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Message started by WebsterMark on 01/31/09 at 09:01:53

Title: Spit Fire Windshield vs Fly Screen
Post by WebsterMark on 01/31/09 at 09:01:53

I'm looking to put a small windshield on and found two styles on ebay stores that look interesting. Can anyone offer feedback or personal experience on a 15" Spit Fire Windshield ( Harber Cycle Parts) or small Fly Screen (Motorcycle Shields)

Thanks

Title: Re: Spit Fire Windshield vs Fly Screen
Post by verslagen1 on 01/31/09 at 09:11:44

I have a national fly screen, a little better than going w/o but way better in the summer than a full screen. w/o I get to 50 before the blast slows me down. w/flyscreen I'm good to 70.

Title: Re: Spit Fire Windshield vs Fly Screen
Post by lukeson on 01/31/09 at 09:15:34

Hi....

I've fitted Spitfire 15inch tinted screens to my Savage and other bikes. Been very pleased with them.

I live abroad and Harbers posted them to me at what I thought was a reasonable cost. The screens clean up well with a bit of soap and water as well.

Title: Re: Spit Fire Windshield vs Fly Screen
Post by SavRon on 01/31/09 at 09:43:25

I've got the clear SpitFire on mine and love it.

Here is a past post with other members comments.
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1231020427

Title: Re: Spit Fire Windshield vs Fly Screen
Post by DocNeedles on 01/31/09 at 11:09:35

1B292E3F38293E012D3E274C0 wrote:

I have an 86 Savage which came with a Spitfire windshield. my problem with it is the threads had worn out on the clamps that hold it to the handlebars. What I found with them tightened down and with riding vibration they would work their way down and scratch and indent the gas tank. I obviously need to get some new clamps and work out a way to lock them into position so this wont happen again.
DocNeedles

Title: Re: Spit Fire Windshield vs Fly Screen
Post by Paladin. on 01/31/09 at 19:53:45

122027363120370824372E450 wrote:

I'm looking to put a small windshield ... 15" Spit Fire Windshield ( Harber Cycle Parts) or small Fly Screen (Motorcycle Shields)

I have both a National Cycle Flyscreen (http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/cycle/N2560?):
http://www.dslretorts.com/Paladin/images/Thumper/FlyScreen.jpg
Useful for carrying flowers behind; and the National Cycle Street Shield (http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/cycle/N2560?):
http://www.savageriders.com/paladin/LA-OKC/WelcomeTexas.jpg
Taken last year while on tour.

Summertime I usually run naked. If I'll be making a freeway trip I'll slip on the Flyscreen. It takes the wind pressure off the body and allows sustained 70+ without fatique. Goggles required.

Winter riding, and on tour, I mount the Street Shield. This big boy (17") keeps the cold winter wind from running it's icy fingers down around my neck. On tour, wind is deflected off the face, allowing riding with mere sunglasses in lieu of windproof goggles. Mine adjusts to have the wind hitting just above the browline -- wind in the hair, not in the face.

Title: Re: Spit Fire Windshield vs Fly Screen
Post by Jay on 01/31/09 at 22:26:59

I have the Spitfire. Been real pleased with it. Can't imagine using anything smaller, but that's just me. To each his own.