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Message started by mark1972 on 04/16/11 at 16:07:21

Title: WINDSHIELDS
Post by mark1972 on 04/16/11 at 16:07:21

Hello Everyone.. Any suggestions for a windshield?? My 1999 just just waers me out on the highway. I live in New Jersey so we get a bit of all season weather. BUT i dont think i will be doing all that much winter riding. I have looked on line and read some reviews but i figure why not get some advice from someone who rides what i ride. Thanks in advance, Mark

Title: Re: WINDSHIELDS
Post by verslagen1 on 04/16/11 at 16:40:41

If you're used to no shield at all, then a flyshield maybe what you need.
I was comfortable with a big shield, came with the bike.
Then I got a sport shield cause I wanted more wind in the face. Problem was I couldn't get it low enough to get the buffeting off the helmet.
So I got a national cycle flyshield, perfect. I ride all year with it now.

Title: Re: WINDSHIELDS
Post by Boofer on 04/16/11 at 17:03:31

I use a Slipstreamer Spitfire S-06. It's not very big, but it does a good job. It comes in 7/8" and 1' hardware sizes. Our bikes have 1" bars. About $60 from a local Suzuki shop.

Title: Re: WINDSHIELDS
Post by mscepu101 on 04/16/11 at 17:31:33

I use the suzuki boulevard S40/LS650 windshield on my 1999. I found it on the discount rack a my local dealer for $35 I offered $ 20 and he took it! The prior owner must have used the wrong cleaner on it and plastic coating is bit marred.

It made a huge difference! I cuts down on the stress and makes cold mornings easier. I am able to see over the top and it puts the wind over my helmet (I am 5ft 8in).

I like that it mounts to the forks not the handle bars. However, I hear different noise from the bike that I never heard before.

Title: Re: WINDSHIELDS
Post by bill67 on 04/16/11 at 19:00:14

0D01120B51595752600 wrote:

The bigger the windshield the more comfortable the ride.I even put lowers on mine and that help a lot,You don't feel like your getting blown off the bike.

Title: Re: WINDSHIELDS
Post by Routy on 04/16/11 at 19:42:15

The bigger, the more engine noise.
I tried a couple smaller, then settled on this slipstreamers fairing style......I love it. It comes in 16 or 20" heights, and is fork mounted same as Suzuki OEM.
http://www.motorcyclewindshield.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ws&Product_Code=PUSS3216-ATT&Category_Code=2-slipstreamer-windshields

Title: Re: WINDSHIELDS
Post by Trippah on 04/16/11 at 20:12:37

If youre planning to ride in the 35-45 degree range, a larger fairing that protects the hands might be good, I have the enterprise by Slipstreamer i think. Otherwise, smaller is usually enjoyed more.

Title: Re: WINDSHIELDS
Post by Fuzzy5150 on 04/16/11 at 20:13:24

I installed a Plexifairing 3. There are none that are an exact fit for the S40, so had to modify. The headlight opening is not correct, leaving a gap above the headlight. I got some stock plexiglass, made a blank to fill in the gap, and secured it with 3 screws. I also painted the blank flat black to prevent the headlight reflection.

It works great, and keeps 95% of the wind off. This model has lowers that will hang down in front of the turn signals, so also provides good protection for the knee up.

Title: Re: WINDSHIELDS
Post by Routy on 04/16/11 at 20:36:35

I went down the plexi 3 road before I bought the slip stream. The plexi 3 fits the Savage but not the s40.
Someone here on the forum did a full scale investigation on this,.....it seem there was a change made in mounting the turn signal lites between the Savage and s40, w/ the lites being behind the forks on the s40, and in front of the forks on the Savage. Therefore the plexi 3 is not listed to fit the s40.
The slip streamer fairing is nearly the same (except thicker) and fits the s40 perfectly, but is more expensive.

Title: Re: WINDSHIELDS
Post by JimRR on 04/17/11 at 06:54:22

Back when my GF and I both had Savages we had the National Cycle Plexifairing 3, it has almost total protection and if you wanted to remove it was easy. Regards, Jim.