Windshield Options

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xguidojr

the buffetting associated with the triumph screen is usualy an updraft coming from below the windscreen.

when you get a chance to do it safely on a stretech of straight road, stick your hand out palm down to the side of your tank and move it arounds some you'll see what I mean.

the lower wind deflectors eliminate a lot of this buffeting, but also block a lot of air.

sport or fly screen is better at no buffeting,



or do what I did and toss it all together and go with a fairing from a a sport bike designed to go at high speed


you can do a search on fairing, and my username with the search feature. up top.
you can also do a search on windshield and buffeting and see its been "beat to death" in the past.
also windshield has been discussed a whole heck of a lot as well as pros and cons of variuos brands of windshields and various ways to solve buffeting

 

[zimtuff]

Who makes those shape hugging crash bars on the bike with the tall screen?

Those are the Rivco's...way stronger than originals (the un-reinforced originals) The other bike has the stock Triumph ones.

They make a big difference to the looks,like they should have been done at the factory.
It also repositions the highway pegs. I havent tried my set yet but they look too far apart on the stock bars to be comfortable.

 

[Howard_inGA]

"Just say no to shorts and lil booties! :shock: :lol:

Native One"

Knew a lot of Seals that wore that get up. As a good Marine, I always pretended not to notice...
;-))
8)

 

[xguidojr]

Just put on the Clearview GT25 w/recurve. Seems to have taken care of about 90% of the vibration. Found out that part of the problem was my old GMaxx Helmet. Switched to s skid lid and noticed an improvement. Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[budman]

..a question for xguidojr and TheBobs..how tall are you guys?..I'm getting ready to pull the trigger for a clearview screen for long trips..at 5'10", I was thinking the 23" with recurve would be tall enough..I want to be able to look over the shield..TIA..

 

[budman]

..thanks for the reply Bob..looks like a 23" recurve it will be for me..

 

[xguidojr]

rkt88: I agree - I'm 6'2" with a long body and relatively short legs. The 25" clearview set about 1/2" from the highest setting is just about as high as I would want a windshield. The Clearview website has instructions on how to measure for which windshield is right for you. See the following: http://clearviewshields.com/shop/correctshield.php

 

[Indian]

Heat issues

I just want to bring up the heat factor if you live in the lower states that get into the 90+ in the summer... it really cooks while sitting still at a light and even riding.. and the lowers make it worse..
I use the classic screen only in the winter when its cooler.. and the Fly screen in the summer.

Also removing the Cat and installing the bypass pipe really helps a lot.

(Im in Florida)

 

[TriumPhil]

markn2147d has one of these shields (the VTNB, I believe) and I was quite impressed with it.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productlist/349/

We will be meeting soon and swapping bikes so that I can judge its performance for myself and Mark can assess a darksided R3. :twisted:

I have the Triumph tall screen which I took off upon delivery of my Mulberry Mistress due to negative comments I had read, plus the mounting system is a real joke. Currently, I am running with the flyscreen, but it really is inadequate at high speeds or on the superslab when there are crosswinds. I would not want to do any extensive touring with it.