230]

The Zero-brand windshields for the 2012 model year were Slipstreamer Spit Fire windshields, with appropriate handlebar brackets.  I have the MRA Zero windshield on my 2014 S and like it.  I also liked the Spit Fire that was on my 2012 S. They both kept/keep the wind off of my chest while letting the breeze hit my helmet, which I like.

[togo]

Good to see a bigger windshield available.

Price is not bargain basement but doesn't seem
outrageous.

But not very serious protection.

http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/vetter_fairings/Alcan-Fairing/Alcan-Fairing-P2.html

[Killroy]

I bought this $50 windscreen from Hong Kong and it works great for $50.  My life on the SR at freeway speeds is so much nicer.  No more getting air blasted in the chest and the ride has less wind noise.  Brackets work, which was a risk.

The shape could be a little more optimized.  There is a gap that lets some air in over the headlight and the bottom corners are close to the turn signals.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-19-x17-Large-Clear-Windshield-in-All-7-8-1-Handlebars-Universal-/171771823361?hash=item27fe660501:g:P-oAAOSwGvhT5Iiy&vxp=mtr

Its clear, so it is a little hard to see in the pictures

[Kocho]

That looks decent! How tall are you? Do you get an increased buffeting for your helmet? If you tuck forward, can your head behind the screen or is it too close?

I might buy one. Today was my first longer highway ride. Up to 65mph the wind isn't terrible for short distances, but I did try a few sections at up to 85mph and it was blasting me in the chest...

Doe the wider bottom/sides do anything useful? The Zero screen is narrow on the bottom and wide on the top. This one you got is the opposite... 

[Killroy]

I'm 5'6" and not all, but a lot of air is going over my head.  Ride is a lot quieter and if I have the visor cracked, then I'm not getting blasted on the freeway.  No buffeting. 

For me, it was very uncomfortable to ride over 70 before.

Love it.

The Zero screens are not cheap and the design of the big one is busy.

[Erasmo]

For $60 I'll take a shot at it, just ordered one.

[Kocho]

I also just ordered one. I'm 6'4" so unless I put a huge windscreen I am unlikely to be as well-covered as I'd like, but I hope it will adjust to a position where it protects at least some of me without creating undue turbulence for my helmet.

There seem to be several sellers selling this particular screen, with the lowest total price of $53.49 being this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-19-x17-Clear-Windshield-For-Motorcycle-Yamaha-Cruiser-7-8-1-Handlebars/231923751389?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36499%26meid%3D6200d684277b49ff842ebebd0bafa7cf%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D171771823361

The descriptions and photos the three sellers I looked at are identical, two of them even have ebay IDs that are almost the same, so I won't be surprised if they are the same seller with different storefronts...

[Primus]

I'm pretty tall as well.  Any update?  Does it work well for you?

I also just ordered one. I'm 6'4" so unless I put a huge windscreen I am unlikely to be as well-covered as I'd like, but I hope it will adjust to a position where it protects at least some of me without creating undue turbulence for my helmet.

[Kocho]

Hasn't arrived yet. It was supposed to be here by now, but a couple of days ago the seller contacted me to tell me the mail service returned it to them. Confirmed my address (he did send it to the right one) and he is re-sending. I'll post here once I get it.

I'm pretty tall as well.  Any update?  Does it work well for you?

I also just ordered one. I'm 6'4" so unless I put a huge windscreen I am unlikely to be as well-covered as I'd like, but I hope it will adjust to a position where it protects at least some of me without creating undue turbulence for my helmet.

[Erasmo]

Mine arrived yesterday Let's see how it fits on the DS.

Doesn't look out of proportion to me:


Now to figure out how to mount the darn thing...

[Primus]

Nice!  That convinced me.  I ordered one too for my '15 DS.

[Erasmo]

Did a quick and dirty installation:





Killroy thank you for the photos, it made the mounting a whole lot easier.