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Message started by Jimmer on 03/20/08 at 15:10:06

Title: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by Jimmer on 03/20/08 at 15:10:06

Has anyone bought a windshield from J C Whitneys. I can't make up my mind on the style. Any help would be great from you guys.
Thanks Jimmer

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by Jimmer on 03/20/08 at 17:14:33

sorry for the double posting ,must of had a brain fart. us older guys have these ,plus other things that don't always work when we want.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by verslagen1 on 03/20/08 at 18:47:56

You can delete one

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by FreeSpirit on 03/20/08 at 20:25:40

I got a National Cycle Brand.....I looked it up on the net,found the one I wanted,then ran across one on ebay,cheaper and like new.

I think it comes down to personal choice. Seems different people have different brands....or it seemed that way to me when I was looking and asking around. Different heights,etc.

Sorry,not much help!

But....if you do a search here on windshields,you may find better info.
There is one website that gives info on how to choose a windshield ,height,etc.....but I can't remember where I found it.

I'm just not much help am I ....sorry! I tend to forget things after the mission is accomplished!

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by PerrydaSavage on 03/21/08 at 04:08:38

Found the National Cycle Flyscreen to be sufficient enough for my Riding needs ... and it's minimalist look didn't "overpower" the small front end of the Savage ... liked it so much, that I now have it on my VS800!

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by Rockin_John on 03/21/08 at 12:54:00

Just depends on what you want. I'm considering putting the 8" high Z-Bars back on my 99 and then putting a fly-screen on it just so I can redirect some small amount of air when riding at higher speeds. (better than nothing I'm told.)

OTOH, Since I'm wanting my other Savage to have a big fuel tank; solo seat, and really wide handlebars; I'll probably go to the other extreme and get one of the great big shield/fairings that cover your hands and have lowers to protect your legs some. Might even buy an old used Vetter/Windjammer frame mounted fairing and paint it up.

Guess which bike I'd probably jump on in bad weather! ;)

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by ALfromN.H. on 03/21/08 at 14:53:55

I have a Memphis fats 21" and i love it. It's larger than alot of people like but for me it's just right. I only use it during the cold months. It really extends the riding season up here in N.H. Nice when it rains too.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by FreeSpirit on 03/21/08 at 15:13:34

0B3E2929223F3A083A2D3A3C3E5B0 wrote:

How tall is the flyscreen? I really dont like windshields,but have to have one of some sort at some times ;)

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by tat2ed_24 on 04/28/08 at 09:44:36

I bought a windshield for mine. It's a spitfire windshield. It looked good on my bike. Its only 15 inches tall and 17 and some change inches wide.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by Paladin. on 04/28/08 at 17:37:49

77435454624158435845310 wrote:

...How tall is the flyscreen? I really dont like windshields,but have to have one of some sort at some times ;)

http://savage.andruschak.net/leatherlyke2_.jpg (http://www.dslretorts.com/Paladin/images/leatherlyke2.jpg)Click image for the wallpaper sized version.

The Flyscreen is about nine inches tall and wide. We're not kidding about being minimalist.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by shadowman on 04/29/08 at 09:04:15

I got the National Cycle Deflector Screen from JCWhitney - $95 and free shipping. It isn't too big, but it gets the job done. Can adjust the rake, not intrusive. Took maybe an hour to install. I'm satisfied.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by rpgpgmr on 04/30/08 at 11:08:46

I'm putting a Memphis Fats 21" on mine in a couple of months too. Yea, it's huge, but it'll keep all the bugs off me and cut down on the headaches from wind knocking my head around all day.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by bill67 on 04/30/08 at 15:10:44

I don't like riding without windshield at all,Got a rifle windshield 24" by 29" 18" above headlight,you don't have the wind blowing you off the bike.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by ALfromN.H. on 04/30/08 at 15:19:24

rpgpgmr, I have a 21" memphis fats on mine. Here's a couple pics:

http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/04/10/bikepics-1248283-800.jpg

http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/04/10/bikepics-1248284-800.jpg

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by rpgpgmr on 04/30/08 at 16:47:41

Oh yea, that's what I'm talkin' about! Can't wait till I can ride over there and buy it. I'll bet that thing makes for one smooth ride, eh?

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by Jimmer on 04/30/08 at 16:53:18

Put a JC Whitney tinted sport windshield on the bike, Look good. Only 161/2 " wide and 18" high.This comb works great for me, and it keeps the wind of my upper body really well. Thanks for all your help and suggestions.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by Bear_Rider on 05/01/08 at 12:44:08

Jimmer,

How tall are you, and where does the wind blast hit you? Or does it go over your head? I'm about 5'8", with the suzuki shield, and the wind blast slaps my head around no matter how I align the shield.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by rpgpgmr on 05/01/08 at 13:32:41

Aerodynamics comes into play with the angle of the shield and it's distance in front of you, but depending on it's size it will only be able to do so much. I'm 6' tall and the shield that I have now is 17" or so. No matter what I do with it, I still get slapped in the forehead with wind. That's why I'm upgrading to the Memphis. I need a few more inches on top to deflect that blast above my head. It's still a hundred times better than nothing at all, but I'm tired of the headaches from long rides at highway speed.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by Paladin. on 05/01/08 at 13:46:52

"Slaps my head around" is relative . . . just as is "excessive vibration."
http://www.savageriders.com/paladin/LA-OKC/Ready2Ride.jpg
Photo taken early morning, September 12th, 2007 -- I'm packed and about to leave on my L.A. - O.K.C. trip.

Note the windshield -- it is a National Cycle Street Shield, the top edge of which is between chin and nose height, depending on how I'm sitting. I did not notice the wind slapping my head around at Interstate speeds. I also did not notice the bike being slapped around by gusts/eddies off the big rigs. This is likely 'cause I'm more tolerant of a little wind and/or compensate quicker.

When it comes to windshields you have a range of sizes from the 9x9 flyscreen to full fairings that protect the hands and well as keeping *ALL* the wind off the head/body.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by Bear_Rider on 05/02/08 at 16:49:25

00313C3134393E500 wrote:

"Slaps my head around" is relative

Is being buffeted enough to cause blurred vision relative enough? ;)

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by Paladin. on 05/02/08 at 17:42:08

That didn't happen to me 'cept the one time on the Harbor Frwy -- I attributed it to the vibrations of the thumper rattling the eyeballs in the skull. But then Sluggo noted that the Harbor is far from being smooth pavement.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by rpgpgmr on 05/03/08 at 05:40:20

4 of the 7.5 mile ride to work every morning is right alongside a river. On a windy day I get the blurred vision too.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by Jimmer on 05/03/08 at 14:44:34

Bear Rider
I'm about 5'10 . I raised the shield about 21/2 inches off the headlight and 2" of slant back from vertical. The wind goes over my head, very little movement of my helmet. I agree with Mr. Paladin a lot of your movement might be vibration. Hope this helps. Keep asking questions,there are quite knowledgeable people on this site.

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by ALfromN.H. on 05/03/08 at 15:41:07

i had the same problem with the oem suzuki windshield. It seemed alot worse than not have a windshield at all. Then I went to the memphis fats 21" and I like it alot. I will still take it off when the weather gets a little warmer, but it is great for the cold or rainy days.
Just one mans opinion.

AL

Title: Re: Windshield for SAVAGE
Post by Bear_Rider on 05/03/08 at 17:21:45

082B2F2F2730420 wrote:

That's about the rake that my windshield is set at now. However, it's only about 15" above the headlight. It's an improvement over the two previous settings. However, I think that the major improvement lies in the fact that I'm not bucking 40mph headwinds this week. ;D