Author Topic: Will a screen make a difference ? (Read 5100 times)

cunnibra · « **Reply #15 on:** July 23, 2007, 02:46:29 PM »

Sorry to bring back an old post, but I have a question relating to this thread. I'm looking at getting a National Cycle F-16 sport shield for my wife's Bandit 400. What modifications are necessary to get it to fit? Do I need an extra mounting kit or are they included? Also, since there may be an SV650 in her future, would I be able to transfer the shield to that bike? Thanks for the help guys.

GooseMan · « **Reply #16 on:** July 23, 2007, 04:56:28 PM »

I bought myself the F-16 a few months ago. It's a good screen, and doesnt need any mods to fit. All the instructions are included, and it all relates to the Bandit 400. Just remove the headlight, put the screen between the headlight and mounting bracket, and thats it! Nothing to cut, drill, grind...fits perfectly!

PitterB4 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 23, 2007, 09:58:46 PM »

Based on Goose's description, sounds like it would mount right up to the SV, too.

Krautwagen · « **Reply #18 on:** August 01, 2007, 02:19:47 PM »

I had to get longer bolts when I put my F16 on. I wasn't too happy with how secure the angle adjustment was(n't). Even with a screen much larger than a fly screen, it didn't help enough to warrant the hassle and looks in my opinion (and I don't care that much about looks).

The new SV's use a different height adjustment setup on their headlight. A brace mounts to the side plates which looks like it would interfere with a universal type screen mounting.

GooseMan · « **Reply #19 on:** August 01, 2007, 02:31:00 PM »

My F-16 came with longer bolts...yours didnt?

I find the angle mounts solidly enough, but I can still change the angle just my pushing/pulling on the screen. It's not really *supposed* to do that, but I like changing the angle depending on the ride and how much air I want. It doesnt move unless I adjust it though.