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Message started by rl153 on 09/02/09 at 19:49:03

Title: windshield
Post by rl153 on 09/02/09 at 19:49:03

What's a good windshield for an s40? I don't see many higher than 18 inches from the top of the headlight .Just how high should it be to effectively block the wind? I'm average height.

Title: Re: windshield
Post by Skid Mark on 09/02/09 at 20:02:34

I find if the top of the winshield comes up to the bridge of my nose, it deflects the wind over my head quite well.

Mine's a Road Chrome. About $100 cdn and bolts on easily.

Title: Re: windshield
Post by Routy on 09/02/09 at 20:33:34

I just mounted a S-06 Spitfire, mfgd by slipstreamer, smoke tinted, $79 including mounting hardware.
Its about 17" from the light cutout to the top. But its mounted about 4" above the headlite.

If you want just a small good looking wind breaker, this is a good one.

Rich

Title: Re: windshield
Post by EJID on 09/03/09 at 07:18:54

3F302A312D2B383A323C2B590 wrote:

I was looking at that exact same shield yesterday, but not sure about it. Do you have any pics posted of it? :-?

Title: Re: windshield
Post by rl153 on 09/03/09 at 09:50:57

Was it easy to install the s-06 spitfire ? I looked on an application chart for this windshield and s40 wasn't on it .

Title: Re: windshield
Post by babyhog on 09/03/09 at 10:12:45

Not the greatest pic, but you can see the outline of the shield and how big it is on the bike. Not too big, I think. It was very easy to install, but 4 hands are better than 2, in my opinion. Seems like it will work on lots of different handlebar styles, its clear and doesn't take away from the looks of the bike. It got chilly the other night before I got home and had left in a t-shirt without a jacket (wasn't planning to be out that long) and I get cold easy. The windshield made a huge difference and I didn't get nearly as cold as I would have without it! I'm glad I got it.

I actually found this one on VolusiaRiders forum, for $35!! Used, but it was in great shape. You can find new ones on ebay for under $50, plus shipping.

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx211/babyhog/KawasakiVulcan750/Spitfirewindshield.jpg

Title: Re: windshield
Post by EJID on 09/03/09 at 10:20:33

Babyhog, thanks for the pic, I'm a little concerned about the fit/appearance with my S40 since it has the drag bars. Would also like to see a profile shot it anyone has one.

Title: Re: windshield
Post by babyhog on 09/03/09 at 11:00:43

Oh yea, I forgot that I changed out my handlebars. Sorry.

There are 2 holes in the windshield (the black, round thingys you see in the pic) The support bars attach to that, with rubber/foam washers. Where they attach, is like a ball joint that can pivot in almost any direction before you tighten it up, and the brackets can go about anywhere on the handlebars, so you just have to line it all up where you want it. (thus, my comment about 4 hands being better than 2, haha) The support bars slide into a hole on the bracket and just tighten with a set screw.
If no one can find any pics, I can take more this evening. Just didn't have anymore with me, since I just put the thing on a few days ago too. Surely someone has pics with this windshield and the stock drag bars.??

Title: Re: windshield
Post by danibugg on 09/03/09 at 11:21:16

Babyhog, what saddlebags are those? They look really nice in the head-on shot.

Title: Re: windshield
Post by babyhog on 09/03/09 at 12:24:29

dani, thanks... Here's a better shot of the bags. I laugh to myself, because they were originally on my husband's Vulcan 750, and they looked so wimpy... poor little things... But we bought him new, bigger ones and I think these fit my bike just right! I have no idea what brand they are or where they were originally purchased.
Too bad I didn't have the windshield installed when I took this picture...

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx211/babyhog/KawasakiVulcan750/P8200756.jpg

Title: Re: windshield
Post by serenity3743 on 09/03/09 at 13:32:34

I've got a National Cycle PlexiStar, the one that has "wings" for more hand protection. I like it, but mainly for cold weather riding, as it is larger than the OEM or the SpitFire and seems to have more "drag". I'm hoping to get another OEM like I've had before.

Title: Re: windshield
Post by rl153 on 09/03/09 at 15:24:34

Thanks to your posts I got the idea to raise my small windshield higher up ,which didn't occur to me before .It worked out and I think its going to be sufficient . Thanks .