Relacement windscreen,79 GS1000SN,who,where?

[Guest]

I know I asked this a short time ago, and got some answers, but I can't find that string. can I get a very full list of companies that have replacement windscreens for my 79 GS1000SN(Wes Cooley replica)?
I want a replacement that is clear in color, looks original, that I don't have to drill the mounting holes in myself. preferably local in the U.S.A.. there is a company in Australia that has some nice ones, but their web site is confusing, and shipping charges from there are very high! there were a couple on E-Bay a couple of months ago, I contacted that person, and they don't have anymore, and they're aren't any more listed on E-Bay right now. Thanks for all your help!

[nvr2old]

Zero Gravity makes a nice replacement screen for the S fairing. It comes pre-drilled and they also have the correct mounting screws, too. Price is just under $100.

[hampshirehog]

40 quid:

http://www.skidmarx.co.uk/section/screens/screens_headlight_covers/suzuki.html

[Jason the terminator]

http://www.bikescreen.com/search.asp

They don't come pre-drilled but what's the big deal with that?

[nvr2old]

It takes a special drill bit to do a windscreen..otherwise there's a good chance of breaking it. That's why I went with a Zero Gravity screen. Perfect fit. They also offer several progressively darker tints, too.

[fishnetter]

Terminator;

I just don't want to have to drill holes. gotta buy a drill, then be careful not to wreck the screen. just want to buy one, and bolt it on. heck of a lot easier! I like easy!

[fishnetter]

Anybody have any more suggestions on where else i can get a replacement windscreen for this bike? there has to be more than 2 places suggested here. throw me a bone! Thanks!

[nvr2old]

Gustafsen (sp?) makes one, too, but it's more expensive and doesn't come pre-drilled. There's not a ton of places that make these screens to begin with, so I believe the Zero Gravity one is your best bet.

[OldVet66]

Gustaffson makes a sport touring windshield for that fairing. When it gets really cold, I'll switch mine to a Plexifairing.

[fishnetter]

So, that's it? no other possibilities or places to get this winshield?just 2 or 3 places. thanks for the help!

[Nessism]

So, that's it? no other possibilities or places to get this winshield?just 2 or 3 places. thanks for the help!

That's a lot of different choices!!! There weren't all that many S's built, so there's no profit potential and tooling costs money.

[argonsagas]

It takes a special drill bit to do a windscreen..otherwise there's a good chance of breaking it. That's why I went with a Zero Gravity screen. Perfect fit. They also offer several progressively darker tints, too.

Nope. Drilling is as easy and safe as anything else you might normally work with.

The only qualification is that you MUST put a support block under the area to be drilled, preferably wood, and drill right through the plastic and slightly into the wood support block. That gives a clean hole, with little burring on the edge.

If there is no protective film, then spread something soft across the top of a board to prevent scratching, then position everything, hold it firmly in place, and drill away. To further reduce risk, start small and then go up to the desired size of drill bit.

[nvr2old]

Respectfully, a special bit is indeed recommended. But, if you mark it just right..If you support it just right..If you have a sharp/brand new bit..If you drill it perfect the first time w/o having to adjust or make it bigger, you might get through it. Nine holes, nine chances to screw it up if you've never done it before. That's a lot of ifs for someone whose just looking to make it as easy as possible. It can be done, but why take the chance of breaking a $100 screen (and the hassle of doing it) when you can buy one that's already perfectly drilled and ready to mount..? I've drilled several screens, and even in the best situations it's nerve-wracking. One thing that does work is to put masking tape down on the screen to help the bit stay put.