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Message started by CaptialThumper on 05/09/12 at 12:28:26

Title: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by CaptialThumper on 05/09/12 at 12:28:26

For the NC Flyscreen users: There are two models listed on their site (http://www.nationalcycle.com/catalogue/Flyscreen.shtml). Is the Flyscreen for Cruisers is the model best suited for our bikes?

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by verslagen1 on 05/09/12 at 13:56:56

for flyscreen, there's only lite or dark, did you look up Suzuki S40?

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by Starlifter on 05/09/12 at 14:41:54

I had been looking at them...but $155.00 for such a little thing???..yikes.

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by AlphaBarney on 05/09/12 at 14:48:22

From what I've heard, they do very little to deflect any substantial amount of air, too. More for looks I think, like the racing fairings that fit around the headlight.

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by clearush on 05/09/12 at 15:06:59

Searching around I found mine here for $99 with pretty reasonable shipping as long as you like clear.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/flyscreen-chrome-plate-special-edition-clear-various-motorcycle-models/part/NC-N2530C

They don't deflect much wind but they can keep the wind pressure off your chest at highway speeds.

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by verslagen1 on 05/09/12 at 15:28:32

735E425A537053405C574B320 wrote:

From what I've heard, they do very little to deflect any substantial amount of air, too. More for looks I think, like the racing fairings that fit around the headlight.

If you want a sail for your bike then get one.

I'm pretty much the only sail my bike needs.

A little wind deflected off me chest up to 70 is all I ask.

After that, I can lean over. 8-)

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by bill67 on 05/09/12 at 16:22:12

When I first started riding I try a little one all it did was put all the air in my face,Then I got a big one and have always used the biggest one that works.

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by SALB on 05/09/12 at 20:30:56

I put one on my bike a couple of weeks ago, and am impressed. I don't feel the fatigue when riding long distances at 80mph on the freeway, and bugs are deflected up and over my faceshield. Motorcycle superstore did have them in smoke for $143 with free shipping. That's an awesome deal, though, on the clear! ;)

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by CaptialThumper on 05/09/12 at 20:40:31

756671706F6264666D32030 wrote:

for flyscreen, there's only lite or dark, did you look up Suzuki S40?

As I see it on the link I provided, they have two models, each available in clear or dark. One model mounts to the fork, the other to the headlight mount. I didn't see any facility to search for particular bike models on the National site.

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by CaptialThumper on 05/09/12 at 20:52:35

030C050112151308600 wrote:

Good find! That site listed the S40 as supported by the product, so I ordered one. Can't wait for the next highway ride once I've got the screen installed! :)

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by PerrydaSavage on 05/10/12 at 03:15:21

Had a Nat Cycle Flyscreen on both my '03 Savage and my '05 S40 ... great little shield! Fit perfectly, looked fantastic and as previously pointed out, relieved the wind pressure on my chest and upper arms and when adjusted, caught most flying bugs in the slipstream, tossing 'em up and over my head!

Well worth the 90-odd bucks I paid for it on Flea Bay! 8-)

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by CaptialThumper on 05/10/12 at 05:23:27

Nice. Can't wait to try it out!

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by Starlifter on 05/10/12 at 19:57:02

Does the mounting hardware come with it for the price? Is the fork mount best for S40?

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by clearush on 05/10/12 at 20:33:35

6F485D4E50555A48594E3C0 wrote:

Does the mounting hardware come with it for the price? Is the fork mount best for S40?

Yes it comes with mounting hardware, took about 2 weeks to actually get it.

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by KennyG on 01/11/15 at 20:40:28

I know this is an old posting, but I just transferred my Fly Screen from the Honda to the 2013 S40. It works as advertised and I can feel the difference now that cold weather has come to North Texas.

I have the fork mounted model and there is plenty of adjustment to get it in the exact position that you want it.

Most windshields are best installed at the same angle as the forks on the motorcycle. With the Fly Screen it is best installed almost vertical if you want the best function in deflecting wind and bugs.

Kenny G

Title: Re: National Cycle Flyscreen
Post by Serowbot on 01/11/15 at 21:46:07

Adjusting your windscreen to match your fork angle has to be an aesthetic adjustment... because, we are all the same being regardless of the fork angle of the bike we are riding...

I'm hypersensitive to head buffeting... so I started with a stock 14" Suzu screen, and chopped it 1" at a a time until it quit smackin' me in the head...
11"... the biffet hits between my chin and Adam's apple... any higher and I can't stand it... until it get's so high, that I look though it...
I rode a V-Star with a windshield that tall once... and it was great...
It was a 2-wheeled car...
I don't think a Savage can pull that off...
My Metro can... and it has air-conditioning...
:P..