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What kind of windshields do ya'll like?
06/01/09 at 07:58:12

Hey! I am trying to take my Savage on a cruise down to Jackson Mississippi from Pittsburgh in the next couple of weeks, and I wanted to grab up some gear before we headed out. I'm currently on line with Ed.L for some controls, and Sevier for some of his saddlebag brackets. (Stock Seat though.)
My question is though, what kind of cheap windshields out there are recommended by my savage friends? I can't afford to step much further than the budget ebay shields that range between $65-$90. Any experience with these? Whats a good buy?
As always, deeply appreciate the comradeship,
-Luke.

The three that I am looking at are:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-Savage-LS-650-S40-Boulevard-New-SSF-Win...
then there are these two, both very similar, one just 50 dollars more.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-Savage-Volusia-Marauder-Intruder-1500-W...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-LS650-Savage-Motorcycle-DAKOTA-3-0MM-WI...

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Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like?
Reply #1 - 06/01/09 at 08:38:25

I'm looking for a windshield also for my '86 and wondering what height to get: 15", 17", 22" ?? Looking for something high enough to make highway riding comfortable with my open faced helmet - so I'm not getting wind-blasts in the eyeballs. Will a 15" get it up and over my head or do I need to go higher? (I'm about 5'11"). Anybody got some opinions from experience on this? Cool

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Reply #2 - 06/01/09 at 08:42:17

I have a National Cycle windshield. It was on the bike when I bought it so I'm not sure the model, size, ect. I'm very happy with it. I guess I could get out a tape and get you some dimensions if you want?

I just looked at the list prices though and I think they are out of your price range.

http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/cycle/nresults2.html?search_model=su-056

I think I have the N2290. I'm 5ft9 and it's perfect for me. Helps a lot in the rain I might add.

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Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like?
Reply #3 - 06/01/09 at 08:45:40

I have run a windscreen made for the Savage by National Windshield which is fairly aerodynamic but lets a lot of wind get to me. Right now, I'm running a Plexifairing 2, also made by National; it is larger and affords more protection but sometimes I can feel more drag too. Between the two I like the second. I ride with a 3/4 helmet and goggles........Guy

BTW, I used to live in Jackson, MS

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Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like?
Reply #4 - 06/01/09 at 08:51:49

This time last year, I picked up a national flyscreen for summer use.
For winter use, I have a Minnasota Fats? demond.

This year I picked up a old stock sports screen. I've installed it as low as it will go for more air thru the helmet.

No matter which one you get, you want to be able to see over it normally. Angle it to get the bobble head action you want. High and straighter up will send the turbulence over your head. Lower will send the turbulence into your chest, but off the helmet. This is good for more airflow thru the helmet.

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Reply #5 - 06/01/09 at 09:19:03

I've got one similar to the 1st in your list. Its set so the top of the windshield is level with my nose. This stops the bobble head effect for me and keeps the air flow into my helmet. Its somethig you will have to play with when you install it. If you are on the Hiway alot, a windshield is definatey worth having.

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Reply #6 - 06/01/09 at 10:18:52

I'm 5' 8" (on a good day) and I have the factory windscreen offered by Suzuki for the S40. According to the catalog, it is 15" high and 17" wide. When I reach up I can feel the wind blast just at the top of my helmet at highway speeds. The only time the buffeting is really bad is at 75+ or if I'm fighting a head wind.

If you're any taller, you'd probably want a 17" and up.

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Reply #8 - 06/01/09 at 15:40:12

I'm 6', and 18" works for me. It somewhat depends on the tilt angle of the windshield, and that depends on how the mount lets it clear the brake reservoir and other pieces.

I have a National Cycle Plexifairing-GT. It's not listed for the Savage/S40, but is a good fit. The $15 kit of clamps for 1" bars is needed. This windshield is out of Luke's price range, but offers plenty of coverage for those of us who fear hypothermia more than heatstroke. The Plexi-GT is 20" tall and must be cut down to fit the rider.

The best delivered price I found was at BikeBandit.com. There were lower listed prices at certain vendors, but they gouged way too deep on the shipping charge. And, BikeBandit has a very liberal return policy in case there's a need to return it.

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Reply #9 - 06/01/09 at 16:58:39

I am 5'10". I currently run a Memphis Shades Demon windshield. It is 21" wide by 18" high.
The shape is hard to describe, you'd have to google it to find some pics. I wanted something with coverage for my hands when I ride in 20-40 degree weather, and tall enough to keep the wind blast confined to mid-upper helmet area.
I got mine from Dennis Kirk for $120 last year, however I just noticed tonight that it's up to $142 plus shipping. Rather out of your intended price range Ineclipse Sad

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I like the adjustability of it, I can adjust tilt and height, and the width of it isn't all out of proportion to the width/narrowness of the bike.

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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like? Reply #10 - 06/01/09 at 17:19:25 Some thing like the memphis santa cruz give the most protection it covers yours hands too. Ii have the harley looking kind good but does doesn't cover your hands,but I like the looks.
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odvelasc Ex Member	Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like? Reply #11 - 06/01/09 at 19:48:39 The Dakota is bad ass. I have a spitfire version that I no longer use because I switched to drag bars from the buckhorns. Its a good shield. I think mine is 17inches and i am about 5'9
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sockmonkeygirl Serious Thumper Offline 37 Stitches Posts: 819 W.Mass Gender:	Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like? Reply #12 - 06/01/09 at 21:09:25 Mine is the suzuki stock windshield. It's unobtrusive, and does the job of keeping crap off of me and shielding the wind from my chest. At the proper angle, it works well, but I'm a shorty of about 5'3".
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Reply #13 - 06/03/09 at 14:17:56

I think im going to go ahead and get this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-Savage-Volusia-Marauder-Intruder-1500-W....
Its the largest of the two cheap ones, and seeing that most of ya'll under 6 foot suggested somewhere in the ball park of 17", I'm going to go with that, as although I don't know how tall I actually am, I know some six foot tall friends that are bigger than me. I'll let you know what we think about it.
Much love an gratitude for all the help,
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Reply #14 - 06/03/09 at 21:04:46

Have two Memphis Slim 17" love em, they keep the wind off of the whole body, but just enough for the hands and I feel just the right amount is coming from the bottom.

Looks good too, there is just a finger amount of space around my headlight, and the height is just right for me at 6', and is just barely "good" for her 5'4, but I am considering lowering hers the 1/4" to make it better. Overall the size looks like it fits the bike, and that is what I wanted, form and function

Try ebay for finding them cheap, I got the mounts VERY cheap, they fit a honda too so I was searching for them that way. I got a new shield for the wife from Dennis Kirk on a price match, then got a NOS one for me on ebay, save lots of $$ from the local memphis shades dealer.

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