Windscreen bracket for a motorcycle

A windscreen support structure for a motorcycle includes a windscreen bracket having a first end and a distal end, the first end is connected to a portion of a frame of a motorcycle. A first windscreen plate is affixed to the distal end of the windscreen bracket, the first windscreen plate extends in a traverse direction relative to the windscreen bracket and includes first and second support projections displaced relative to each other and being substantially orthogonally mounted relative to the first windscreen plate. A second windscreen plate is secured to the first windscreen plate for mounting a windscreen therebetween. The second windscreen plate extends in a traverse direction relative to the windscreen bracket and includes first and second support projections displaced relative to each other and being aligned relative to the first windscreen plate. Connecting members are provided for securing the first and second windscreen plates relative to each other for mounting a windscreen therebetween.

This application incorporates by reference and claims the benefit of U.S. 
Provisional application Ser. No. 60/001,294 filed Jul. 20, 1995. 
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
1. Field of the Invention 
A windscreen support structure is provided for mounting a windscreen 
bracket directly on a frame of a motorcycle for retaining a windscreen 
relative thereto. 
2. Description of Background Art 
Fairings, headlights, turn signals and windscreens may be mounted on either 
the front forks of a motorcycle or on the frame of a motorcycle. A number 
of prior windscreens have been mounted onto a motorcycle by affixing the 
windscreen directly to the forks utilized to mount the front wheel to the 
motorcycle. As the motorcycle is turned, the windscreen will turn in the 
same direction as the front wheel. 
Current frame mounted fairings are designed to offer maximum wind 
protection for the rider. Most of the fairings are used on touring 
motorcycles or racing motorcycles. The typical body fairing will encircle 
the front forks and be attached at three points to the frame. One of the 
points of attachment will be to the head pipe and one on each side of the 
main frame. The fairing normally incorporates the headlight, windscreen, 
turn signals and instrument clusters. The fairings are very prominent due 
to the functional requirements of the various elements comprising the 
fairings. The extreme degree of wind protection is not required for 
motorcycles, such as custom motorcycles, that are only occasionally used 
for open road and/or high speed touring. 
Many fork mounted elements such as headlights, turn signals and fairings 
employ prominent brackets, usually constructed of chrome. Modifying a 
motorcycle by mounting a fairing to the fork while retaining the 
conventional mounting structure for the headlights, turn signals and 
fairings will result in drastically altering the original style of the 
motorcycle. 
OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
The present invention is directed to providing a retrofit to permit a 
windscreen to be added to a custom motorcycle. A custom motorcycle is a 
traditional motorcycle which is very simple in design. Such a motorcycle 
lacks integration of the various parts such as the tank, handle bars, 
seats, saddlebags, etc. Each of these elements stands on its own. Each 
part of a custom motorcycle must have character. 
Custom motorcycles are basically used on urban roads so wind protection is 
not a critical necessity. Most custom motorcycles do not have fairings or 
windscreens. However, custom motorcycle may be used where some wind 
protection is desirable. The addition of a clear fairing or windscreen to 
an existing custom motorcycle cannot upset the original styling. Thus, 
prominent frame mounted fairings used for sport motorcycles and touring 
motorcycles are not able to be used together with a custom motorcycle. 
The present invention provides a windscreen support structure for a 
motorcycle wherein a windscreen bracket includes a first end and a distal 
end. The first end is adapted to be connected to a portion of a frame of 
the motorcycle. A first windscreen plate is affixed to the distal end of 
the windscreen bracket. The first windscreen plate extends in a transverse 
direction relative to the windscreen and includes first and second support 
projections displaced relative to each other and being substantially 
orthogonally mounted relative to the first windscreen plate. A second 
windscreen plate is adapted to be secured to the first windscreen plate 
for mounting a windscreen therebetween. The second windscreen plate 
extends in a transverse direction relative to the windscreen bracket and 
includes first and second projections displaced relative to each other and 
being aligned relative to the first windscreen plate. 
Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become 
apparent from the detailed description given hereinafter. However, it 
should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, 
while indicating preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way 
of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the 
spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in 
the art from this detailed description.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
As illustrated in FIGS. 1-3, a motorcycle 10 includes a handle bar 12 
operatively secured for rotation within a head pipe 14. The head pipe 14 
forms part of the frame of a motorcycle which includes an upper support 
structure 16 and a lower support structure 17. A fuel tank 18 is secured 
to the upper and lower support structures 16, 17 of the frame of the 
motorcycle. Stay brackets 21, 22 are secured to the head pipe 14. The stay 
brackets 21, 22 may be welded to the head pipe 14 to ensure accurate 
positioning of the stay brackets 21, 22 relative to the head pipe 14. Stay 
bracket 21 includes apertures 21A, 21B. Similarly, stay bracket 22 
includes apertures 22A, 22B. The apertures 21A, 21B, 22A, 22B are provided 
for securing various components to the head pipe 14 of the motorcycle 10. 
As illustrated in FIG. 2, a windscreen bracket 30 includes a plate 32 
having a downwardly extending second portion 34. A first member 36 
includes a first end 36A secured to the plate 32 and a distal end 36B 
adapted to be secured to a first windscreen plate. A speedometer bracket 
38 is secured to the plate 32 by means of a screw 38A. 
A turn signal bracket 40 is secured to the stay 22 by means of a plate 42. 
Support member 44 is secured to an end 42C of the plate 42 for mounting 
the turn signals relative to the head pipe 14 of the motorcycle 10. 
As illustrated in FIG. 3, a windscreen 50 is secured to the bracket 30 by 
means of a plurality of bolts. One bolt 30A is illustrated in FIG. 3 which 
comprises a side view of the present invention. 
A speedometer 60 is secured to the speedometer bracket 38 to permit an 
individual to determine the speed of the motorcycle during operation. A 
headlight 70 is secured to the turn signal bracket plate 42 for permitting 
an individual to illuminate a predetermined area during use of the 
motorcycle. 
FIG. 4 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 4--4 of 
FIG. 2. Stay bracket 22 is secured to the head pipe 14 by means of 
welding. A headlight bracket 80 is provided which includes two arms 82, 84 
which are secured to a plate 86. The two arms 82, 84 are mounted relative 
to the stay bracket 22 by means of a collar 81 and rubber grommets 83. 
Side walls 42A, 42B of a turnsignal bracket are provided adjacent the 
sides of the rubber grommets 83. 
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 2. The stay 
bracket 21 is illustrated as being welded relative to the head pipe 14. 
The windscreen bracket 30 includes a first member 36 and a second member 
37 secured to the plate 32. A distal end 36B of the first member 36 and a 
distal end 37B of the second member 37 are secured to a first windscreen 
plate 100. A second windscreen plate 102 is mounted relative to the first 
windscreen plate 100. A windscreen is designed to be secured between the 
first windscreen plate 100 and the second windscreen plate 102. A 
speedometer bracket 38 is secured to the plate 32 by means of bolts 38A, 
38B. 
FIG. 6 illustrates cross-sectional view taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 5. 
The plate 32 includes an upper first portion and downwardly projecting 
second and third portions 34, 35. The second and third portions 34, 35 are 
spaced relative to each other. The first member 36 and second member 37 
which form the windscreen bracket 30 are mounted adjacent to the plate 32 
and the second and third portion 34, 35, respectively. The plate 32 is 
curved to includes sections 32A, 32B for mating with the exterior curved 
portions of the first and second members 36, 37. 
The speedometer bracket 38 is secured to the plate 32 by means of rubber 
bushings 38D, 38E. As illustrated in FIG. 5, bolts 38A, 38B are designed 
to project through apertures in the speedometer bracket 38 for securing 
the speedometer bracket 38 relative to the plate 32. 
FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the various components of the present 
invention. The windscreen bracket includes the first and second members 
36, 37 which are disposed within the curved section 32A, 32B of the plate 
32. The plate 32 includes downwardly projecting second and third portions 
34, 35. Integral collars 34A, 34B are secured to the downwardly projecting 
portion 34. The downwardly projecting third portion 35 also includes 
integral collars, not illustrated in FIG. 7. The speedometer bracket 38 is 
secured to the plate 32 by means of bolts and rubber bushings 38D, 38E. 
The distal ends 36B, 37B of the first and second members 36, 37 are 
secured to the first windscreen plate 100. The first windscreen plate 100 
is includes a first support projection 104 and a second support projection 
106 which are displaced relative to each other and substantially 
orthogonally arranged relative to the first windscreen plate 100. A second 
windscreen plate 102 includes first and second support projections 114, 
116 which are displaced relative to each other and are substantially 
orthogonally arranged relative to the second windscreen plate 102. The 
first windscreen plate 100 and the first and second support projections 
104, 106 are aligned with the second windscreen plate 102 and the first 
and second support projections 114, 116 to permit bolts to be secured 
relative thereto. A windscreen is designed to be mounted between the first 
windscreen plate 100 and the second windscreen plate 102. The first and 
second support projections 104, 106 of the first windscreen plate 100 and 
the first and second support projections 114, 116 of the second windscreen 
plate 102 provide a secure mounting for the windscreen relative to the 
head pipe 14 of a motorcycle. 
The headlight bracket 80 includes arms 82, 84 which are mounted to the 
mounting plate 86 and include an upper plate member 89. Rubber bushings 83 
are mounted through apertures in the arms 82, 84. Collars 81 are inserted 
through the rubber grommets 83. The collars and rubber grommets are 
designed to provide openings for receiving bolts for securing the turn 
signal bracket 40 and the headlight bracket 80 relative to the stay 
bracket 22. The turn signal bracket 40 includes side walls 42A, 42B and a 
distal end 42C. The side walls 42A, 42B are designed to be disposed 
adjacent to the arms 82, 84 for providing a rigid construction relative to 
the headlight bracket 80 and the turn signal bracket 40. In this way, the 
turn signal bracket 40 and the headlight bracket 80 may be securely 
mounted relative to the stay bracket 22 for affixing the elements relative 
to the head pipe 14. 
The distal end 42C is secured to a support member 120 for mounting the 
right turn signal 122 and the left turn signal 124 relative to the turn 
signal bracket 40. A collar 126 is mounted on the support member 120 
adjacent to the right turn signal 122. A collar 128 is mounted on the 
support member 120 adjacent to the left turn signal 124. The first support 
projections 104, 114 of the first and second windscreen plates 100, 102, 
respectively, include apertures 104A, 114A, respectively, which are 
designed to be secured to the collar 128 mounted on the support member 
120. Similarly, an aperture 116A is provided in the second support 
projection 116 and a similar aperture is provided in the second support 
projection 106 which are designed to be secured relative to the collar 126 
mounted on the support member 120. In this way, the windscreen secured 
between the first windscreen plate 100 and the second windscreen plate 102 
are mounted rigidly to the turn signal bracket 40 which is secured to the 
head pipe 14 for providing a positive connection between the windscreen 
and the motorcycle. 
FIG. 8 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention wherein a 
head pipe 214 of a motorcycle is illustrated in phantom lines. The 
windscreen bracket 230 includes a first member 236 and a second member 
237. The first and second members 236, 237 include first ends 236A, 237A, 
respectively, secured to the head pipe 214. A distal end 236B, 237B is 
secured to a windscreen support 200. The windscreen support 200 includes a 
first portion 222 extending to the left of the motorcycle. A lower portion 
224 extends from the first portion 222. A right portion 226 extends from 
the lower portion 224. The distal ends 236B, 237B are secured to the left 
portion 222 and the right portion 226 for mounting the windscreen support 
200 relative to the head pipe 214. A speedometer bracket 238 is secured to 
the left member 222 and the right member 226 of the windscreen support 
200. 
A headlight bracket 280 includes apertures 282, 284 for mounting the 
headlight bracket 280 relative to the head pipe 214. A support 286 extends 
from the headlight bracket 280 for affixing the headlight bracket 280 
relative to the lower portion 224 of the windscreen support 200. 
The left portion 222 of the windscreen support 200 includes first and 
second support projections 222A, 222B spaced relative to each other. 
Apertures are provided in the support projections 222A, 222B for affixing 
a windscreen relative to the windscreen support 200. Similarly, the right 
portion 226 includes first and second projections 226A, 226B which are 
displaced relative to each other. The first and second projections 226A, 
226B include apertures therein for securing the windscreen relative to the 
windscreen support 200. 
The invention being thus described, it will be obvious that the same may be 
varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure 
from the spirit and scope of the invention, and all such modifications as 
would be obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be included 
within the scope of the following claims.