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Message started by Greg on 10/25/12 at 08:17:32

Title: Windshield placement
Post by Greg on 10/25/12 at 08:17:32

I purchased a Slipstreamer S-00 Enterprise II for the fall/winter. I put risers on my handlebars so it doesn't seal against the headlight if I want hand protection. Should I lower the windshield to the headlight or put a tool bag on the bars to block that airflow? I am leaning towards the tool bag but am looking for opinions.

This is the one I bought:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31KShvgKbvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Title: Re: Windshield placement
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/25/12 at 08:21:09

Have you ridden it to see how it handles? You may need to adjust it some, get the slipstream hitting where ya want it, etc,, then see what you need in terms of sealing off places,, They can affect handling, so be careful.. mount a 1/2 sheet of plywood to your steering, add wind,,

Title: Re: Windshield placement
Post by Greg on 10/25/12 at 09:28:17

I don't have a lot of adjustment. With my bars raised and tilted forward a little it is all I can do to keep the plexi off the master cylinder. I have ridden it. The wind that 'leaks' past the headlight hits my chin and face. I put a tool bag in there and went for a ride just now. It helped a bit. Now I feel the wind coming around the sides! :) I haven't done any highway riding yet, just up to 50mph and it seems to handle fine at those speeds. I will try jamming some more stuff in there to seal it up. I do like the wind off of my hands so I need to make it work this way.

Title: Re: Windshield placement
Post by misterbbq on 10/25/12 at 09:41:15

i've got the 06 model and put it on my '05 s40 with the drag bars. VERY limited in where you can and can't put them and at the lowest setting they are nowhere near the headlight.

didn't notice a bunch of air coming through (didn't 'feel' it, etc.) but found it to be very noisy. probably have to end up riding it, adjusting it, riding, adjusting, etc.

Title: Re: Windshield placement
Post by ZAR on 10/25/12 at 10:29:21

Greg it may look a bit.......ah........"barnyard engineered" but I've seen guys roll up a towel and wedge it between the headlight and windshield to knock off the wind in winter.

It works good but if you're wanting to be "Billy Kool 8-)"............... ::)

Anyway,just a thought!

edited for spelling
Larry

Title: Re: Windshield placement
Post by Greg on 10/25/12 at 13:05:42

584350020 wrote:

I thought of that. My concern is the headlight housing getting hot enough to ignite my towel. Is this a legitimate concern?

Title: Re: Windshield placement
Post by arteacher on 10/25/12 at 13:28:43

Stock headlight? not a chance. It is plastic after all. And if an aftermarket headlight gets that hot there is something seriously wrong with it.

Title: Re: Windshield placement
Post by Greg on 10/25/12 at 14:06:23

777C7C757976776D6C180 wrote:

Stock headlight? not a chance. It is plastic after all. And if an aftermarket headlight gets that hot there is something seriously wrong with it.

I figured out (after I posted) that I have burned my hands on the headlight bulb but never the housing. I will try redneck approach and see what happens.

Title: Re: Windshield placement
Post by Greg on 10/25/12 at 15:26:43

This is where it sits.

Title: Re: Windshield placement
Post by misterbbq on 10/26/12 at 02:50:24

are you getting a lot of wind noise underneath it?

i think it looks good otherwise.

Title: Re: Windshield placement
Post by Greg on 10/26/12 at 04:40:31

I did do highway speeds last night. No noise. A little wind targeted at my chin but most of that is coming from the sides. I may try to tilt my bars back a little to see if it affects that. Otherwise, I am pretty happy. I do think it is ugly but necessary for the cold months.

Title: Re: Windshield placement
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/26/12 at 05:58:20

Hey, coveralls arent too sexy, but when the weather says its time to wear them,, its time.. Dude, its not a Vetter, with cup holders & a CB radio.. :)

Title: Re: Windshield placement
Post by Greg on 10/26/12 at 07:29:46

544B4D4A5750615161594B470C3E0 wrote:

Dude, its not a Vetter, with cup holders & a CB radio.. :)