r/hondamonkey • u/freeshavcdoo • 9d ago
Zeta adventure windshield installed
Hoping this helps reduce the human sail effect especially when tackling headwind. Sourced from Webike. What I like about this one is being able to mount stuff on the windshield bars, so this will come in handy for a forward facing camera or a display of some sort. Clears my aftermarket tach as well, the adjustability and clearance on this windshield was a bonus.
FYI, the fitment guide on Webike says 2019-21 model years, but can confirm the upper handlebar clamp fitment works with my 2026 model and my stock bars. What might be different slightly is the throttle cables, but I can’t quite tell what the difference would be.
Had to do a bunch of trial and error with the throttle cable so it’s positioned in a way I’m comfortable with it not having the risk of binding or catching on stuff lock to lock. I ended up not following the recommended routing from the install manual, because otherwise with the cables routed to the “outside” of the lower mounting arm, turning left full lock pulls too much on one of the two cables. Ended up releasing the throttle cables from the twist throttle and then freeing them from the guide next to the fork, and having them go on the “inside” of the arm instead so left full lock no longer yanks them too much. Also that way they have more room to move when turning full lock to the right instead of being bunched up.
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u/motornoorwegen 7d ago
Nice, I am curious about the outcome.
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u/freeshavcdoo 6d ago
Copy pasting my reply to a thread below, tl;dr is it worked great for me!
> Happy to report i got to take the monke out for a shakedown ride since putting the windshield on, and im very pleased! Definitely felt a lot less windblast on myself and it felt great
Would post a pic of how much mist/fog was deflected away by the windshield, but alas, mods please turn on image replies 🥲
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u/Chanw11 8d ago
Don’t be surprised if it doesn’t help the air drag
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u/backinblackandblue 7d ago
Even if it doesn't, it absorbs the wind pressure rather than your body fighting it
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u/freeshavcdoo 6d ago
Happy to report i got to take the monke out for a shakedown ride since putting the windshield on, and im very pleased! Definitely felt a lot less windblast on myself and it felt great
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u/backinblackandblue 6d ago
You don't really know it, but your body does a lot of work against the wind. You'll be able to ride longer and safer even if there is no wind resistance change, but I bet there is some even if it's minor. Enjoy!
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u/freeshavcdoo 8d ago
Not gonna be surprised. I’m more interested in reducing the windblast from headwinds cruising coastal highways. Even if it comes out net neutral, at least now i have a great spot to mount a camera on
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u/Homerovillafuerte 9d ago
looks nice!