Replacement windscreen (left) shown with OEM
The Blues Project is in need of a replacement windscreen, and that leaves few options. I've had some limited luck with light wet-sanding old screens followed by copious amount of machine buffing, but there's no repairing the deep gouges in this baby. I've long wanted to try one of the aftermarket screens from Hong Kong, and at $36 shipped, what's the worst that could happen? As it turns out, it's a pretty good fix.
I ordered up a replacement screen from ebay seller MC-9238 and after a three-week wait, the padded envelope finally arrived. Unfortunately, one corner was visibly damaged and, sure enough, the screen had sustained a 3-inch light scratch. The seller stressed in his listing to contact them with any issue, so I did, along with two photos of the damage. I received a quick response and a promise to ship off another. The second one arrived only a week later — this time nicely boxed.
I fully expected that some fitting would be necessary, which consisted of elongating three of the mounting holes with a step drill. After about 15 minutes of fiddling the screen was in place. I added a "Honda" decal and Bob's your uncle.
The fit is acceptable if you're not in need of a concours piece. The screen is deeply tinted, much more than the OEM, as seen in the first photo, with a flawless, nearly black, finish.
At left can be seen the only real manufacturing "oops," as the lower ear doesn't quite flow correctly with the headlight. I considered trying some filing/sanding/shaping, but decided it's unnecessary.
Overall, a very useable windscreen for a bargain price.
At left can be seen the only real manufacturing "oops," as the lower ear doesn't quite flow correctly with the headlight. I considered trying some filing/sanding/shaping, but decided it's unnecessary.
Overall, a very useable windscreen for a bargain price.
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