Hi All (my 1st post). I have been lucky enough to recently acquire a 1994 Varese 916. On the 2nd week of ownership, as I was moving the bike, I managed to crack the windscreen!! (And yes, it had the Cagiva Elefant on it!!!!) The windscreen is still usable, but it does affect greatly the aesthetics of the bike. So my quandary is what to do now?? Should I remove the original rivets and screen to replace with an aftermarket one (aftermarket makers suggestions welcome!), or keep the original (but cracked) Cagiva screen on the bike?? I need to also mention that the bike is NOT stock. It has Termi exhausts fitted and also brown adjustable levers. It also has in excess of 15k on the clock. It is in wonderful over-all condition considering the age and mileage. WHAT TO DO (other than go back in a time machine and not crack the windscreen in the first place)?? Thx All, Aaron.
Sorry to hear about your recent problems, perhap someone on this forum might have one in their loft area just waiting for you. Welcome.
There's a bloke on Facebook sells repo ones. I've had one off him, they are good quality...he's called Fred Jean, and he has them in his listings at the mo...
Just for info the screen shown there is laser etched. Laser etching wasn’t about in 94 and they were blow moulded type. I’d personally leave the screen as is if it is still useable until you find one as the rivets are alloy and you will damage both the clip and the river in removal. Do you have a photograph of the clip and rivet?
Heading out to left field here… If it is a money no object situation, and you just want to keep the original screen no matter what, it is possible to repair PMMA screens to have full structural integrity, though the repair won't be totally invisible. The material is the same as aircraft canopies, only thinner, and those are frequently repaired for cracks and sections missing. You might find a canopy repairer willing to take it on.
That's a COOL idea!! I guess I'd have to then remove the windscreen and rivets, but I suppose I'd have to do that anyway if replacing the screen.
I believe they are just aircraft spec rivets. Google AN 470 rivets and you should find something. https://images.app.goo.gl/zH5ro51AR2UTs61K9
