New Windscreen for LRB needed

[suecanada]

Well, LRB "lent" his old National Cycle Universal windscreen to the new twin F650GS for the summer.  Well, guess what happened to it!

Anyhow, I will need to get a replacement and I still want to stick to something that will fit over the LS's small original fairing and comes on/off easily. I never made note of the originals model number so which National Cycle (or is it Ztecknic) screen would I order???  I think I may have had a universal one from NC but not sure. It came off in about 10 seconds! If I ride LRB next summer over long distances I would like a windscreen.  What do I mean "IF"!!!!

I hate to admit it but that new twin F650GS also "borrowed" LRB's passenger footrests for the front bashplate where I could rest my legs over the long haul. They were gerryrigged on there.  Got used ones coming from Re-Cycle BMW parts!

Anyone ever thought of getting the Iverson Rack to carry gear on their LS? www.iversonscandinavian.com    I don't know if it would"clear" the rear cowling in the LS but I assume so. Because he claims one can take it off quickly it would seem OK but it looks a bit large. Also I would never want to load it up like his internet site shows   I find that strapping gear onto LRB a bit distressing as it can rub the paint so easily so I use sheepskin pieces to try and protect the paint. Thought this might solve the problem of rubbed paint. Any thoughts??

BTW all the new stuff I have to buy will be smaller and lighter than before...new rule!

[Justin B.]

Sue, you are starting to remind me of that old saying, "If I didn't have bad luck I'd have no luck at all!"  Check out http://www.slipstreamer.com/ and see if there is something you like.  I have a Slipstreamer S-08 on my "nekkid" R100 and it's just right.  I don't think the S-o8 would fit over an LS snout but there are some similar ones that probably would.  My S-08 was something like $80...

[farmer]

Is there an online place to purchase a slip stream in the US - did not find one in the slipstream site dealer locator?

[Justin B.]

Te place where I bought mine from doesn't appear to exist anymore.  

Try here: http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TR55-9232&Click=6154

Dennis Kirk carries them: http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/cmn/prodlist.jsp?store=Main&catId=405&np=&brandId=698

I would have thought the Slipstreamer site would have had a dealer locator tab...

[MrRiden]

Meyer universal windscreen from JC Whitney fits OK. A little short for me but it was of some help and the price makes it a throw away.
rich

[nhmaf]

And it even looks like it can fit with euro bars, too !

I'd consider getting one of those too, 'cept my head has to go where the windshield is.

[msbuck]

Sue,

We have a couple of unused windscreens up in the attic.  I think I have one of those National Cycle windshields you lost. Steve gave one of the Meyer(?) screens to Graham to use, but I'm not sure it's just what he wants yet.   I'll check tomorrow and see what's up there and let you know.

[suecanada]

Good news Aïda (boy I remembered how to do that"i" thing, yahoo!)  Thanks so much for the looking and the offer!!!! Anyhow, if your screen happens to be not right then I see I have some good alternatives The Meyer sounds good and may be a good height for me! The Slipstreamer will need looking at too. Thanks everyone!!

So If all the luck was bad...then I get some good luck coming up, right, Justin??  Therapist pretty happy with my arm movement and the neck will soon be spinning like Linda Blair!!!!  Been on my bicycle for the balance aspect and can now feel good about lifting the left hand to scratch my nose or adjust the mirror. It's a great start so by next Spring I'll be ready for "riding over the Falls on a tightrope"!!!

[suecanada]

I was wondering Rich if the Meyer (Maier?)windscreen mountings allow one to pivot the angle of the windscreen to a flatter OR more upright position depending upon the wind?? Thanks.

[msbuck]

Got some good news and some bad news...  I couldn't find the National Cycle windshield I used to have - just a plexi2 which I'm sure is too big for what you need.  Graham doesn't even remember it, so that's how long it's been.  I may have had in on my Yamaha, but I don't know where it got off to.  I did find a link to one that MIGHT be the same one, or at least it's very similar.....
http://www.nationalcycle.com/catalogue/DeflectorScreen.shtml

On the other hand, we do have the Meyer windscreen that Steve so graciously let Graham try.  He is not going to use it, so that is an option for you.  It is adjustable for angle like the National Cycle was, too.  It comes on and off quite easily as well.  I think some of the hardware is not original, but it all works.  Let me know what you think.   If you want pictures I can do that as well.



Just noticed your new signature line...

well cooked 2008 F650GS 800cc twin in ash grey!!

 I LOVE IT!  

[Justin B.]

Sue, your "luck account" is definitely due a hefty deposit of the good variety so I'm hoping you're heading back "into the black", so to speak!  

[not-so-fast-ed]

Sue....  STAY AWAY FROM THE FALLS!

Hey,  How'd ya do aida's "i" thing??  (umlaut?)

Ed

 :-/

[NC Steve]

On the other hand, we do have the Meyer windscreen that Steve so graciously let Graham try.  He is not going to use it, so that is an option for you.  It is adjustable for angle like the National Cycle was, too.  It comes on and off quite easily as well.  I think some of the hardware is not original, but it all works.  Let me know what you think.   If you want pictures I can do that as well.

 
Aida, I'm glad you posted this, as I saw Sue's notes yesterday and immediately thought about that screen. Actually, it's identical to the one  that Rich posted a pic of above on his own LS, I do believe. Good ol' Maier screen from JC Whitney, although they're also sold elsewhere.

If Graham's not interested in or able to use that shield, I'm all for donating it to Sue's cause.
I didn't want to speak up out of hand, 'cause it's yours now, but I didn't think he was using it.
We got to keep these things in the fold and all, ya know... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

ps: here's a link to that actual shield...
http://tinyurl.com/4obppx

[Justin B.]

Shhh, I'll tell you my secret - I cut-and-paste...  

Sue, this is the Slipstreamer that was on my Virago.  The cutout may lend itself to the snout on an LS nicely as the virago had a large rectangular headlight.

[msbuck]

Hey,  How'd ya do aida's "i" thing??  (umlaut?)

Ed,

Yes, it's an umlaut and as well as Justin's way, you can hold down the Alt key and type 139 (using the numpad - it doesn't work with the numbers above the letters) to get the ï .  One other way is to use the "Run" option and type in "charmap.exe".  It will give you lots of different characters and you can copy and paste from there.

I use the Alt139 myself.