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Scooters - 125 to 300 => People s150 => Topic started by: Kountryguy on November 03, 2021, 12:58:44 AM
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My new scooter did not come with a windshield. The dealer offered one for around $100. I did not buy it, I wanted to think about it. Wondering how it would mount. Can anyone help and have any pictures?
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In Aus they come with a screen,I took mine off,didnt like it.On you tube a bloke named Hugh Leidl shows how to remove the windscreen from a people s.Sure you will find it interesting.
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The price seems about right, but it won't have mounting brackets. I've always had to fabricate my own, usually with 10mm mild steel tubing (recycled table lamps, etc). I have an attic full of old steel tubing just in case I ever buy another scooter without a windshield.
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Hi, Folks:
I have bought a 2021 People S 150i and, really, need a windscreen. Seems that 2020+ years are hard to find windscreens for. I'm driving in Alabama and the bugs are killing me. especially at night.
Any advice will be appreciated.
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Hi, Folks:
I have bought a 2021 People S 150i and, really, need a windscreen. Seems that 2020+ years are hard to find windscreens for. I'm driving in Alabama and the bugs are killing me. especially at night.
Any advice will be appreciated.
I've always had to fabricate my own brackets from the standard parts that come with the average eBay windshield. Most windshields come with a selection of standard brackets to work with. If you have basic metal-working tools, you can cobble something together in a few hours (see photo of my Kymco below) .Any metal fabricator can do it for you. You can find fancy windshields for Vespas and Piaggios, but never found same for a Kymco.
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the bugs are killing me. especially at night.
full face helmet or at least a helmet with a face shield will help
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full face helmet or at least a helmet with a face shield will help
Using 3/4 helmet with face shield. Problems are that I have to clean tge nearly solid fuzzy carpet of dead I’ve from the shield, each time I ride (72 miles, round trip) and wash all the rest if the bugs from my jacket front.
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Using 3/4 helmet with face shield. Problems are that I have to clean tge nearly solid fuzzy carpet of dead I’ve from the shield, each time I ride (72 miles, round trip) and wash all the rest if the bugs from my jacket front.
Yeah - you're right. You need a wind screen. Bugs stuck all over your helmet and jacket front are not fun.
There's a bazillion screens out there.....you'll find one!
Stig
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My new S 150i came with a removable screen (brackets attached) and two covers to replace the mounting brackets when you remove the screen. I notice most online screen products for sale include the brackets.
After I bought the scooter I was going to remove the screen and sell it, but now that the bugs are coming out I believe the advantages of having a windshield outweigh its dorky appearance and disadvantages. I think its tall profile contributes to wind resistance, but it is much easier to clean than the helmet gear, and I can ride open face in the rain.
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I just bought a new '23 People S 150i ABS. I've been researching all aspects of this model. As far as the windshield I've discovered several facts. 1. https://www.bike-parts-kymco.uk/ has a complete listing of all the factory parts for the stock windshield. 2. There are several good videos on You Tube about cutting down the factory windshield.
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There are several good videos on You Tube about cutting down the factory windshield.
If you're hitting bugs, don't cut down your windshield! You'll be back where you started! You'll also be out the $500 cost of a decent windshield.
Also, FWIW, windshields don't increase drag, they just deflect rain and bugs.
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If you ride in cold you don't want to cut that thing down either. It will keep you much warmer. Also, you can find a reduced height windshield WRS (from Italy) on ebay listed for the People S 125. Fits perfectly on 150 as long as you have the OEM brackets already. It doesn't come with any.
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If you're hitting bugs, don't cut down your windshield! You'll be back where you started! You'll also be out the $500 cost of a decent windshield.
Also, FWIW, windshields don't increase drag, they just deflect rain and bugs.
$500 windscreen??!
Never seen a $500 screen on a scooter.
Good ones @$150, brackets $80....but most $150 windscreens come with the mountings.
Stig
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I just bought a new '23 People S 150i ABS. I've been researching all aspects of this model. As far as the windshield I've discovered several facts. 1. https://www.bike-parts-kymco.uk/ has a complete listing of all the factory parts for the stock windshield. 2. There are several good videos on You Tube about cutting down the factory windshield.
After riding for 400 miles and 2 months, I've discovered the stock windshield height is perfect for me. Now if I could just purchase the plastic hand guards the European models have I'd be a very happy camper.
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$500 windscreen??!
Never seen a $500 screen on a scooter.
Stig, a typical Vespa 50 windscreen, today, will cost you $ 324.95 Tax Excluded. Add tax and shipping, and it'll be over $400, and it's still in the cardboard box. Now you have to debox and assemble the thing, and if your dealer does it, you're at $500 without even breathing hard. All that aside, there's no accessory Kymco windshields with pre-made brackets like on a Vespa. Vespas have special fittings for Vespa windshields. Now for the Kymco, you're spending cash to have custom brackets fabricated unless you have the tools (see above) to fabricate your own.
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I need to make a decision. My '23 People S 150i came with a very tall windscreen When I ride it's like looking through a window. I've put about 1000 miles on the scooter and am really enjoying it. I've been watching lots and lots of You Tube videos about scooter windscreens. The thing I'm concerned about is rain. I haven't been caught in any rain yet, but at some point, I will. There is no way I can see over or around my windscreen if it was raining very hard. This could present a serious problem. The videos suggest the top of the windscreen should be several inches below your sight line. This way you could see over a rain covered windscreen if necessary. There are also many videos showing how to cut down your windscreen to a recommended height. It looks like a DIY project I could handle, and I have all the necessary tools to accomplish it. What are your thoughts on this question? Should I do it?
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Hi Mike, if you're confident and no plans to sell the scooter on - where a modified screen could be a haggling point - then go for it. I take it you've considered and discounted an aftermarket sports screen?
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heck, if you do a good enough job, no one will ever even know you cut down your wind screen! (I agree with you on not wanting to look through a wind screen...for numerous reasons)
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I have wondered why so many Europeans ride big wheeled scooters behind very tall windscreens?
They are often standard equipment on the new scooters.
They are commuting - often with this as their primary source of transportation.....yet....?
Didn't think rain and screens were that much of a problem in the USA - where few riders go out if any chance of rain (or dark, for that matter! :))
Of course there are instances of a cut screen now causing major head buffeting after the trim.
Stig
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Hi Mike, if you're confident and no plans to sell the scooter on - where a modified screen could be a haggling point - then go for it. I take it you've considered and discounted an aftermarket sports screen?
Haven't been able to find any to fit my new People!
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Stig, a typical Vespa 50 windscreen, today, will cost you $ 324.95 Tax Excluded. Add tax and shipping, and it'll be over $400, and it's still in the cardboard box. Now you have to debox and assemble the thing, and if your dealer does it, you're at $500 without even breathing hard. All that aside, there's no accessory Kymco windshields with pre-made brackets like on a Vespa. Vespas have special fittings for Vespa windshields. Now for the Kymco, you're spending cash to have custom brackets fabricated unless you have the tools (see above) to fabricate your own.
$125 for a Faco screen. Malossi a bit less.
$209 for a OEM Piaggio screen.
Including all hardware to fit the Liberty. Takes maybe 1/2 hr to install - depending on smoke breaks.
Stig
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Have you tried these guys. www.motomachines.com
Bought a couple very nice screens for my Burgman from these folks a few yrs ago. ERMAX is French made - nice quality! Seller is in the USA.
Easy transaction.
Might be worth a phone call.
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJtp45HV/Burgman-ERMAXSELLER.jpg)
Stig
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Haven't been able to find any to fit my new People!
Ah. Fair enough.
Edit - Just seen Stig's contributions, worth a look? (PS: I bought an Ermax "double bubble" for my T595 Daytona and the quality was first class!)
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COMPLETE SUCCESS!
I successfully cut my stock screen down 5". Super happy with the results. I'm 5' 10" and the wind hits at the top of my helmet and buffering is minimal. According to the Kymco speedometer, I even picked up about 3 mph on the top end (66 MPH). I'll verify my top speed with my GPS on my next ride. Thanks for the encouragement and suggestions.
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Neat job Mike, well done!
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Good photo.
Stig
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Makes together with mirrors, indicators and hand protectors a very complete and neat picture. Congrats, came out good!