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Message started by Savage_Rob on 04/15/05 at 10:55:25

Title: The Windscreen Really Makes A Difference
Post by Savage_Rob on 04/15/05 at 10:55:25

I hadn't ridden much at all in nearly 15 years when I bought my Savage and the previous owner had installed a National Cycle windscreen. I've kept it on and really hadn't realized just how much wind it had blocked. I'd purchased a National Cycle Flyscreen on eBay several months back but decided to wait until spring to swap it out. I did that last night. The 24 mile ride to work this morning (much of it at 65+ MPH in the HOV lane) really let me know the difference. I will definitely keep the full windscreen and swap back out around October.

Title: Re: The Windscreen Really Makes A Difference
Post by PerrydaSavage on 04/15/05 at 14:15:24

8)Please eloborate Rob on the diff between the Flyscreen and a Windshield ... I put a Nat. Cycle Flyscreen on my Savage over Christmas, but haven't had a chance to try 'er out yet due to the weather ...
T'anks :)

Title: Re: The Windscreen Really Makes A Difference
Post by Savage_Rob on 04/15/05 at 14:21:53

The full-size windscreen keeps a lot more of the wind off of me. The flyscreen doesn't even come close. For that matter, I'm not sure it does very much at all but I haven't tried the bike with no screen at all to be able to tell the difference.

Title: Re: The Windscreen Really Makes A Difference
Post by Greg_650 on 04/15/05 at 14:26:21

I'm not even sure why they call it a "flyscreen", it's nothing more than an upside down visor for the handlebars anyway. Certainly doesn't keep flies off of you :D

Title: Re: The Windscreen Really Makes A Difference
Post by savagethumper on 04/15/05 at 18:56:03

I removed the screen today to polish and remove any built up rust under the brackets, and it's a totally different experience riding it. I'm spoiled with my full size shield. Mine's mounted on the forks, so it's pretty darn sturdy.

Title: Re: The Windscreen Really Makes A Difference
Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 04/21/05 at 17:59:55

yea mine has a full screen too it is great!! 8)

Title: Re: The Windscreen Really Makes A Difference
Post by PerrydaSavage on 04/22/05 at 02:28:19

:)An update ... had a chance to ride this past weekend with the Nat. Cycle Flyscreen I installed over the winter ... and have to say that it makes a some difference over riding without ... namely, in that there is a noticible reduction in pressure on the chest and arms at speeds over 60kph (40mph) ... which allows for a more relaxed grip on the bars.