The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: msbuck on December 11, 2006, 04:11:32 PM
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This is actually for my husband's R100...
He is looking for a small 'classic' looking windscreen to add to his '81 R100. He's seen a couple pics on this site that intrigues him, so I thought I would give everyone the chance to speak up on what you have/had, what you liked, disliked about any windscreens you've had on your bikes. Also any info on sources would be helpful. I know his headlight is larger (8 inches vs our 7 inches) and that sometimes makes a difference in the fit.
I currently have a Givi windscreen, but have had several different configurations over the years. Graham (the hubby) has been using a National Cycle Plexi 2 most recently, but had to make some minor modifications. His ignition key is located on the side of his headlight which makes the 'legs' on the Plexi 2 a bit challenging. He started with a 'nekkid' bike, went to the full Luftmeister fairing, back to a 'nekkid' (After riding his F650 and rediscovering the pleasure of the wind in your hair...) and now would like to try something with a little coverage, but more classic.
John, I think he particularly likes yours (from the picture in front of the Big Rondel) Check for a PM from him...
Thanks.
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I have a Slipstreamer S-08 on my '81 R100:
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I bought mine from J.C. Whitney after seeing the same shield on an LS on the previous incarnation of our forum. I forget who's bike it was.
They have a nice selection: http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Browse/tf-Browse/s-10101/N-111+10211+600014185/c-10111
You can see some pictures of mine, here: http://www.pbase.com/tomfarr/accessories
I don't really care for the additional noise it creates, myself; even with earplugs. On the other hand, I was pounded by a miserable head wind on the way to the Boxerworks Forum rally last May. I would have enjoyed laying down on the tank bag behind it.
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Hey Justin - Does that give you o.k. hand protection? will it fit an r65 & where can I find it? thanks, Bill Conquest
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I'm gonna get me another Plexi-Fairing 3 from JC Whitney asap.... That little mini-screen on Britta ain't cuttin' it for me!
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So John, you up for a trade? A Plexi 2 for your little mini screen? The 2 still has the legs, just not quite as long... I'll see if I can get a pic for you.
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Bill, not really with the "touring" or US bars but it might with the "euro" bars. I just wanted something to keep the bugs outa my teeth as I just ride that bike in the summertime. I bought it from shadetreepowersports.com about a year ago for $86.99 with the tint. It's pretty much a "universal" shield so it might fit but they make a lot of different sizes and styles.
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John, why don’t you like you mini screen on your R65? I think it looks good, was thinking about getting one but if yours didn’t work out.................... I am really looking more for a bug, rock deflector. That wasp that went in the narrow crack between my helmet and jacket wasn’t a lot of fun. Rather than let him keep trying to poke my jugular vein I grabbed him and let him work on my fingers till I could let go. Yep, didn’t have any gloves on that day. Plus I seem to get pelted by a lot of loose gravel. The gravel really isn’t a problem but after the wasp think it might be time to find a small windshield that will go with the one on the sidecar. Anybody got an ideas?
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I think that might have been my LS. Screen from JCW. Its the Maier one
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m70/mrridden/P1010040.jpg
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MrRiden,
Were you able to use the mounts that came with the screen?
They were WAY too short for my Euro bars. I had to make my own.
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Yes the mounts werked fine on my high bars but I now want to switch to the low Euro bars. What die did you use to thread the new mounting struts and what dia bar did you use? I am still looking about for a set of euro bars if anyone has a set they want to get rid of or swap for high bars.
rich
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I went to Lowes Hardware with the original mount in hand and eyeballed it. I think the originals are metric stock, and, of course, Lowes only sells SAE. No luck on finding aluminum round stock. I had to settle for steel. But I'm sure it is out there, somewhere.
I also bought a metric tap & die set. I forget the size I used, (I am at work), but I had to remove just the slightest amount of material, and taper the leading edge before the die would start. I think the SAE stock was too large for the metric die. That was my first foray into cutting threads. Exciting and hard work at the same time.
I just put the stock in the vise after it was cut to length, and slid my cheater bar over the end to bend it, duplicating the angles of the originals. I am considering changing the angle a little to lay the shield down a bit more, to see if that might quiet things down a little.
There is VERY LITTLE room on the low handlebar to place the mounts. And I had to chop up a dash panel in the process. The dash panels on the LS are quite a bit different from the std models, so YMMV.
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Rob,
Sounds like a good cobble. From the picture I would have sworn that was aluminum stock you used. I'm still trying to get some low bars cheap but if I can't find any I may go to generic 7/8 drag bars. Do your bars have any rise on them? I'm also curious about the width (grip end to grip end) of the euro bars.
Rich
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Rob,
I remember you saying that you had to cut up the dash panel from the last website, but I didn't know you had the euro bars at the time. Do you think you'd still have to cut up the panel if you had the standard bars on? I like your windshield, but not enough to mangle my dash panel.
Justin,
Did you have to alter your panel with that slipstreamer? If not, how different are the dimensions on that R100 dash panel from an R65's?
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Well, folks, I'm afraid I got spoiled by the overall protection that the Plexi-Fairing 3 offered me. It extended out far enough on both sides to act like handguards, the lowers went down far enough below the turnsignals to keep the wind off my knees, and was tall enough to send the wind over the top of my helmet! In short, it was as close to a full fairing as one could get with a windshield. Sure, it was rather large (some said ugly), but I wasn't in it for looks, either. I ride pretty much every day, rain or shine, freezing cold or blistering heat, and I think the Plexi-Fairing 3 performs better than anything else I've sat behind, except a genuine fairing. (On my previous R65, I had a Vetter Vindicator fairing on it, and it was wonderful. I'd love to get one of those for Britta!) ;)
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I used the Plexifairing 2 on my R65 for a little while and it scared me to death! The buffetting I got on the highway was too much, especially around the 18 wheelers. I could feel the response through the handlebars and I just didn't feel in control. Plus I must admit that I really like the feel of the wind. It slows me down! ;) Makes me think I'm going faster than I really am.
If you really want some protection, we have a spare Luftmeister fairing in the a attic... ::)
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You have to realize, Aïda, that John's bike is mostly for commuting, year round. They are a one car, two career household! John is just lucky that he lives far enough south that he can get away with it.
I rode up here year-round for 5 winters. I also had a 3rd wheel. ;) (wish I had a picture :'( )
As soon as it got cold, on went the ugly old handlebar mounted fairing that came with the blown-up /2 rig I got for my
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conversion. (Never sell anything.) But come spring, up into the rafters it went!
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Rob,
I remember you saying that you had to cut up the dash panel from the last website, but I didn't know you had the euro bars at the time. Do you think you'd still have to cut up the panel if you had the standard bars on? I like your windshield, but not enough to mangle my dash panel.
Clutch (and Rich),
No, I don't think you would have to cut on the dash panel with the high bars.
My low bars measure about 26" wide, and they have about a 1-2" rise, and a very comfortable (for me) pull back. The air pressure at speed works very well.
Rich, 7/8 bars will have to have some material removed at the ends where you slide the control castings on. The extra diameter has been known to crack castings. YDiaMV.
There are plenty of bars available, besides the dealers (Call Matt 706.310.0031 no kickbacks, just a satisfied customer.) Also Flanders Handlebars (http://www.sideroadcycles.com/ImportedMotorcycles/ImportHandlebars/ImportHandlebarsBMW.html).
With this windshield on my bike, both times that I attempted to travel long distance, I took extra bungees with me in case I wanted to remove it.
Dash panels can be had easily enough. During a routine phone order with Matt, I asked if he had one, and he asked me if I wanted the ratty one or the nice one. I got the nice one for $25. It took me 2 days to decide which dash was the best (worst) one to cut on!
It was, in fact, the LS dash that I attempted to emulate with my hacksaw and dremel.
I thought about getting an LS dash, but the leading edge wouldn't mesh with the front cover of the std. bike.
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Boy talk about torture..that's that beautiful yellow and black LS from Ebay isn' it Rob.... were you lusting after it too?? [smiley=kiss.gif]
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Yeah Sue. I snatched them pictures up before they went away on eBay!