Windshield

[ThingKing]

I do drive a lot on the European highways, including the Autobahn.

My setup included the big Roadster screen and Triumph leather bags until now, and I was never really happy with speeds over 100 mph. It was fine for a moment, just to enjoy the endless power of the engine, but if I stayed at hi speed for a longer time, wind gusts were frequently diminishing the fun.

For example overtaking a truck at 100+ mph, when the wind came from the side was always kind of nerve-wrecking, because the big screen would catch the turbulence behind the truck and shake the handlebar. I never went faster than 130 mph til now, because I was really afraid of a tank slapper.

So I decided to search for a slimmer windshield that will still offer decent protection. I realized that the market for double headlight windshields is comparatively small, but I found a few options I liked.

Here is the one that I finally bought and mounted:
Triumph Rocket III - Custom Cruiser Screen - Skidmarx UK Ltd

Windshield was a bit fiddly to install, but has a very wide range of possible settings, so it should fit for almost everybody. Quality is not perfect but fine. Price was very reasonable.

I have only had time for a short test ride yet, but things are looking good. Protection is still acceptable, no buffeting and seems she is more stable at hi speed now.

 

[albertaduke]

I do drive a lot on the European highways, including the Autobahn.

My setup included the big Roadster screen and Triumph leather bags until now, and I was never really happy with speeds over 100 mph. It was fine for a moment, just to enjoy the endless power of the engine, but if I stayed at hi speed for a longer time, wind gusts were frequently diminishing the fun.

For example overtaking a truck at 100+ mph, when the wind came from the side was always kind of nerve-wrecking, because the big screen would catch the turbulence behind the truck and shake the handlebar. I never went faster than 130 mph til now, because I was really afraid of a tank slapper.

So I decided to search for a slimmer windshield that will still offer decent protection. I realized that the market for double headlight windshields is comparatively small, but I found a few options I liked.

Here is the one that I finally bought and mounted:
Triumph Rocket III - Custom Cruiser Screen - Skidmarx UK Ltd

Windshield was a bit fiddly to install, but has a very wide range of possible settings, so it should fit for almost everybody. Quality is not perfect but fine. Price was very reasonable.

I have only had time for a short test ride yet, but things are looking good. Protection is still acceptable, no buffeting and seems she is more stable at hi speed now.

very interesting, and where did you get the exhaust headers?? are they CES?

 

[ThingKing]

Yes they're CES. I mounted a stock collector cover on them, to protect my ankle from the heat.

The windshield is actually a custom order: 5cm shorter than standard.

 

[HarleyToo]

Could you give me a link for the CES headers? I cant find them on Google.

Here is the Suzuki 109 shield I modified for my R3R. I really like the setup and it works well for a 6'6" guy.

 

[Mittzy]

Could you give me a link for the CES headers? I cant find them on Google.

Here is the Suzuki 109 shield I modified for my R3R. I really like the setup and it works well for a 6'6" guy.

Home-Custom Exhaust Specialists-CES
Their site doe not have the R3 headers on it, but don't hesitate to call them-Trevor and Leslie are really nice to deal with.
International phone +617 32002333

 

[1olbull]

Could you give me a link for the CES headers? I cant find them on Google.
Here is the Suzuki 109 shield I modified for my R3R. I really like the setup and it works well for a 6'6" guy.

Home-Custom Exhaust Specialists-CES
Contact Leslie at Email - cesracing@bigpond.com

 

[ThingKing]

And here is the CES headers thread...

Rocket science | R3Owners

 

[ThingKing]

In the meantime I had the opportunity to try the windshield at speeds up to 115mph. Rocket is stable! So it does make a difference.
But on the other hand I realized that even at a moderate pace, maybe up from 50mph the wind is pretty loud on my helmet now. Driving between villages I used to enjoy the exhaust sound and intake roar, but now those are subdued by wind hiss. I will have to experiment with the angle of the shield, to get rid of that.
How is yours, @HarleyToo? Any wind hiss?

 

[HarleyToo]

Sorry for the delay, yea I get that too. I have tinnitus so I use ear plugs whenever I ride, but even with them in I get quite a bit of noise. Part of that is helmet related as well. Even though I use a Shoei I opted for one of the higher air flow designs due to our horrible summer heat here. So I sacrifice a bit of wind noise protection.

The design of that shield flips the air just to the top of my helmet, so I only get slight buffeting in certain wind conditions. So overall I am pleased with the function of the shield and the design looks better than anything else I ahve seen.

I need to get one of you guys over there to get them to make me up those headers. They look so much better than the stock ones.

 

[ThingKing]

They also add a remarkable amount of rwhp... I had them shipped from Australia, but it was well worth it.