Ak 550 Windscreen

[bgjosevski]

Hey Guys,
I just got the ak550. After owning the c650gt, I am still getting use to the Kymco:)
The windscreen is terrible, i have to replace it asap. I tried to remove the bolts to lower the position for now but they just spin in place. Any tips? They are like plastic screws and they pop out but seams like nothing is happening.
My other question is:
Does the windshield from the Premium version fits to the regular Abs i version. I’m in the US so no premium here. I like the windshield on the premium.

Anyway, thanks for your help.

[rjs987]

What you are calling "bolts" must be just the plastic rivets that hold the windshield trim in place. You use an Allen key to give them a quarter turn to pop them out a little and then, with both the upper and lower rivets loose, you can simply lift the black plastic trim straight off. No need to totally remove those. THEN you will see the real bolts under that. The windshield brackets can be unbolted after the windshield is removed. There are 2 positions available. Upper and lower.

My previous bike was a 2013 Burgman 650 with an electrically adjusting shield. I never used that feature except twice a year. Up when the temps went down and down when the temps went up. I ride my bikes all year in central Iowa even when the temps go down below zeroF. I've set my AK shield a few times now... when the season changes. The tools that came with the stock took kit are almost enough to do most maintenance tasks, like getting to the battery or changing the shield height. I added a small socket set with a "T" handle to complete what I needed for those tasks. I also added a 3 mm Allen key to remove the bolts on each side of the top instrument cover under the shield. I actually like the stock shield. But I know a few others who don't. Givi makes a replacement that is much larger and covers the hands better. I don't need to spend anything for that though. I simply don't want a barn door in front of me and NEED to look OVER the shield (had a barn door shield once and was looking through it and I vowed never again). A bigger shield will impact mpg.

[bgjosevski]

What you are calling "bolts" must be just the plastic rivets that hold the windshield trim in place. You use an Allen key to give them a quarter turn to pop them out a little and then, with both the upper and lower rivets loose, you can simply lift the black plastic trim straight off. No need to totally remove those. THEN you will see the real bolts under that. The windshield brackets can be unbolted after the windshield is removed. There are 2 positions available. Upper and lower.

My previous bike was a 2013 Burgman 650 with an electrically adjusting shield. I never used that feature except twice a year. Up when the temps went down and down when the temps went up. I ride my bikes all year in central Iowa even when the temps go down below zeroF. I've set my AK shield a few times now... when the season changes. The tools that came with the stock took kit are almost enough to do most maintenance tasks, like getting to the battery or changing the shield height. I added a small socket set with a "T" handle to complete what I needed for those tasks. I also added a 3 mm Allen key to remove the bolts on each side of the top instrument cover under the shield. I actually like the stock shield. But I know a few others who don't. Givi makes a replacement that is much larger and covers the hands better. I don't need to spend anything for that though. I simply don't want a barn door in front of me and NEED to look OVER the shield (had a barn door shield once and was looking through it and I vowed never again). A bigger shield will impact mpg.

Thanks again for your reply Bob.
That makes sense, I will try. I was just spinning those plastic screws
I want to try the lower position because the buffeting is very bad.
As I mentioned coming from the BMW c650gt the wind protection is just terrible on this one. Especially in the legs. I guess I’ll be getting the givi windshield even though I don’t like the look, but as for now riding over 50 mph is super uncomfortable. I’m 5.11 around 200lb and I look over the screen in the higher position.

Thanks

[rjs987]

And when you put it together again those plastic rivets simply push and snap back in. No need to use any tool to turn them.

I guess I'm so accustomed to always wearing my full riding gear... armored pants/boots/gloves in addition to the full face helmet and armored jacket... that I don't really notice all that much turbulence if any at all. I would feel nekkid if I didn't wear it all. I also enjoy the wind blowing by while riding. The wind that hits the top of my helmet enables the top vents in the helmet to work better.

[randyo]

I bought a GIVI touring screen last fall, nice cold weather screen because it also deflects from the handle grips. But a bit much in warmer weather, currently I'm not running a screen

[bgjosevski]

Sounds good. I will definitely try the lower position for now but I would like to try the givi screen also. I usually ride in short sleeves and on this bike wind is too much.
I like the premium version windshield but I don’t know if it will fit on this model.
 
Thanks

[rjs987]

I bought a GIVI touring screen last fall, nice cold weather screen because it also deflects from the handle grips. But a bit much in warmer weather, currently I'm not running a screen

running with no screen is why you'll be getting such good mpg. Any bike running without a screen will get better mpg than with one, even if the bike is designed to have a screen. Of course, the wind is much much more on the body without the screen.

[randyo]

running with no screen is why you'll be getting such good mpg. Any bike running without a screen will get better mpg than with one, even if the bike is designed to have a screen. Of course, the wind is much much more on the body without the screen.

I just took the windscreen off and haven't even run a full tank of gas, 65mpg is with the GIVI touring screen

[rjs987]

I stand corrected then. It is just unusual IMO for the AK to actually get such good mpg with the stock screen. You must have really potent gas in your area. I've never known the mpg to be all that significant between 87 and 91+ octane... and usually I hear of using 91+ octane when 87 is called for in the engine results in very slightly worse mpg if any difference at all. Personal experience with that as well.

[randyo]

I stand corrected then. It is just unusual IMO for the AK to actually get such good mpg with the stock screen. You must have really potent gas in your area. I've never known the mpg to be all that significant between 87 and 91+ octane... and usually I hear of using 91+ octane when 87 is called for in the engine results in very slightly worse mpg if any difference at all. Personal experience with that as well.

That mileage is not with stock screen, it's with the larger GIVI touring screen

not potent gas, my conservative riding, rarely highway speeds