GV250 How To: Install a Fared Shield From Richard Jordan

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[ACD_Bill]

GV250 How To: Install a Fared Shield From Richard Jordan

I received the fared shield from Richard to try. This shield has the color matched fiberglass lower and Plexiglas top. It looks absolutely fantastic on the GV250.

So, to get started, here's what you will need.

• 10MM Socket Wrench
• 13MM Socket Wrench
• 13MM Box End Wrench
• #3 Phillips Head Screwdriver

And, you all know the drill by now so, say it with me.....

• Coffee!

Take the shield portion of the kit and remove the nuts and screws using a #3 Phillips head screwdriver and a 10MM socket wrench. Mount the shield on the fiberglass faring leaving the two end holes unbolted.



Take two of the bar clamps and the two long angle rods. Apply the rubber lining to the clamps. Take the angle rods and attach them by the short ends to the two end bolts holes of the faring that we left open in the previous step. Feed one of the provided nuts onto the threaded end.



Take the tab end of the clamp and apply it to the front of the handlebar feeding the angle bar through it. Take the slot end and feed it over the tab and the angle bar. Do the same for the other side.



Take the two short angle bars and two of the small screw/nut sets. Make a careful note of the angle. When you attach these to the faring, you will want the angle to be pointed down, not up. Attach them to the two holes provided under the headlamp hole of the faring. Take two of the large nuts and run the up the threaded end of the bar. Loosen up the blinker bar by removing the two Phillips head screws that hold it in place underneath the triple trees.



Apply two of the bar clamps to the blinker bar feeding the short angle bars through the holes. Apply a nut on the open end of the angle bar and tighten carefully with a 13MM box end wrench.



NOTE: Do not forget to retighten the blinker bar.

Take one each of the large nuts and apply them to the open ends of the long angle bars. At this point we start tightening everything. First hand tighten, then use your tools for final tightening.

NOTE: Watch the faring as you tighten to keep it even. Do not completely tighten one side then the other. Tighten one side a little, then tighten the other side a little. Repeat till your faring is fully tightened and even.



Once everything has been tightened your done.



At this point you should ride your GV250 to see if any further adjustments are warranted.



Many thanks to Richard Jordan for supplying the faring/shield that made this "How To" possible. Please visit his site at:
http://www.richardhyosunggvgt.com/

[Nate]

Riding impressions?

[ACD_Bill]

After this mornings ride I would have to say I can't give it a favorable impression. The wind coming over the shield beats the crap out of my head. At lunch I'll be removing the shield portion for the ride home this afternoon.

But, and this is important, I have a couple of ideas on how to fix it. Have to wait and see.

[Nate]

Thought comes to mind...

THe Harley's that use this style of windshield usually have a really short windshield. Like 6" or less maybe a cut down would do the trick

[ACD_Bill]

Actually I want it taller, so I'm going to hit Home Depot and get some Plexiglas and cut a new shield for it. The idea is to raise the buffer zone above my helmet.

I seem to recall that a shield should come up to the bridge of your nose. This one only comes up to my chin.

[stayjit]

I just got the Fared Shield and Im quite happy with it. The instructions are in Korean and one nut was missing, but Im a handy guy and it didnt slow me down. First, I taped the shield to the headlight to study the problem and noticed right away that although the interior shell is painted red, its rather dull and plainly shows the texture of the fiberglass mat. Not a problem. I masked it up and spray painted the interior hi-gloss black. HUGE difference. Now it creates a 'black hole' effect from behind that looks way more finished and professional. I do notice more head buffetting, but I wear a full-face with a visor, I can live with it.

[ACD_Bill]

Thats a nifty idea!

[cbwoods]

Bill,

I just bought and installed one of these faired shields on my bike. I have notice the wind is severely beating my head with it on there now. Because of this, I read back through your "how to" here to see what your solution was. But I don't see anything you posted to show what worked best for you. I am also thinking that I need to get a new piece of plexiglass (or, as the Koreans say, acrylic) cut to a larger size to raise the top edge of the shield up about 3 or 4 inches. I'm also thinking to add more on the sides in order to direct the airflow away from me. Please give me your thoughts on these ideas.

Anybody else is welcome to chime in as well.

Thanks!

[ACD_Bill]

I have notice the wind is severely beating my head with it on there now. Because of this, I read back through your "how to" here to see what your solution was. But I don't see anything you posted to show what worked best for you.

My solution was to remove the fairing and shield.

I never found a single shield that worked correctly for me on the GV250.

What you might try is buying dome Lexan and cutting your own shield thats a little taller. I considered it but never followed through.

[cbwoods]

Thanks for the info Bill!

Since I'm in Korea, it's a little difficult finding things. However there are some acrylic shops around that I can go to. I think I can explain to them through a series of broken Korean and hand gestures what I want.

If it works out for me, I will post a followup on here.