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[Richard230]

I (finally) received the Zero commuter windshield that I ordered with my bike.  The windshield is made by MRA (www.mra.de), apparently a German company.  I have never owned that brand windshield before, but it seems of good quality and design.  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.

I might add that the front brake line has been rerouted, compared with the 2013 model, and now no longer interferes with the windshield mounting rods.

[frodus]

Got a front shot?

[dc5dd]

Got a front shot?

Exactly

[Burton]

that last picture looks like you cant go full lock to the left because of the brake routing?

[oobflyer]

Looks good Richard - did they ship it or did you have to ride all the way back to the dealership to pick it up?  ;-)

[Richard230]

I had to visit my dealership to pick up the windshield.  But I am getting used to going there at least once a week - although so far the trips have not yet given me a working "power tank" and Givi still hasn't delivered the luggage rack or top box that I ordered last month.   

The brake line routing has no effect on steering lock and it does not touch the fairing when turning from side to side.

Attached is a photo of the front of the windshield.  I didn't include it with my first post because I thought the reflections on the windshield kind messed up its looks.  My camera just isn't used to sunshine I guess, and using a flash only made matters worse.   

[frodus]

Nice! Thanks bud.

I wonder if I can get rid of that logo somehow! I like that windshield. Kind of wish Brammo would start launching some of their accessories.....

[aaronzeromoto]

Good job Richard230!

Brake line routing has only been an issue on the Zero DS motorcycles.  It's not clear on the instructions.  I'll work on improving this information.

I have talk to Mission about some options on the Top Box given delays in obtaining them from Givi.  We have the rack kits and a top box alternative.  It just doesn't have the gloss black insert or back rest. 

And sorry about the Power Tank issue. It's being tracked closely.

Regards,
aaronzeromoto

[Richard230]

Good job Richard230!

Brake line routing has only been an issue on the Zero DS motorcycles.  It's not clear on the instructions.  I'll work on improving this information.

I have talk to Mission about some options on the Top Box given delays in obtaining them from Givi.  We have the rack kits and a top box alternative.  It just doesn't have the gloss black insert or back rest. 

And sorry about the Power Tank issue. It's being tracked closely.

Regards,
aaronzeromoto

The power tank issue was resolved today and I will post the details under my motorcycle's thread.

I spoke to Teresa about the top box and I have no objections to the alternate version.

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

I'll just chime in to say I've been using this screen on the DS very happily to get my highway drag down and keep the rain off in winter. I've previously used MRA screens with spoilers on the V-Strom 650 and they are good quality. One nice thing about this screen is that, with the right tilt angle, the light from the display is subtly reflected at night which has a nice look to it without being distracting.

I routed the DS's reinforced cable over the straight mounting bars; so far it seems like the right way to install it, and yes the install instructions were a little confusing on that point.

[Richard230]

I have been riding my S between rain showers lately and I do like the commuter shield, although I think I would like it even better if it was a few inches taller.

[Crawling Finn]

I have now done around 1000 miles with the commuter screen and experiences are goos so far. It doesn't introduce any high speed stability problems like many bar mounted screens do, and it is fairly protective taking pressure from my chest. Being a shortie might help here though

[Moidore]

Would the dual sport screen be better for highway riding to keep the wind blast off your body and head? Or is the commuter screen sufficient? I see the dual sport screen as being taller so should provide better coverage?

[Richard230]

I haven't seen the "dual sport" screen in person, but from the photos that I have seen I think it should provide slightly more protection and streamlining than the "commuter" screen.

[aaronzeromoto]

The Commuter Screen is slightly larger than the Dual Sport Screen.  So theoretically it is a little better for commuting (hence the name).  The Dual Sport is trimmed to provide more of that Dual Sport look.  Although I have seen several customers including our CEO that think the Dual Sport screen looks sportier on their Zero S or Zero SR.  I tried to capture the difference in the attached picture.  Not sure it gives you a full sense, but I measure the Commuter Screen at about 38 cm W x 36 cm H and the Dual Sport Screen at about 34cm W x 34cm H

I run the Dual Sport Screen on my Zero DS and it really does take the wind off your chest.  I am preparing to try the Commuter on the SR to turn it into more  a "Sport Touring" bike with side cases.  But I am sure either screen will help especially if you commute is 40+ miles like mine.

We are low on inventory of the DS Screen right now as it gets the new heritage mark.  I expect more in about 30 days.

Regards,
aaronzeromoto