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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: cyno on September 28, 2007, 08:27:17 AM

Title: Fuel consumption with windshield
Post by: cyno on September 28, 2007, 08:27:17 AM
Hi all,

The question goes to those who have a windshield, have you noticed a difference in fuel consumption?
Title: Re: Fuel consumption with windshield
Post by: Chuck on September 28, 2007, 03:26:12 PM
Naked to full Airtech fairing added 3-4 mpg for me.  I don't know what just a windshield would do.
Title: Re: Fuel consumption with windshield
Post by: frankieG on September 28, 2007, 03:38:50 PM
much more comfy too
Title: Re: Fuel consumption with windshield
Post by: ohgood on September 28, 2007, 04:15:58 PM
I have a 98 E and added a tiny flyscreen. There was no measurable difference in mileage.

Oh, you wanted full fairing replies ? Sorry. :)
Title: Re: Fuel consumption with windshield
Post by: toyopete on September 28, 2007, 06:26:09 PM
Quote from: ohgood on September 28, 2007, 04:15:58 PM
I have a 98 E and added a tiny flyscreen. There was no measurable difference in mileage.

Oh, you wanted full fairing replies ? Sorry. :)
No he was talking windshield,  was'nt he?  anyway  I think it all depends on the size? so size does matter,..
me have a small wind will probably improve the mileage
Title: Re: Fuel consumption with windshield
Post by: frankieG on September 28, 2007, 06:29:21 PM
it is simple wind resistance. also for comfort, i have driven cb and gs's with and with out a screen and the screen is always better in performance.it is the style that is up to the individual
Title: Re: Fuel consumption with windshield
Post by: cyno on September 30, 2007, 03:06:06 AM
(http://www.nationalcycle.com/images/600/f16sumn2524bandit1200.jpg)

this is the kind of windshield I'm thinking of, I'm already convinced towards buying it for the comfort but was just wondering if it would also affect the mileage as I would be altering the aerodinamics of the bike.

thanks for the replies ;)
Title: Re: Fuel consumption with windshield
Post by: galahs on September 30, 2007, 08:08:26 AM
its a nice design.
As it smooths the airflow over the rider it should help reduce aerodynamic drag.

So you might get better fuel economy, definately wont get worse.