How to Remove a Windshield Bracket on a Motorcycle

Windshield brackets hold your motorcycle's windshield solid against wind, weather and possible impact.

Windshield brackets hold a motorcycle's stock or aftermarket windshield solid for traveling. These parts can get broken on occasion, or they may simply need to be replaced for use with a different windshield option. Many different aftermarket windshield setups have completely different bracket mounting systems. Removal of windshield brackets is actually quite simple, requiring only a few basic tools and about 10 minutes of your time.

Things You'll Need

• 10-mm socket wrench
• Flat-head screwdriver

Instructions

1. Park your motorcycle on a flat surface where the front of the bike is fully and easily accessible.

2. Remove the mounting bolts on the top of the windshield brackets using a 12-mm socket wrench.

3. Slide the windshield away from the brackets and out of its housing.

4. Remove the tightening bolts on the bottom of the windshield bracket, using the 12-mm socket wrench.

5. Use a flat-head screwdriver to spread the bracket apart. Slide the bracket off of its mounting post.

Tips & Warnings

• Brackets can only be removed and reinstalled a few times before they become weak. Keep this in mind when doing your setup.

• Always stay aware of pinch points when working around motorcycle parts.

References

• California Scientific: Windshield Installation