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[GNU]

Hi,
Here's what the DS screen looks like on the SR.
The screen comes with slightly bent arms, which curves nicely around the new dash.

Pros:

• Riding in cold weather is more pleasant as it reduces cold wind hitting the torso quite a bit.
  It keeps rain from hitting the cell phone I've got attached to the handle bar.

Cons:

• I find that riding with it increases wind noise. (due to turbulence). I've played around with different angles and the result changes but it's always noticeable louder than riding without the screen.

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

The screen comes with slightly bent arms, which curves nicely around the new dash.

Pros:

• Riding in cold weather is more pleasant as it reduces cold wind hitting the torso quite a bit.
  It keeps rain from hitting the cell phone I've got attached to the handle bar.

Cons:

• I find that riding with it increases wind noise. (due to turbulence). I've played around with different angles and the result changes but it's always noticeable louder than riding without the screen.

That matches my experience with the commuter screen, although turbulence may be lower. Also, the mounting is a bit longer (or I've extended it fully) which allows the windshield to go right up to the headlight housing. I can't tuck fully behind the screen without extending the mounting fully, in any case, which makes a big difference for highway rain night riding (I'm sure most people here would find that combination unthinkable but I enjoy it with the right gear).

[Sy Gray]

Is the Windshield easy to remove on and off - I would like to use the highway occasionally - is this something that would take 10 minutes to install on on off

[Richard230]

Is the Windshield easy to remove on and off - I would like to use the highway occasionally - is this something that would take 10 minutes to install on on off

While there are easier windshields to remove (the National Cycle Deflector Shield DX comes to mind), the Zero commuter windshield can be removed in about 2 minutes and reinstalled in less than 5. But you need an Allen (hex) wrench to accomplish this task.

[dc5dd]

Is the Windshield easy to remove on and off - I would like to use the highway occasionally - is this something that would take 10 minutes to install on on off

While there are easier windshields to remove (the National Cycle Deflector Shield DX comes to mind), the Zero commuter windshield can be removed in about 2 minutes and reinstalled in less than 5. But you need an Allen (hex) wrench to accomplish this task.

Richard so the windshield attaches on to the handlebar clamps?  For MRI aftermarket the kit attaches on to the handlebar itself.  I'm looking at this windshield.  What do you think?

[Richard230]

dc5dd, that windshield might work, but its attachment will not be optimum.  The problem is that the Zero bars are tapered and the bar clamps on that windshield may not be able to completely conform to the taper of the bars.  Also, the Zero bars are pretty short and have a severe curve at the top and bottom of the bars.  Plus, they are fouled with attached wires and control housings, limiting your available locations for the windshield clamps.  A small windshield, like the Zero-brand, (a Slipstreamer Spit Fire windshield with a Zero sticker on it) that I installed on my 2012 Zero S seemed to work OK with that bike's similar bars but you could tell that the clamps were not happy.  However, I never had a problem with the windshield loosening and my daughter is still using it on that bike. However, the attachment method used by the current commuter windshield seems to be a better engineering solution, even if it is something that can not be removed as quickly, or moved as easily to another motorcycle in the future.

My recommendation is to take a close look at the windshield clamps on the MRI windshield to be sure that they will fit on the bars securely and that they will be able to accommodate the taper of the Zero's bars.

[krash7172]

GNU, here is my DS screen tucked in low which I prefer. It also has the new logo and the finishing bead around the top. I assume same physical design?

[Richard230]

Roberto wanted to see a photo of the Zero Commuter windshield and I thought others might be interested in how it mounts, also.  Attached is a photo of the mounting system.  Note that the angle of the windshield can be adjusted by moving the windshield to most any angle and then tightening the two screws at the front of the windshield securing the black plastic fittings at each side of the windshield. Tightening the screws increases the tension on the ball ends of the securing rods and keeps the windshield at the desired angle.  Note however, that the windshield will eventually loosen and the angle will change as you are riding due to vibration.  Readjusting to the desired angle and then re-tightening the screws (which will have loosened) will re-secure the windshield again.

[rsc70]

Hi!!

Richard Thanks for your kind and prompt reply.

I'd like to know which model is this screen.

I've searched the MRA website but I have not managed to find.

[Richard230]

Hi!!

Richard Thanks for your kind and prompt reply.

I'd like to know which model is this screen.

I've searched the MRA website but I have not managed to find.

I believe that the plastic windshield is a standard MRA item, but the mounts are unique to Zero and can not be purchased directly from MRA.  If you can not, or do not, want to buy the Zero windshield, I would recommend purchasing the windshield (or something similar) shown in the photo attached to dc5dd's message above. It will not look as neat as Zero's mounting system, but should work well enough.

[aaronzeromoto]

Sorry to be slow to respond here.  We've been busy with the 2015 launch.

The Commuter Screen and the Dual Sport Screen are both custom made for us by MRA and are not standard MRA products.  This includes both the mounting kits and the wind screens.  They are trimmed from standard screen offerings. Some of the standard offerings might work but I can't say that I have tried them and can confirm that we didn't homologate alternatives.  Of course, I am always interested to see what other people try. Always lots of great feedback on the forums.

Regards,
aaronzeromoto

[Brian Wang]

Here is a perspective prospective Zero commuter screen buyers might want to consider:

I'm disappointed with the commuter screen. 2014 zero S, just installed the screen and have been messing with the angle adjustments. I was so excited for it, was hoping it could help to streamlining highway aerodynamics a little bit better, but the thing changes a quiet, smooth, and pure ride to a ride full of pounding turbulence that gives me a headache and makes my ears ring after the ride. I am constantly moving my head forward, back, up, down, and behind the screen, just trying to find a quieter position with less buffeting.

While before you have an even spread of wind and weather all over your torso, the windscreen just pushes the wind, now faster and with more turbulence, onto your head, shoulders, under the helmet at the neckline, hands, and arms. For summer riding... This then means that chest vents in your jacket don't work.

If you prefer to tuck (was a road bicycle rider, so tucking is familiar to me) the windscreen in your face gets in the way. Leaning forward into the wind used to help take weight off your arms, so now with the windscreen my arms are tired from having to hold my body up.

Was it worth 2 days of pay and hours of fiddling with it? I don't know.

[Erasmo]

It was pretty easy to install and the instructions were clear and well written. All you need in the way of tools is a selection of Allen wrenches and maybe a torque wrench.  A strip of rubber molding was supplied to be placed over the edge of the windshield but I wasn't able to get it to fit over the edge, which seemed to be too thick for the molding. Attached are photos showing the hardware kit, the windshield showing the mounting system and a side view to show the rake of the shield.

This post is from a long time ago but if you warm the edge-rubber slightly it will be easier to fit.

[Magpie3469]

Has anyone used the National Cycle Deflector or another with good success?  I'm 6'4" and ride a DS, so I'm looking for a taller option than what zero offers...

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[Erasmo]

You could consider a spoiler on the deflector.