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Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy
08/13/08 at 14:11:13

So I installed the suzuki brand windshield yesterday and rode it today for the first time. It definitely cut down on the wind blast to my chest but now I have a new problem. The turbulence at my helmet vibrates my helmet so much I get a headache. It also makes my visor pop from the random sideways blasts. Not good.

There's no angle adjustment and i have about 1-2" of vertical adjustment available. Really considering taking it off...

On a side note, got stuck in 2nd today. That was interesting. Came to a light and when downshifting the shifter went loose on me and when I released the clutch it stalled. Started back up and couldn't downshift any more. I realized I was in 2nd and managed to get going and then was able to access first again.

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Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy
Reply #1 - 08/13/08 at 14:18:21

either lower it or raise it.

I lower mine in the summer for more wind in the face... cooler.

Raising it will move the turbulance higher over your helmet.

when you're having trouble getting into gear (most often at a stop) apply a little pressure on the shifter and let out the clutch. It should shift into gear before it completely engages (sending you forward into the street screaming whoa big girl). know your friction zone.

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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy Reply #2 - 08/13/08 at 14:26:14 If a small windshield worked Goldwings would use them
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Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy
Reply #3 - 08/13/08 at 15:00:26

verslagen1 wrote on 08/13/08 at 14:18:21:

either lower it or raise it.

I lower mine in the summer for more wind in the face... cooler.

Raising it will move the turbulance higher over your helmet.

when you're having trouble getting into gear (most often at a stop) apply a little pressure on the shifter and let out the clutch. It should shift into gear before it completely engages (sending you forward into the street screaming whoa big girl). know your friction zone.

I would do that, there just isn't enough clearance between the headlight and the top of the forks to make any difference.

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craigq Junior Member Alliance Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 80 Ottawa, ON Gender:	Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy Reply #4 - 08/13/08 at 15:39:34 I had the same results after my windshield install. I ended up removing it; as a plus I actually prefer the look of the bike without it.
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ALfromN.H. FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Dragon Slayer Posts: 1421 Rochester, New Hampshire Gender:	Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy Reply #5 - 08/13/08 at 15:47:45 I tried the same windshield and took it off the same day. Then I put a Memphis Fats 21" windshield and I love it. I like the looks of the bike without it but I like the ride better with it on. Only takes a minute to remove or install it once you have the brackets installed.
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clueless-FSO Senior Member Offline Posts: 454 Birmingham, Al Gender:	Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy Reply #6 - 08/13/08 at 16:49:13 I got a small one I can adjust vertically and also the tilt angle. The correct angle makes worlds of difference.
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Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy
Reply #7 - 08/13/08 at 18:39:22

I have the Memphis Shades Classic Deuce. It is only about 19" from the headlight cutout to the top of the shield but the angle is easily adjustable, which makes all the difference for me (and I am 6'1" tall.) There are some adjustment tips on the memphisshades.com site that might help you, even though the OEM shield is not one of theirs.

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cowspotter Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 80 Ashburn, VA Gender:	Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy Reply #8 - 08/13/08 at 18:56:45 Well I removed it and look at my options. I just don't see any way to adjust this one to work for me. I'll take a look at those other windshields. Perhaps one of the quick removable ones would be good to put on for trips but remove for my daily commute.
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28644 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy Reply #9 - 08/13/08 at 19:27:37 Had the same problem, gave it away. Rode a v-star with a huge windshield once that didn't buffet, other than that one,...they've all sucked, and I've rode a lot of bikes. So now I say, if you want a windshield, buy a car...
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Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy
Reply #10 - 08/13/08 at 19:32:03

I just put an enormous slipstreamer sport shield on my bike. We took it off Kay's GZ250 before she sold it. I think it'll do when the cold weather hits, but it is not going to be a regular fixture next summer. It rattles my ear drums and pisses me off in general. I'm going to try to move it up a little, but it doesn' adjust easily. I think it may have been Oldfeller who recommended using a sledge hammer to adjust them awhile back. Gotta get the torque specs on that from him and give it a whirl.

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mick Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Hell-bound Posts: 7323 Dayton Oregon Gender:	Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy Reply #11 - 08/13/08 at 19:33:52 I have a "Plexistar 2" from national cycle,it works perfecty,and I get better mileage with it on.
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Windrider YaBB Newbies Offline I KNEW I shoulda turned left at Albuquerque!!! Posts: 34 Leesburg, Virginia, USA Gender:	Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy Reply #12 - 08/14/08 at 12:54:32 Since my windshield was destroyed, I need to find a new one. I really like the Plexfairing 3. Thanks for posting the link to national Cycle!
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Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy
Reply #13 - 08/14/08 at 13:13:22

verslagen1 wrote on 08/13/08 at 14:18:21:

when you're having trouble getting into gear (most often at a stop) apply a little pressure on the shifter and let out the clutch. It should shift into gear before it completely engages (sending you forward into the street screaming whoa big girl). know your friction zone.

I had to LOL - that happened to me this week at a light - popped into gear and did a little WHeeeeee forward...squeek! (the squeek was out of ME) Shocked

Nothing like a little excitment to brightnen the day! Cool

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Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy
Reply #14 - 08/14/08 at 16:48:42

cowspotter wrote on 08/13/08 at 18:56:45:

Well I removed it and look at my options. I just don't see any way to adjust this one to work for me. I'll take a look at those other windshields. Perhaps one of the quick removable ones would be good to put on for trips but remove for my daily commute.

I have the same windshield, and the same problem. I am about 5'8" and the buffeting isn't too bad so long as there isn't any crosswind to speak of. However, the Washoe Zephyrs that we get out here will slap you silly in a short time.

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