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Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy
Reply #15 - 08/14/08 at 17:39:44

Windrider,
what do you mean by destroyed?
Do you still have the brackets and hardware? If so, perhaps you can get a piece of lexan or plexiglass and cut out a new shield. I like my shield except it it just a bit too short, so I am planning on cutting a piece to extend it up by about 2" and down by about 4" with the same basic profile.

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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy Reply #16 - 08/14/08 at 17:58:05 I have a full size rifle windshield its got the harley look, But I have had a plexaglass before and it was better coverage.
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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 #17 - 08/15/08 at 21:19:20 Buttgoat1, LOL I mean little hand-sized pieces. I'm sure all the energy of the impact went first through the windshield: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1218590021/0
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Reply #18 - 08/16/08 at 06:46:51

I put a Suzi OEM windshield on last week. It's taller than the windshield from my 250. Makes the bike feel oddly rigid while riding. Also, it breaks in a weird spot for me. I end up looking 1/2 out the (tinted) windshield and 1/2 over it. I will try to angle it more, but not sure what kind of results I'll get. It's pretty much where it needs to be.

I don't get the turbulance under my helmet with this taller w/s though.

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Reply #19 - 08/16/08 at 08:40:22

Here is a link to an article that I found helpful when selecting and then installing my windshield. Good explanation of the different options, materials and how to pick one for your conditions. Then it tells you how to line it up for best results. Lots of things to consider!

http://motorcyclecruiser.automotive.com/30777/windshield-comparison/index.html

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Reply #20 - 08/16/08 at 08:53:05

Well, I had it nearly typed, hit SOMething & Zooom, its all gone, so, short version.
Guzzi had a small shield with a laminar lip, shield angle adjusted up & down. When I had the old style helmet,with the visor that came down to the chin, the wind would buffet me badly. When I went to the HJC with the flip face, the buffeting stopped.

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Reply #21 - 08/16/08 at 14:23:31

I recently installed a 'StreetShield' from National Cycle. At first I hated it because the wind buffeting was horrible - but then I adjusted the angle and it made it much better. My first setup was almost straight up/down. I ended up with an angle that matches the fork angle exactly. The shield is still on the bike and I have no intention of removing it. I realize your OEM Suzuki windshield does not have angle adjustment so you probably are going to want to pawn that off on someone Roll Eyes

and get one that does offer angle adjustment.

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sockmonkeygirl Serious Thumper Offline 37 Stitches Posts: 819 W.Mass Gender:	Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy Reply #22 - 08/16/08 at 17:01:02 We did actually just angle it downward a few inches. I think/hope it will help a lot.
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sockmonkeygirl Serious Thumper Offline 37 Stitches Posts: 819 W.Mass Gender:	Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy Reply #23 - 08/17/08 at 07:00:17 Properly angling the windshield made a world of difference. Yay!
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Reply #25 - 08/18/08 at 13:11:55

I just installed a National Cycle Dakota windshield on my S40, and it works great for me. I can still see over it, but it keeps the wind off my body. It still hits my helmet, but that is good because it helps keep it ventilated. I'm 5'7" tall.
http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/cycle/NC125A?mv_session_id=229mtRAn&search...

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Reply #26 - 08/24/08 at 20:41:05

Just thought I would share my thoughts, I too installed an oem Suzuki windshield and have had it for two weeks now, so far so good! I'm 5'11 and it seems to be working well, obviously it does not block the wind entirely from my face but it helps deflecting the wind off of my chest and it blows wind right above my forehead. Nice looking lil' shield and does what its intended to do for its size. Undecided

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Re: Installed Suzuki windshield - not happy
Reply #27 - 08/24/08 at 23:31:18

DJM wrote on 08/18/08 at 13:11:55:

I just installed a National Cycle Dakota windshield on my S40, and it works great for me. I can still see over it, but it keeps the wind off my body. It still hits my helmet, but that is good because it helps keep it ventilated. I'm 5'7" tall.
http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/cycle/NC125A?mv_session_id=229mtRAn&search...

I ponied up almost twice as much $$$ for the 4.5mm version Dakota. Partly because it should be much stronger, but also it is a couple of inches taller and about 4" wider, and I felt I wanted one that big. I should know in just a few days now. The seller claimed to have it all in stock. Cool

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