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Author Topic: Windscreen ideas?  (Read 6285 times)

Offline msbuck

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Re: Windscreen ideas?
« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2006, 03:55:24 PM »
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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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Windscreen ideas?
« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2006, 02:08:55 AM »
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!  
« Last Edit: December 16, 2006, 02:11:43 AM by Rob_Valdez_79_R65 »

Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Windscreen ideas?
« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2006, 02:45:25 AM »
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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.

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.

« Last Edit: December 16, 2006, 02:59:18 AM by Rob_Valdez_79_R65 »

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Re: Windscreen ideas?
« Reply #18 on: December 16, 2006, 10:22:24 AM »
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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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Windscreen ideas?
« Reply #19 on: December 16, 2006, 01:00:04 PM »
Yeah Sue.  I snatched them pictures up before they went away on eBay!