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Title: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: jbski79 on April 29, 2008, 03:17:10 PM
I have a 2005 GS500E.  The person before me put a very cool dual headlight on it (not the buell style).  The bike is awesome, except at high speeds on the highway so I've decided to put a windshield on.  Now, I've done a bit of research on the different windshields available and it seems that I'm going to have to get a universal windshield (something that mounts on the handlebars, like the Spitfire) but I am not really keen on the styles that are out there.  I'm trying to keep my bike looking sporty, and not cruiserish....Anyway, I will post pics so you get an idea of what I'm working with.  Just wondering if anyone knows of a decent universal windshield or something else that would work.  (I like the style of the F-15, F-16 windshields).

Thanks,

Jess

...and yes, I've gone though the forums researching this.  Don't think anyone has the same headlights as me though.

Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: ohgood on April 29, 2008, 03:34:32 PM
a few pictures of your headlight setup might help- you may find that making your own shield might be best.

a little lexan, a little heat, and before you know it, you've got a shield that is exactly what you're looking for. :)
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: erbilabuc on April 29, 2008, 06:43:00 PM
is it the wind or the noise that bothers you or both? A better helmet might be the cure  like an Arai or Shoei.
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: bucks1605 on April 29, 2008, 07:02:39 PM
Yes some pictures will help a lot. I'm interested to see what these look like.
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: frankieG on April 29, 2008, 09:55:26 PM
the buell firebolt fly screen should work
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on April 30, 2008, 01:21:47 AM
waitaminute i thought the 05's were f's?
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: jbski79 on April 30, 2008, 06:33:30 AM
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2795531&id=514245407#pid=2795531

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2795531&id=514245407#pid=2795534


Hope these links work.  I haven't figured out how to upload pics yet.
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: scottpA_GS on April 30, 2008, 06:34:30 AM
Quote from: jbski79 on April 30, 2008, 06:33:30 AM
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2795531&id=514245407#pid=2795531

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2795531&id=514245407#pid=2795534


Hope these links work.  I haven't figured out how to upload pics yet.

only work if you have face book
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: bucks1605 on April 30, 2008, 06:35:28 AM
I have a facebook and they didn't work

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I can upload the images if you want to email them to me.
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: jbski79 on April 30, 2008, 07:02:42 AM
k...i'll try it again...may take a bit
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: jbski79 on May 04, 2008, 11:04:48 AM
http://gstwins.com/photogallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=1

Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: JeremyP on May 04, 2008, 05:26:21 PM
are these your bug eyes?
(http://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/18301/normal_Bikefix.jpg)
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: jbski79 on May 09, 2008, 09:55:23 AM
^yep, thanks for posting the pic!

I bought a windshield from twistedthrottle.com...may have to do some trimming to make it fit, but I'll post pics when I have it attached.
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: bucks1605 on May 09, 2008, 10:40:50 AM
Looking forward to the pics.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: ATLRIDER on May 29, 2008, 08:46:36 AM
Quote from: jbski79 on May 09, 2008, 09:55:23 AM
^yep, thanks for posting the pic!

I bought a windshield from twistedthrottle.com...may have to do some trimming to make it fit, but I'll post pics when I have it attached.

Hey nice bike.  Any chance you got the windshield installed yet?  If you don't mind, can you post some pics. Planning out the same headlight mod and would like to see how yours came out.  Also, what screen did you end up with?

Thanks.
Title: installed
Post by: jbski79 on June 01, 2008, 02:40:54 PM
Yes, I have it installed and its looks good!!!  Although its a smaller windshield, I had it on the highway and it makes a big difference, which is exactly what \I was looking for.  I will try and get pics up ASAP...

This is the windshield I ended up getting...

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/935/101/

The arc along the bottom shapes the dual headlight nicely...guess I gotta get those pics up!
Title: Re: Windshield for dual headlight mod
Post by: ATLRIDER on June 01, 2008, 07:36:07 PM
Can't wait to see the pics :thumb: