Hello yall,
I got a general question. Im going on a short tour this spring and I was wondering, If I bought a windscreen for my 91 GS500E would it really be that more comfortable and how big of a windscreen usually does the trick. Furthermore, what are some companies that sell fairings for the GS500E in case I decide to go that route. Thas all! :thumb:
Here's some info to start you out: http://cgi.stanford.edu/~sanjayd/gs500/Upgrades/Windshields
Here's a pic of the "OEM" front 1/4 fairing:
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(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/RVertigo/MotosPhotos/th_GS.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/RVertigo/MotosPhotos/GS.jpg)
The OEM one is hard to find... I only use it in the rain. When I'm on the highway, the rain moves up from the button to the nips...
I can kinda hide behind it, but my chin has to be nearly on the tank.
I put a National cycle F 16 windscreen on my bike and it has made a huge difference in ridability. I can't imagine going very far without it. I posted a picture on this thread:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=32836.0
Pictures aren't great, and I'm waiting for better weather to take more.
Also, considerably cheaper than any of the fairings, easy ti install and remove!
I also have the F-16. I put it on for long interstate rides, but prefer the looks of the bike without it when I'll just be doing in town/short interstate rides. It makes a big difference for me on the interstate, although, I kinda like being able to sit up and have the wind hit me in the chest, takes some pressure off my back/abs for awhile.
Quote from: kmd42985 on January 18, 2007, 05:19:46 PM
Hello yall,
I got a general question. Im going on a short tour this spring and I was wondering, If I bought a windscreen for my 91 GS500E would it really be that more comfortable and how big of a windscreen usually does the trick. Furthermore, what are some companies that sell fairings for the GS500E in case I decide to go that route. Thas all! :thumb:
It makes a world of difference for highway travel to have at least a small shield to take the wind load off your chest. I've been using the Slipstreamer Spitfire in the summer and it's comfortable for me for a 70-80 mph indicated 400 mile day down the interstate to the mountains. Not as much protection as the Plexi 2 in heavy rain though.
I put the plexi 2 on for the winter and on thru the spring rains. I ride year round here in NE Ohio. Those are pics of my shields on the black and silver 02 GS in RVertigo's link:
http://cgi.stanford.edu/~sanjayd/gs500/Upgrades/Windshields
You can find those and the F-16 and others here:
http://www.nationalcycle.com/
http://www.slipstreamer.com/
I've bought NC shields from Chaparral and MAW over the years:
http://www.chaparral-racing.com/
http://www.accwhse.com/
I have puig it is very nice and look great. Check it by web site.
Here's a nice looking small deflector shield on a Venezuelian GS500, anyone recognize it? Should be enough for sunny summer use on the road, but probably not available here anyway.
http://www.bikepics.com/members/pberrote/06gs500/