::..WASP windscreen bracket directions for install??..::

[hANNAbONE]

Bever & I have our WASP adjustable windscreen items at the ready - for an install tomorrow when I get my scoot...F I N A L L Y ..

Question - nothing was sent on how to install the hip WASP bracket...

Anybody have a PDF or WORD doc on how to do it step by step..? Pictures even..?

Email to me or direct me to the linky --

email -- hannabone@msn.com

many TIA's

 

[TEN YC]

just emailed you the pdf instructions

 

[hANNAbONE]

you are such THEE man.!!

got it - thank you very much, Adam.!

 

[SpeedStar]

Wellnut screws are a little short. Just push hard from behind on the wellnut to get it to connect with the screw.

 

[doctorj]

Wellnut screws are a little short. Just push hard from behind on the wellnut to get it to connect with the screw.

I couldn't get the $%$%ing button head screws to engage even with pushing a bunch. I emailed Greg since feel these suckers need to easily be 5 mm longer. I'll eat some wheaties and try again .

doctorj

 

[rem]

I'm pretty sure they screwed up the instructions. The OEM screws ..... just swap them for the silver ones they sent, and put the silver ones where they say to put the OEM black ones. Works like a charm. Did for me anyway, unless I'm misunderstanding. R

 

[3putt]

The silver ones need to be short to not hit the frame when at some extreme adjustments. Been a while since I installed mine, but had to take it off tonight to pull the dash for TrailTech mod. I found that the whole apparatus will stay together and come off with just the four black screws from the stalks.

So, if you can put the whole deal together but leave it loose enough for adjusting (minus windscreen of course) you can then mount the whole shebang with the four black screws to the wellnuts supplied for the stalks.

The part that needs to be longer at least my opinion is the cross bolts that clamp the adjustment down. The inner tubes are used to place inside of the adjustable arms to allow clamping them down, and they are perfect square when clamped so I would not want to shorten that tube. But the threaded rod after placing the special washer on the outside then screwing on the clamping thingy, there is barely 3 or 4 threads to catch. My .02 cents worth.

Best windscreen adjuster design ever in my book, and I have used two other major brands in the past. Great job Wasp!

 

[fredz43]

I also had a hard time with the short button head screws and only got 2 of them started and used 2 longer screws for now. I hope that they compress the well nuts over a bit of time so I can then put the correct button head screws in. As has been mentioned, the instructions are correct, as longer screws will hit the base brackets in certain adjustments if you use them instead of the shorter button heads.

 

[rem]

As has been mentioned, the instructions are correct, as longer screws will hit the base brackets in certain adjustments if you use them instead of the shorter button heads.

That being the case, please disregard my previous comments about incorrect instructions. I just went and looked and that is correct. However, I could not get a single screw started as per their directions for the supplied silver screws. I switched them with the black ones, and it all worked fine. And I will never adjust my windshield in that manner so I'm okay with it.


I just checked the instructions and they don't warn you of this - having to press down so very hard on the screws in order for them to catch. With the elaborate color instructions seems they could have said something. Anyway, I'm happy with it. It just simply wasn't working the way they indicated, at least not for me. R

 

[Waspworks]

All right all ready... Point taken guys.

I will start shipping with M5 x 18 stainless bolts instead of M5 x 16.
This will not have too much impact on the degree of adjustment and will make it easier for assembly.
I think I will also inquire about what they put in the American breakfast cereal's coz the guys in Aus have no problems loading the screws... ;D

Greg.

 

[rem]

I am the first to concede that I ain't no mechanically oriented type person. But those little silver boys (screws) just weren't gonna go in those holes and get started for me. A more talented, more better, more highly educated and more technically oriented type of person could probably have done it, and obviously has. But it just wasn't going to work for me. If a longer screw doesn't otherwise significantly affect the overall function, I think it would serve you well to provide them. You could do it as an option by providing both lengths, with an explanation in the instructions. Just a thought. Nice unit. The instructions were otherwise well presented and adequate to the task required. R

 

[Waspworks]

You could do it as an option by providing both lengths, with an explanation in the instructions. Just a thought. Nice unit. The instructions were otherwise well presented and adequate to the task required. R

Might just do that rem..

Greg.

 

[tomatocity]

All right all ready... Point taken guys.

...I think I will also inquire about what they put in the American breakfast cereal's coz the guys in Aus have no problems loading the screws... ;D

Greg.

US American's don't use beer in their cereal and rem is Canadian.

I am interested in the windshield adjuster. How well does it work? What were you experiencing before and what did you do to cure it?

 

[3putt]

I was getting turbulence and noise with screen in high position, much quieter in low position but still some turbulence at speed.

I knew from past experience with Tiger 1050 (Madstad) and Multi 1200 (Palmer) that being able to adjust both the angle and position up or down and forward or backward would give you a happy place somewhere.

It has been too hot here to run normal screen configurations so I have been running it low and tilted out at the bottom to give air flow and no turbulence. When we get out of this heat spell, I expect to set it up for touring mode.

For ref: I am 5' 11" 32" IS and tend to hunch over in my old age, sorta like REM.

 

[Waspworks]

US American's don't use beer in their cereal and rem is Canadian.

I am interested in the windshield adjuster. How well does it work? What were you experiencing before and what did you do to cure it?

Beer and "Vegimite" - That's what you guys are missing...

One screen Does not do it all TC...

I found the standard screen was great around town and in the dirt, and the Calsci type touring screen was great on the highways or open road.
The large screens have a huge downfall when it comes to turbulence when following traffic, and, I believe have no place at all in the bush or off-road, or around town on a hot day.
Apart from the above, IN MY OPINION ONLY, the larger touring screens look downright ugly on these bikes.

Even the standard screen limits airflow during really hot weather and the only way you can get all the good attributes with one good looking screen is to have it adjustable.
During the course of a normal week I may change my screen angle and attitude 3 or 4 times... I live remote from the city and always set the screen "up + bottom forward" for the highway run down to the flatlands.
This gives me the the smoothest, buffet free ride.
When I head bush the screen goes down + bottom slightly forward. This gives me the best airflow at the shoulders and helmet (on the pegs all the time) and tends to keep me a bit cooler.
The same applies on a warm day on the road. I tend to set the screen further forward at the bottom (either up for highway or down for commute) and this allows a clean fresh flow of undisturbed air at my chest.

The setup will differ from one rider to the next, but I have found that the bottom forward screen allows enough gap for air to pass under the screen and up the back face of it allowing a balance of the pressure drop behind the screen.
This seems to be the main cause of the buffeting with our bikes.

Greg.

P.S - It's amazing how much difference a half inch move or tilt up, down, forward or back makes, so dont be afraid to get it right - and then mess around a little bit more...

 

[colorider]

I only have the bite-size shredded wheat for breakfast (with 1% milk) and I was able to get the shorter screws in.

I DO like Greg's adjuster and so far it does everything I want. I may feel the need for more protection when cooler weather gets here and perhaps look into adding a medium CalSci to the equation.

 

[fredz43]

All right all ready... Point taken guys.

I think I will also inquire about what they put in the American breakfast cereal's coz the guys in Aus have no problems loading the screws... ;D

Greg.

I think it is because we can't get Wheatabix over here. ;D

 

[doctorj]

Guys, I've got to hand it to Greg for stepping up and addressing this. My breakfast isn't good enough to help me get the little buggers to work. I'm gonna do that suggestion about switching the original black ones for the M5 16s instead of going to buy some M5 18s or 20s. Thanks for that idea :lamp: .

doctorj

 

[rem]

I am 5' 11" 32" IS and tend to hunch over in my old age, sorta like REM.

If I stood up straight, I'd probably break something. And get more bugs in my teeth. R

 

[Blue_eyes]

I used the 4 original Yamaha screws and the original Yamaha wellnuts. I ordered two extra original Yamaha windscreen wellnuts from my dealer (The Explorer Edition only uses two wellnuts as it is fitted with a Garmin Zumo 660 mount) since these original Yamaha wellnut heads are a bit thicker than the ones WASP supplied, this compensates for the longer Yamaha screws.... So it all fits nicely and I have the full adjustment range.