I don't know of many windshields that are made for the 599, but I know that Givi www.giviusa.com definitely makes a few:

240A-BL-N902 + A258A - Wind-screen (A258A is a model number of a fitting kit). This one fits the 2004 599 only.
http://www.giviusa.com/bo/allegati/Immagini/3966_240a_a258a.jpg


A756 - Specific screen for HONDA HORNET
http://www.giviusa.com/bo/allegati/Immagini/720_a756.jpg


A305 - Wind-screen. This fits the 2006 '599 only
http://www.giviusa.com/bo/allegati/Immagini/4890_a305.jpg


These are the only options I know of. Please share pictures and links to other windscreens for our toys.

THanks!

Honda offers an accessory flyscreen for the Hornet in the UK. The stock number is 08R80 MBZ 800B. Perhaps our US dealers can get 'em for us? Doble's (http://www.doble.co.uk/) offers it, but I remember seeing on their site that they don't ship outside the UK.

Here's a link (is posting links allowed?): http://www.mc.honda-eu.com/uk/en/mc/naked/cb600f/accessories/accessory_03.jsp

Based on this photo and others I've seen, it appears that this particular screen attaches directly to the cover of the new-for-2006 instrument cluster. As in, drill holes in the cover and put bolts through. I'm not certain of this yet, but that's what the photos indicate.

Givi's A305 is 2006-specific; I don't know yet how it's attached. My local dealer tells me that the Honda-offered flyscreen (listed in the catalog as fitting the '04-'05 models) won't fit the 2006 model due to the new instrument cluster's shape.

honda does make it for the 599...I got one but it was for the 04' so I had to do some hole drilling, grinding and cutting to make it fit.

As far as I know, honda has a windscreen for both the '04 and the '06 models. The '06 one looks nice. The '04 has this outline going on that just doesn't look too good. I just tried finding pictures, but I couldn't.

honda does make it for the 599...I got one but it was for the 04' so I had to do some hole drilling, grinding and cutting to make it fit.

When I ordered it the part number came from the 06 honda accesory catalog and ended up with an 04 had the same number. So I was too lazy to wait for the 06 one and said screw it and started hackin away. Yes it does have that edge protector looks kind a funny but you can take if off.

i was not impressed with the A756N

I couldn't stand it, it put the windblast DIRECTLY at my head... took some pressure off my chest, but IMHO it made things much worse...

it WAS nice to have something to tuck behind at high speed, but not THAT nice... and when mr. ninja rear ended me the windscreen made some dents into the instrument cluster...

Yes it does have that edge protector looks kind a funny but you can take if off.

Really?! That's actually good to know.

How do you like the windshield? Can you post pics? What's the part number? How do you go about ordering it? (Some of the answers are obvious, but may help more than just me one day.)

Honda doesn't sell the 2006 flyscreen in the US. I bought one from a dealer in the UK. http://www.hondaofbournemouth.co.uk/ The service was great. They were relocating and called me on a weekend to let me know that shipment would be delayed and offered to cancel the order. BEWARE: The exchange rate is murder. 50 GBP turns into $100 after exchange and shipping. Installation is easy. You remove the black cowl to drill it. The screen takes wind off of the chest, but I do believe there is more wind noise around the helmet. Here are a couple of lousy photos, but you'll get the idea.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m259/pricelister/IMG_1443.jpg


http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m259/pricelister/IMG_1434.jpg

that one looks completely different from the 04 one. The screen I got from the dealer was from a honda 06 accessory catalog. I'm glad I ended up with the 04 one cause I wouldn't want to drill into anything, good ole bolt on for me.

This thread made me want to get a windshield, for the colder times ahead.

So yesterday I ordered a factory shield for my 9er. I don't see how it could be much different than the 04 599 shield. I'll post pics and thoughts when I get it next week. It cost me $95 OTD so don't feel bad about paying $100 for your import.

This is how my convo went with the dealer.

me "can I get a factory windshield for my honda 919?"

guy "Honda doesn't make one"

me "yes they do"

guy "have you seen it?"

me "yes"

he then looks around in the catalog

guy" I don't see it I only see this sport bike"

Me "thats an interceptor, the part I want is this one labled 919 windshiled"

You'd think the guy selling parts would know what a 919 looks like or an Interceptor.

You would hope, right? Two separate people in two separate shops told me that they never heard of hand deflectors for street bikes.

In a way, you can't blame them... have you seen those catalogs?! :shock:

i was not impressed with the A756N

I couldn't stand it, it put the windblast DIRECTLY at my head... took some pressure off my chest, but IMHO it made things much worse...

it WAS nice to have something to tuck behind at high speed, but not THAT nice... and when mr. ninja rear ended me the windscreen made some dents into the instrument cluster...

That seems to be the same impression people have of the A305. I have installed this on my bike but I don't notice the increased windblast to my head/helmet. Then again I'm only 5'6" and I'm betting that's the reason why.

Since I always ride with my tank bag I'm not so sure that the A305 is helping much with the blast to the chest. The screen looks nice though.

I've been considering a windshield. I can get it from the honda dealer for 99 bucks. But now i'm wondering...i mean does it work or not? i don't know if i want it just for aesthetics but if it works well then it would be nice.

roc

Same story here. Except I don't like how the honda shield for the '04 model looks at all. If I ever get it, aesthetics would not be the reason.

Can anyone here actually say, "my windshield works" ?

I've been considering a windshield. I can get it from the honda dealer for 99 bucks. But now i'm wondering...i mean does it work or not? i don't know if i want it just for aesthetics but if it works well then it would be nice.

roc

Can anyone here actually say, "my windshield works" ?




The Honda accessory brochure said that it "provides relief from windblasts on the chest at high speeds". It does that.
I love the '06 instruments...they work great. But they don't look nearly as classy as the chrome dials on the '04. The flyscreen improves the look of the '06 imho. I'd buy it again.

If I had an '06 I wouldn't have trouble picking a windscreen. :?

Ok I just got my Honda windscreen. Yes, it's for a 919 but the 599 one is just about the same just a little different shape to fit the bracket.

The quality is great, just like all Honda stuff. The only part that sucked was trying to get the rubber gromets in the holes. Remember to use soapy water to make it a little easier.

I went around for a few miles. It was 40F and drizzling so I didn't go on the freeway yet. It works just like expected. It takes some wind off my chest and allows me to tuck in for a little bit to get totally behind it if I wanted.

I'm sure the Givi works better, but I didn't want something that drew attention to it. The Honda one is mostly clear, just slightly tinted. It's exactly what I wanted.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y123/ex500/SSS/shield1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y123/ex500/SSS/shield2.jpg

Those grips look exactly like the ones on the 599. Have I mentioned they're utter crap? :lol: They're hard and slick as snot!

I currently have grip puppies on mine, but I'm actually going to swap them out for some ProGrips. Much stickier.

Please tell me you didnt actually drill holes in your bike???? :shock:

Please tell me you didnt actually drill holes in your bike???? :shock:

If that was meant for me. No, there is no drilling required. It's a bolt on. You just replace some bolts with the ones provided and put some spacers in.

It's a nice looking windscreen! Congrats on your purchase. :thumbsup

If that was meant for me. No, there is no drilling required. It's a bolt on. You just replace some bolts with the ones provided and put some spacers in.

If it goes on anything like the Givi, and I assume it does given how it mounts, it's a real bitch trying to get all the bolts and spaces to stay i place while you get the screen on. It's a real balancing act. Once you do that though it's just a matter of tightenting up those bolts.

No was talking about pricelister talking about drilling the cowl I hope you wouldnt actually drill a hole in ur cowl !!!!!

and damnage it was VERY easy to install my a305 just assemble it all into the sheild and then you can jus flex it open and pop it into place no need to drop shi* and balance it all

and damnage it was VERY easy to install my a305 just assemble it all into the sheild and then you can jus flex it open and pop it into place no need to drop shi* and balance it all

Yeah, I flexed it alright. Still dropped a rubber washer here and there. It's a matter of small hands on my part. :)

I use tu have GIVI A760 then I was able to change (my shop give good service) and now I have the 756 .it look great but less protection
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/morceaudechien/bike%20pics/th_IMG_1393.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/morceaudechien/bike%20pics/IMG_1393.jpg)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/morceaudechien/bike%20pics/th_IMG_0454.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/morceaudechien/bike%20pics/IMG_0454.jpg)

I did not want a windscreen but i commute 35 miles to work on the 15 freeway, crossing the 60, 10, and 210--it is always windy i the afternoon, and there is always debris- so i decided to get a windshield. I wanted the givi, but the guys at Chapparal were out and said there were ordeing problems with givi. so I went with the F-16. It was hard to get it to stay in place without changing the direction of the headlight. When i did get it installed (taken off and on about ten times!). The wind was off my chest but right on my helmet, and the wind buffeting was so bad that i immediately took it off and it sits in my garage. I am 6', so maybe a shorter rider might have an better time with it. I like the windshield itself--it is well made--but i can't take the buffeting--Has anyone found out if you can order the European Hornet Faring? I think that might be kind of nice.

d'lo

Givi's are nice but I drop 60 clams for a shield so I could go play in Lake Tahoe area. 30 minutes of slow installation at Road Rider and I was off. Works great and one of the best spent money I've modded for the 599 so far other than the cruise control for 5 clams. :lol:

Put my Givi on last week. I absolutely love it. Looks great. Knocks the wind off...it's just fantastic.

I just installed the Givi 240 on my 599. It wasn't exactly what I was hoping for. There is way to much light reflection behind the gauges at night. Also, the screws with the install kit were a bit short.

Overall, though, a very nice screen. I got it mainly for the "protection" from wind blast this winter. I found something I like better on ebay, so I will be unloading the givi soon.


http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8742/picture060smallmy8.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture060smallmy8.jpg)

Let me know when you decide to "unload" it, I might buy it. :D

I just installed the Givi 240 on my 599. It wasn't exactly what I was hoping for. There is way to much light reflection behind the gauges at night. Also, the screws with the install kit were a bit short.

Overall, though, a very nice screen. I got it mainly for the "protection" from wind blast this winter. I found something I like better on ebay, so I will be unloading the givi soon.


http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8742/picture060smallmy8.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture060smallmy8.jpg)

How about a link to what you found????

Alex,

I listed here in the "For Sale" forum. I might list it on ebay later. If I do I will post a link.

Sorry MotoGPFan,

Here it is:

eBay item. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=011&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=320047824440&rd=1&rd=1)

That one on eBay is not much for wind protection, but I like it a lot more.

Later chaps.

Interesting. Not my "cup of tea," but I can see where it would appeal to someone.

ALex...jump all over that Givi Screen man...

Has anyone found out if you can order the European Hornet Faring? I think that might be kind of nice.

Now that TylerD is among us, perhaps he can help us out with some Euro parts. I mentioned it on one of the other threads, and he seemed up for it.

I have a copy of the European brochure and there is a windscreen offered specifically for the '06. That copy is on another computer (using the wife's machine right now) but perhaps I can post a copy of it soon.

I liked the Givi a305 so much I took it off the bike.
The installation was easy, slight problem with 1 bolt.
Went out on first ride with it and thought I was riding around in a tornado.
Really, I thought it must be a really windy day, I was being pushed around every which way. I did four or five 60-80 mile rides. It never got better. I also noticed it was much noiser, I couldn't hear my engine. It took pressure off my chest, and concentrated it on my helmet. Anyway I'm 5'9" and would not recommend it. To end on a good note, I did really like the way it looked. I guess windscreens are not for me.

I know what you mean. I'm about the same height as you and my Givi 240A is doing the same thing... but it's keeping a fair amount of cold wind off my chest in the mornings, so I'm keeping it on till it gets warmer, and then it comes off for sure. For now I have a neck warmer that blocks the wind that would otherwise hit my neck and limits the noise increase you mentioned. I wear ear plugs at all times, so it's not too bad.

Some people, Chris for example, really love their shields, so a matter of personal preference I guess.

I put a Givi A305 on my '06. Installation was a breeze. Looks good on the bike. Does not look like an "add-on." I'm sure I'll leave it on even if it doesn't give any benefit.:)

Im with you alex I have the a305 and when its warm it comes off... I LOVE the looks of the 599 without it on

Glad to find this thread!
The two finalists in my windscreen search are, indeed, the Givi 240 and the Givi A256 (both pictured on pg.1 of this thread)

I like the looks of the 240A better than the bike specific A256. It doesn't appear to affect the great lines of the Hornet and still looks naked.

To those who have the Give 240A: added wind noise? how does it affect the handling? where does it put the wind flow? (as in how high above the headlamp)

BTW, Honda does have a flyscreen for the 599/Hornet. http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/Instruktor/Picture119.jpg

This is my '04 repainted VW Brilliant Silver.

That silver bike looks really cool!

Yes Honda makes a factory windscreen.

ISome people, Chris for example, really love their shields, so a matter of personal preference I guess.

Yep...I do love mine. I will also agree that it takes all the wind and directs it toward your head. I'm 5'9" like both of you two, so I know where you guys are coming from. But it was a fair tradeoff for me. It got to where I just couldn't deal with the wind pounding on my chest above 50 mph.

When it warms up some I might take my screen off and see how I feel about it. Now that I'm a little more comfortable with the bike and I'm not a brand spankin new newbie, I might feel a little different. When I started on the bike I was a brand spankin new rider. I'll try riding with the screen off when spring comes around.

It will be interesting to me to see how things feel with the screen off. I've spent the majority of my motorcycle riding time with the windscreen (since this is my first motorcycle).

To those who have the Give 240A: added wind noise? how does it affect the handling? where does it put the wind flow? (as in how high above the headlamp)

This is my '04 repainted VW Brilliant Silver.
Me likey the silver. I have the a240 and it has its good and bad points. Overall it cuts a lot of wind off of my chest. It does increase the wind noise around my HJC CL-SP helmet, which I've been told is a noisy helmet anyway. The main stream of wind appears to be hitting me just about at the top of my face shield (I'm 5'11" with a pretty tall sitting height). One bonus is that I can raise my shield about half way if I need to adjust glasses or just scratch my nose without getting a blast of wind in my face! I do not get buffeting from the wind flow. The only negative that I've noticed is the increased noise from the high velocity wind at my head. My wife, with a Scorpion EXO400 and a shorter sitting height says that she didn't notice any noise increase nor any more wind at her head level.

Overall though I'd say that the a240 is a plus. 70-75 mph without the windscreen is fine once you get used to it if you have your jacket adjusted so it doesn't act like a parachute, but I think I get less turbulence with the windshield attached. It seems like a "smoother" ride anyway. I was a brand-new rider, but I recall riding in freeway traffic before I installed it and remember getting moved around a bunch by wind from the other cars. Today I was riding with car traffic, passing 18-wheelers, indicating anywhere between 80-100 mph and was rock-steady the whole time. Without the windscreen on, 70 mph is fine, 90 is getting pretty stiff, and over 100 it's time to hang on tight. With the windscreen on, 90 mph is as comfortable as any legal speed for miles and miles. It's only above about 120 that the wind starts becoming a real factor again.

I also wanted to say that we installed reflective yellow rim tape last weekend (we have a yellow '04 of course) and while I haven't notice any performance benefit, it does LOOK faster sitting in the garage!

Polestar :welcome The silver looks awesome! Wish you hadn't said the "v-word" though... :lol:

it would look better with the honda wings were they go but its still sweet looking

Thanks for the kind words, guys.

I recently bought the bike. The previous owner gets the credit, and expense, of the repaint. It was done professionally and I like the look too.
Yea, the Honda wings are going back on the tank. I'm also putting the "Hornet" decal on the seat cowls. The US name, "599" doesn't do any thing for me, and since the real appreciation for this bike is in Europe (CB600F Hornet was the top selling bike in Europe 2 yrs running-2000,2001 I think). I figured, why not go with the Hornet moniker. BTW, Hornet decals available on Ebay.co.uk.

I was hopeing the Givi 240a was the perfect screen, but it appears not.
It may be the best those with an '04 can hope for: that is unless you opt for a large screen from say, National Cycle. but those affect performance and look bad.

You sure the rim tape doesn't make you go faster? I'm looking for some silver to put on mine. I bet I pick up 1-2 HP. :rad

I can see the headlight reflecting in my Givi A305 on my '06 599. That bugs me.

My Givi a 305 for my 2006 599 is here today. I was fortunate my Honda dealer is a Givi dealer(although you wouldn't know it if you didn't ask). He got me the screen in 1 day(Givi's US headquarters are in Charlotte NC only about 3 hrs away). I'll post soon my opinions about it. I probably won't leave it on for summer. I expect to use it in the fall and winter.

Sorry its been so long since I wrote about my Givi A 305. The install was very easy for 2 people to complete. Having extra set of hands to hold screen while threading screws through windscreen, washers and spacers is very helpful. Neither my Dad nor me is very mechanical and we had it on in ten minutes. My only issue is a rattle at about 3000-3500 rpm. We originally didn't tighten it too much. I tightened it more and got rid of a lot of rattle but not all rattle. The upper screw on the left side seems to not get completely tight. I am afraid to continue because I don't want to strip it. I don't think its stripped now because it is not loose but seems to have stopped getting tighter with successive turns. I'm going to ride to the dealer and have them check it out. It does seem to make a big difference. For two days I was riding around town 20 mph faster because I didn't have the same amount of wind blast I had become used to. I seem to have adjusted now. At 60-80 mph the bike is much more comfortable. I haven't noticed any helmet buffeting either. I'm only 5'8" so this might be a problem for taller riders. I can't believe Honda doesn't make a screen this nice.

I'm glad you like it. I've got one in the box, I was going to wait and put it on when it got a little cooler or if the slim chance of a long ride comes up.

The other day continued tightening earlier mentioned bolt and after about 4 turns it was tight. No more rattle. I think the air around my helmet might be louder but it does not push my helmet in any way.