SuzukiSavage.com - Sport Shields

MK

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Sport Shields
10/01/04 at 17:17:46

Ok...a newbie with lots of questions. Here's one:

Do any of you have sport shields on your bikes? If so do you have much difficulty when it's windy - I've heard some say that it's like having a sail on you bike making it pretty tough to handle in windy conditions. I'm interested in adding something relatively small (actually the one that Suzuki makes for the bike which looks relatively small in the pic) - looking mostly to cut back on the wind at higher speeds and make it a little less cold as we get into fall the fall season (ok, I'm a cold weather weenie - I'll take 99 degrees over anything below 65!)

Any and all opinions would be appreciated! Thanks.

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Susan Serious Thumper 2004 No Login Offline Been AWOL but I'm back... Posts: 682 Eastern PA Gender:	Re: Sport Shields Reply #1 - 10/01/04 at 18:32:04 I have a larger windshield but there are definitely some people riding with smaller shields. Check out the site below. Jon has done a great job of sharing his learnings/tips/pics: Jon's Suzuki Savage Site This is a picture of Jon's bike with his National Cycle Flyscreen. There are more pics in his photos section.
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Michael

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Re: Sport Shields
Reply #2 - 10/01/04 at 19:58:49

MK

I have a windshield made by Motoplex, which is pretty much identical to the one suzuki sells, but better quality, and a cheaper price. I got it for $40 canadian........half price.....reg *80

I find it made a big difference. I can now travel at speeds of 70/m/h plus, and don't bounce around as much as I did before...I tried a bigger shield, but it looked odd to me.........cheers.........Michael

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savagethumper

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Re: Sport Shields
Reply #3 - 10/01/04 at 20:35:46

I have a Slipstreamer shield that extends outward to cover my hands. I wouldn't ride the bike without it. I took it off a few weeks ago to try a smaller shield that I inherited from a friends VLX 600. I didn't like the little sport shield like the Slipstreamer, so I swapped back. I'd give the little shield to anyone that wanted it, just pay for the shipping. It has to be mildy rigged to make it fit a Savage, but it does work, and it doesn't hurt the handling.

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savagethumper Ex Member	Re: Sport Shields Reply #4 - 10/01/04 at 20:44:43 Here's the Slipstreamer, It's a fork mounted shield. Solid as a rock.
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savagethumper Ex Member	http://predator.bikepics.com/picsRe: Sport Shields Reply #5 - 10/01/04 at 20:57:23 Free to good home. I'm not sure what brand it is, but it's a good one. BTW, the yellow Suzuki in the background is the 2004 Vitara that we got a discount on because I had a Suzuki bike. Saved $500. Cool.
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bassman29 Ex Member	Re: Sport Shields Reply #6 - 10/01/04 at 21:14:05 Savagethumper, sir - you've got mail!
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Re: Sport Shields
Reply #7 - 10/02/04 at 02:04:50

I have the small shield featured in the picture. It's an ok shield. It's straight out of JCWhitney, http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ProductDisplay/s-10101/p-3022/c-10111

It's a maier, style "4", clear shield. I have the same one with "smoke" tint. It's an OK shield. For the money it was alright. I've not driven shieldless so I'm now curious how the bike handles highspeed without it. I've noticed some pushing, but what do you expect at 70+ mph on the Interstate?

Around 55 or so (which really IS the Savages main speed range) I've been quite satisfied with the shield. If your looking for any kind of shielding from the elements, well look for another shield. I find this shield only keeps some of the bugs off and some wind off me directly. I didn't buy the "Full Fairing" shields because, well, to me the look toy like.

Roll Eyes

Have fun!

- Roadie

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LittleRedster

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Reply #8 - 10/02/04 at 06:33:22

I have a National Cycle Deflector Shield that looks just like SavageThumper's. The difference in handling is noticable when I remove it (it has a quick-release mechanism), but since I installed it over the winter, first time I got on the bike in the spring it just felt "normal" since I hadn't ridden for a long while.

Deflector Screen DX

Cheryl

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MK Ex Member	Re: Sport Shields Reply #9 - 10/02/04 at 07:51:29 Wow! Lots of choices - thanks for all the ideas. Best of all it's good to know that plenty of folks like to ride with a sport shield.
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savagethumper Ex Member	Re: Sport Shields Reply #10 - 10/02/04 at 08:36:11 We have a winner. Bassman 29 will be recieving the shield in the mail soon. Shouldn't cost much to send.
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Michael

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Reply #11 - 10/18/04 at 13:11:19

QUETION FOR SUSAN.(or anyone who wishes to add input)

Hi there....I have a chance to buy a memphis shades windshield. I was wondering what size your shield is. I saw the pics, and think it looks great.

The guy is holding it for me for 24 hours...... It is 17" high, by 22" wide.........I like the fat style, as I think it will protect me more, but I don't want one that is too tall, due to the fact that, one should be able to see over the shield.

I am about 5 foot 9........Hoping the 17" wont't be too tall.

It comes complete with mounting hardware, which I understand is sold seperatly from the company. It is mint condition (no scratches). He wants $125 Canadian, installed, which is about $100 U.S.........Does this sound like a good price?..............thanks......cheers..............

Michael

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Susan

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Re: Sport Shields
Reply #12 - 10/18/04 at 15:11:48

Michael wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

QUETION FOR SUSAN.(or anyone who wishes to add input)

Hi there....I have a chance to buy a memphis shades windshield. I was wondering what size your shield is. I saw the pics, and think it looks great.

The guy is holding it for me for 24 hours...... It is 17" high, by 22" wide.........I like the fat style, as I think it will protect me more, but I don't want one that is too tall, due to the fact that, one should be able to see over the shield.

I am about 5 foot 9........Hoping the 17" wont't be too tall.

It comes complete with mounting hardware, which I understand is sold seperatly from the company. It is mint condition (no scratches). He wants $125 Canadian, installed, which is about $100 U.S.........Does this sound like a good price?..............thanks......cheers..............

Michael

Michael, Mine is the Memphis Slims which is 18" wide and I have the shorter height which is 15" high. So yours would be 4" wider and 2" taller than mine.

I would guess that the 17" would be ok given your height, but the best way to figure out is to sit on your bike and have someone measure what would be a good height. You want the top of the windshield to reach between the tip and bridge of your nose. See Buying a Windshield that Fits. My husband didn't do this and his windshield is too tall and he gets a lot of helmet buffeting...

The price is very good if it includes the quick mount hardware from Memphis Shades and if the hardware will fit your bike. The hardware is sturdy, easy to use, and not cheap. You will want to make sure that the hardware will fit your bike BTW. They make different hardware for different bikes. Go to:
http://www.memphisshades.com/fats_metric.shtml
and you should be able to look up the hardware part number for your bike and for the bike the windshield is currently on to see if they are the same.

Good luck and let us know how it works out.

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Susan
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Michael

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Re: Sport Shields
Reply #13 - 10/18/04 at 16:04:50

Susan

Thanks for the quick reply.

Although I never had the windshield on the Savage, I held it up to the bike, and I am pretty sure it will fit. It does include the quick mount hardware...We couldn't find any part # on the hardware, but it came off of a Kawasaki mean streak....I am gonna go to the Memphis shades website and cross refrence the 2 bikes, and see what I come up with.......Cross your fingers, and I will be sure to let you know how I make out.

Thanks again..........cheers

Michael

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Max_Morley Serious Thumper Offline LT650 Luxury Touring & sidecar rig Posts: 1490 Moses Lake. WA Gender:	Re: Sport Shields Reply #14 - 10/18/04 at 17:17:51 I've used (and still have on the shelf) the 17" Mephis shades and it will work fine, I think Suzuki Cruiisers and HD are the only one who use 1" diameter bars so that hardware will have to be found. I've got a full dairing on mine and never found any wind shield or fairing to be a sail problem. Max
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