Windscreens

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The Honda factory screen is a robust item, made of thick, tough plastic, with a very slight grey coloration. Although it looks good on the VFR and follows the body contours well, changing the windscreen out for an aftermarket item is a common modification. Reasons for replacing the screen include damage to the original, improving weather protection, or purely cosmetic reasons.

The VFR has a variety of aftermarket windscreen options to replace the Original Equipment ("OEM") windscreen. While some merely provide change of color, others provide varying angles of deflection to alter the air flow around a rider, and thus improve weather protection. This type of change is especially helpful for longer rides or in poor weather. However, Riders have individual preferences about where they prefer the wind blast on their body or helmet, and screen choices reflect that preference -- it is often a matter of "trial and error" to find the right option for your height, riding position, and riding style. Some riders have even removed the windscreen entirely!

Common aftermarket screen options are:

Lockhart Phillips - often a cosmetic change. Offers different colors than OEM (e.g. light and dark smoke) while maintaining the same basic profile as the OEM screen. Made of thinner plastic, not nearly as robust as the OEM screen.

Zero Gravity - a common option is the ZG "Double Bubble" windscreen. This screen follows the OEM contour at the edges, but has a raised "bubble" in the center of the windscreen. This bubble slightly raises the air flow path and provides noticeably better weather protection than the OEM screen. This screen is well-made, thicker than the LP screen, but not as thick or tough as the OEM screen (see picture for comparison).

National Cycle Cheetah SS - this screen is less common, but may be an option for taller riders, as it significantly alters the air flow path and may deflect air significantly higher than most other aftermarket screens. See picture for deflection angle comparison. This is a well-made screen, using thick plastic, almost as thick and tough as the OEM screen. (Believe this screen is now discontinued by National Cycle).

Givi Windscreen - about 4.5" taller than stock with a curled up top. Mild smoke color. High quality and excellent wind protection. A+++

Picture comparison showing three screen profiles on a '94 VFR. L- OEM screen. C - Zero Gravity Double Bubble Screen. R - National Cycle Cheetah SS.