GV250 How To: Small Windshield From Richard Jordan Install
After deciding my old shield was just too big, I received a new shield from Richard to replace it. If I hadn't already decided to do an install guide for it, one look at the instructions was all it would have taken to change my mind. Seeing as I am not able to read Korean, and the pictures weren't too helpful without the text, I think I did pretty good, and hopefully this guide will help someone else.
To enlarge picture, click the image.What you will need:
* 13MM Wrench
* #3 Phillips Head Screwdriver
* Small Windshield Kit From Richard Jordan
* Pliers (possibly)
* 1/4 x ~8" Clear Rubber Tubing (possibly)
* Razor Knife (possibly)
* And of course, Coffee!
After unpacking the shield and bolt kit, the first thing you will notice is that there are a lot of pieces. Don't despair, it all goes together quite logically.
To enlarge picture, click the image.The first step is to separate out the rubber shield inserts. These are about three inches long, slightly narrower at one end than the other.
To enlarge picture, click the image.You'll notice that there are two pop out holes in each piece. Pop the filler out and you should have four inserts with two holes each.
To enlarge picture, click the image.Next we'll separate out the shield plates. You'll notice that there are two different types. Two have a slight recess. From squinting at the instruction diagrams I determined these go on the outside of the shield.
To enlarge picture, click the image.Lay the rubber inserts into the shield plate. Remember, the plates narrow at one end and so do the inserts.
To enlarge picture, click the image.Take four of the Phillips head screws and put them through the outer plates (the ones with the recess).
To enlarge picture, click the image.Take one of the recessed plates and feed the screws through the matching holes in the front of the windshield.
To enlarge picture, click the image.NOTE: The narrower end of the shield plate should be positioned so it's nearer the bottom of the shield.
Take one of the non-recessed plates, narrow end down, insert the rubber insert and place it on the screws protruding through the back of the windshield. Take two of the large plastic hex nuts and hand tighten them onto the screws to hold the plates in place.
To enlarge picture, click the image.Do the same for the other side then set the shield aside.
To enlarge picture, click the image.Next take the handlebar clamps out of the bolt kit. The clamps come in four pieces, two pieces for each side.
To enlarge picture, click the image.NOTE: One half of the clamps are stamped with "R" or "L". This is for "Right" or "Left". This is important because of the placement and angle of the shield arm feed holes.
The clamps work by fitting the tab of one piece through the slot of the other piece.
To enlarge picture, click the image.Take two of the adhesive backed rubber pads from the bolt kit and place them inside the curves of the handlebar brackets.
To enlarge picture, click the image.NOTE: The adhesive on mine wasn't very strong so I had to hold them in place while putting them on the handlebars.
Place the right clamp around the handlebar next to where the handle bar is connected to the triple tree. Make sure the side with the shield arm is on the bottom of the handlebar.
To enlarge picture, click the image.Feed one of the two supplied Hex Head screws through the top of the clamp.
To enlarge picture, click the image.Feed one of the shield arm clamp nuts into the shield arm feed hole with the threaded end up so that it will mate with the hex head screw. Hand tighten just a little.
To enlarge picture, click the image.NOTE: To get the screw and the clamp nut to mate, you may need to use a pair of pliers to force the two ends of the clamp closer together.
Do the same for the left side and you should have both handlebar clamps in place.
To enlarge picture, click the image.Take a shield arm and feed the long end through the clamp feed hole on each side of the handlebar with the short end pointing up.
To enlarge picture, click the image.Now take your windshield and feed the short upright arms though the plastic hex nuts.
To enlarge picture, click the image.Position your shield as you want it and hand tighten everything. Make sure everything is still positioned the way you want and then using a 13MM socket wrench tighten the handlebar clamps. Using a #2, or better, a #3, Phillips head screw driver, tighten the screws that go through the windshield. After this step your windshield should be mounted.
To enlarge picture, click the image. Bonus:This step is not required but I highly recommend it. Go to the hardware store or pet supply store and buy a length of 1/4" clear tubing. Using a razor, cut a slit in the tubing lengthwise. Wedge the tubing over the edge of the windshield where it curves around the headlight.
To enlarge picture, click the image.When done, you will have a buffer that will mitigate the shield rattling against the headlight and possibly scratching the headlight housing.
To download a PDF file of these instructions,
please click here.
Thanks to vlada for compiling the PDF file.
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