MadStad Engineering MadStad User manual

Please read this entire manual before proceeding with installation.
What is in the box:
(1) Base bracket
(2) Adjustable brackets
(1) Aluminum Crossbar
(4) M5 x 25 truss screws
(4) M5 metal flat washers
(6) M6 x 12 screws
(4) M6 metal flat washers
(4) M6 nylock nuts
(2) M6 split lock washers
(4) M5 Truss screws
(4) M5 flat plastic washers
(4) soft rubber washers
Adjustable Windshield System
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
The MadStad system replaces the stock shield, stock adjustable bracket and
attaches to the solid support structure beneath the instrument cluster. Before
you begin installation, you must remove the factory windshield. It cannot be
attached to the MadStad brackets.
Please refer to the arrows in the
diagrams for each step.
STEP 1:–Remove the three
instrument panel screws as shown
at right.
STEP 2:–Remove the wiring harness
plug and detach the instrument panel.
STEP 3:–Remove the cigarette
lighter socket by pulling the plug off
of the end, then unscrewing the plastic
nut. Pull it completely out of the
mounting hole.

STEP 4:–Remove the four factory
screws holding the instrument panel
base to the bike. Pull this plastic
base off carefully over the wiring
harnesses. You WILL NOT be re-
using these screws, but save them
somewhere with the other bike parts
being removed.
STEP 4:–There are four screws
behind the headlight housing, two
above and two below as shown
above. Remove them and hold onto
them. This allows you to pivot the
small fly screen and headlamp
assembly forward, which you will
need to do in a minute to remove
the factory windshield bracket.

STEP 5:–There is a side
screw at the top of the
windshield adjustment.
Remove that screw and pull
the cap up off of the stem.
You should then be able to
tilt the flyscreen forward a
bit and slide the factory
windshield bracket up and
out of the stem. After that,
replace the cap, cap screw
and the four headlight
housing screws you removed
in Step 4.
STEP 6:–Feed the wiring
harnesses through the
bottom of our mounting
base and set it onto the
mounting platform of the
bike. Then feed through the
factory instrument panel
bracket and set it on top of
our base plate. Fasten down
through both using the
MadStad Phillips screws
provided. Then re-attach the
instrument panel.

STEP 7:–With the
mounting base installed it
should look like the photo at
right. The four indicated
holes are where you will
attach the MadStad
adjustable brackets, to the
outside of the mounting base.
Use four M6 x 12 screws
through the brackets then the
base, then put a flat washer
and nylock nut on the inside
and tighten. Once the
brackets are installed you can
slide the crossbar in between
the two brackets at the
crossbar mounting holes (to
arrow at right) and secure the
bar with the M6 x 12mm
screws and lock washers on
each side. The bar has a
protruding pin on one side,
and this pin prevents the bar
from rotating once installed.
It does not matter which side
the pin goes on, so long as it
is outside of the brackets. See
the side view diagram below
to see how this works.

STEP 8:–The windshield
attaches to the four rubber
well nuts on our adjustable
brackets as shown at right.
Use the four Phillips truss
screws with plastic flat
washers and rubber
washers. Pre-install them
onto the windshield as
shown below before
attaching the windshield to
the brackets.
Do not overtighten the
windshield screws! Snug them
up until the well nuts swell up at
the back of the brackets, and
about 1/8 inch of the screw
threads are coming out.
The finished installation should
look like the image at right.

Adjusting the MadStad Brackets
The knob screws release the brackets allowing the windshield to slide and tilt. These
knob screws must always be tightened securely before riding. DO NOT attempt to
adjust the brackets while riding! You must come to a complete stop before making
adjustments. Also make sure that you do not set the windshield in such a way that
causes your handlebars or hand guards (if installed) to hit the windshield when
turning, or before reaching full lock.
To make adjustments, loosen the knobs 1-2 turns and set the windshield so the
top edge is at about your chin level as you look straight ahead while seated on
the bike. Set the angle at approximately 60 degrees. (Use the angle guide on the
back page of this manual as a guide.) Tighten the knobs and go for a ride to see
if you now have smooth airflow over and around your helmet. Do this on a
calm day if at all possible; windy days make it hard to judge the airflow. Don’t
ever try to adjust the mount while in motion!
To try a different windshield position, bring the motorcycle to a complete stop
and out of traffic. Loosen the two knob screws and tilt the windshield forward
or back 2-3 degrees or so, and/or adjust it up or down if necessary. Re-tighten
the knobs and go for another ride.
Continue experimenting with different positions at different speeds until you
find a combination of height and rake angle that eliminates buffeting and gives
a smoother ride. You may have more than one favorite position, for example
shield tilted forward on cooler days, and shield tilted back for hot days to let
more air to your body.

Notes on Windshield Angle
Most windshields work best when set at a 55-60 degree angle. We have
provided an angle guide on the back page of this manual so that you can
check and see if your shield is set somewhere in this range.
To check your shield angle, your bike should be in an upright position either
on a center stand or held up by a helper. Set the spine (folded edge) of the
manual against the front of the shield. If the large arrow marked 60° is
pointing straight up, then your shield is at a 60 degree angle. (See diagram on
Page 5.) A little farther back and your angle would somewhere between 55
and 60 degrees. Anywhere in this range is fine for your initial test ride. On
some bikes a more vertical angle works better, so don’t be afraid to
experiment later if tilting the shield back doesn’t seem to be ideal.

PIVOT SCREWS
The MadStad mount has a pivot screw on each set of brackets, located near
the center of the bottom bracket. A nylon lock nut keeps the screw snugly in
place, yet allows the brackets to slide back and forth. It is adjusted at the
factory to have a minimum of play yet still allow the brackets to move.
If for some reason you wish to adjust the tightness of this pivot screw or move
it to an alternate pivot position, use a 4mm Allen wrench along with a 10mm
socket or crescent wrench to make the adjustment. If you tighten the lock nut
completely you will not be able to slide the brackets.
Disclaimer
Neither MadStad Engineering nor its owners shall be liable for any
damages, consequential or inconsequential, resulting from the use of
our products. Installation of any of our products constitutes acceptance
of these terms.
It is the responsibility of the user to make sure all fasteners are
tightened securely, the windshield is mounted properly and the
adjustment knobs are tightened snugly before putting the motorcycle in
motion. MadStad systems ARE NOT intended to be adjusted while the
vehicle is in motion; you must pull over out of the way of traffic and
come to a complete stop before making any changes. The user must
never place the windshield in such a position as to interfere with the
safe and complete movement of the handlebars and controls.

Returns and Warranty
If you are not satisfied with your new windshield system you have 30
days to return it. Full details are available on our web site at
www.madstad.com. If purchased from a dealer then please contact the
dealer for their return policy.
MadStad adjustable brackets carry a lifetime warranty against
manufacturing defects. This does not include cosmetic issues nor any
parts that inherently wear out or degrade over time such as rubber and
plastic parts. Windshields, deflectors and other similar plastic parts are
warrantied for 1 year against manufacturing defects, not against
cosmetic issues or issues related to normal wear and tear.

NOTES:

MadStad Engineering, Inc.
1451 E. Jefferson Street
Brooksville, FL 34601 U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.madstad.com
Email: [email protected]om
Thank you for your support, and ride safely!
April 30, 2018