A watch point when removing the windscreen. The two bolts securing the windscreen to each upright are of different lengths. The lower one is longer, refit them the wrong way round and you will crack the screen.
If you decide to remove the brackets completely (I don't think it is needed for what you want to do) take care as it is easy to cross thread into the very soft ali. After some thought I decided to Helicoil all of mine.
Brian
