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Title: headlight fairing for E models
Post by: mike24 on March 17, 2005, 05:05:18 PM

does any1 here have one?

does it improve the ride by much?

is there importance for a good brand or will any "generic" do?

thanks.

Title: headlight fairing for E models
Post by: alexXx on March 17, 2005, 07:45:31 PM

i have the national cycle f-16 and its helped tons...esp on freeway commutes...it was only like 80 shipped or something like that, easy to install, and its survived one lowside with just a bit of rashing...

- alex

Title: headlight fairing for E models
Post by: cummuterguy on March 17, 2005, 08:01:48 PM

i've got a generic one (emgo?) it's the one you will see occaisionally on e-bay listed for the gs500 (black plastic, tinted screen)

here's a pic of what I'm talking about
(http://store.cycleone.com/catalog/images/windscreen-fender.jpg)

it cost me 64.95 locally

oops... forgot to mention... takes the wind off my chest, and pushes most over my head when I am crouched a bit at highway speeds. I took it off for one day a few months ago, couldn't believe how used to it I had become. I don't know if I would enjoy riding without it all the time.

Title: headlight fairing for E models
Post by: sprint_9 on March 18, 2005, 12:02:50 AM

I have a stock Suzuki fairing on my bike, really does nothing for the wind. Id say it cuts it off up to your lower chest, well on me anyhow. It is kind of nice to have something to tuck in behind though, and I think it looks better with it.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/sprint_9/th_Finish2.jpg) (http://photobucket.com/albums/v648/sprint_9/?current=Finish2.jpg&action=view)

Title: headlight fairing for E models
Post by: Dom on March 18, 2005, 01:09:46 AM

Up until a few days ago I was riding completely naked. Then I got some socks....But really...I just flew in from out of town and boy are my arms tired. Seriously, I just bought a windshield and it makes all the difference. Completely takes all the wind off my chest and my head barely buffets. Highly recommended for any freeway riding or speeds over 50mph especially on longer rides(3+ hours) on wide open plains when the wind becomes too much to handle. Not very enjoyable.

Title: headlight fairing for E models
Post by: etam on March 18, 2005, 05:28:12 AM

go here and you can find some pictures of my F16: http://www.gstwins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=2&pos=99
http://www.gstwins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=2&pos=100

Title: headlight fairing for E models
Post by: Jake D on March 18, 2005, 07:44:09 AM

I've got the National Cycle F-15 Sport (there is an F-15 Touring model too, that is huge).

It is good.

Title: headlight fairing for E models
Post by: Dragonfly on March 18, 2005, 09:36:24 AM

I have the Givi A750. it workes wonderfully!!!
One of the best mods peoriod.

Title: headlight fairing for E models
Post by: mike24 on March 20, 2005, 12:27:27 PM

(sorry for the late reply)
but doesnt the windshield increases wind noise?

Title: headlight fairing for E models
Post by: Turkina on March 20, 2005, 09:04:27 PM

The windscreen doesn't really add too much to the wind noise, if you have it positioned correctly. On a sportbike, you want the wind blast to hit either above or below the helmet while riding. Wind blast on helmet makes noise.

If you want to try out a windscreen for pretty cheap, I have an unused generic one that I do need to pass on. Completely new, other than me assembling it. Decided to get a Givi fairing instead, not that it's bad or anything. You gotta dremel a bit under the smoked windscreen to fit the gauges I hear (I was lazy at the time and liked the Givi's looks better) but not bad.

Oh, and definitely, it does keep you from getting tired. Even the Harley Street rod has a little blast deflector.

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