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Title: Windsheilds?
Post by: Emmajoe on May 30, 2006, 06:08:15 AM
So, I'm riding naked right now, and want to get a windshield. I'd like to get some reveiws from you folks about whats out there. I found a really good selection at twisted throttle, and memphis shades. Any recomendations? I don't really care about style, because I'm only going to use it for touring.
Title: Re: Windsheilds?
Post by: ballyhoo on May 30, 2006, 08:24:43 AM
I have had several over the years, mostly by National Cycle, mostly on an old GS400. I currently use a NC Street Shield on my 2001 GS, and it is a very good-looking shield. It is functional, but not as protective as the bigger shields. I'm getting 70 to 75 mpg so it's not slowing me down. I have it set so I can just see the road over the top of the shield. It cuts the blast on the face and chest, so there's less fatigue.
Title: Re: Windsheilds?
Post by: ttsquirrel on May 30, 2006, 10:13:55 AM
Check out Kerry's bike. He has the Plexistar II. I bought the same one and I loved it. It was the perfect shield for the winter temps. I prefer being nude in the summer time.
Title: Re: Windsheilds?
Post by: Queso on May 30, 2006, 10:20:22 AM
Anyone ever tried that ebay Cafe fairing?? If so, whaja think?
Title: Re: Windsheilds?
Post by: ajgs500 on May 30, 2006, 01:03:34 PM
I have had 2 windshields, National Cycle's F-15 and F16 tall.  IMO they have realtively the same wind blockage but the F-16 looks better.  Pastrami called the F-15 a "Goldwing" windshield.  :cookoo:
Title: Re: Windsheilds?
Post by: CRXDrew on May 30, 2006, 01:55:55 PM
Quote from: Queso on May 30, 2006, 10:20:22 AM
Anyone ever tried that ebay Cafe fairing?? If so, whaja think?

I would like to know this also.
Title: Re: Windsheilds?
Post by: 12thmonkey on May 30, 2006, 02:17:16 PM
The ebay fairing is definitely cheap...but it also looks like booboo. IMHO.
Title: Re: Windsheilds?
Post by: Cal Price on May 30, 2006, 02:38:12 PM
Get one you can park a truck behind like the Plexistar 2 or my Turbo-Spitfire.