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EHR YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2	question for INECLIPSE. Reply #15 - 06/19/09 at 18:31:42 Hi I'm new to the Thumper thing called Suzuki S40. And I got a question for INECLIPSE. What kind of windshield you end up with, and how do like it so far? I need to get one for my 2006 S40, getting tired of looking for toothpicks after every ride
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Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like?
Reply #16 - 06/19/09 at 20:20:07

I have the National Cycle Plexifairing. Riding with this shield is almost like riding inside. I stay warm, clean and dry. I can even ride on the highway with my mouth hanging open

Since I cant easily see over the shield(I look thru it), I have to keep it sparkling clean - if it gets dirty and if it's dark out, I have to pull over to clean it or else the glare from the oncoming headlights will blind me. One time, I had to clean it twice in one day.

I used to swap back and forth with the stock Suzi shield, but that got tiring, so now I just keep the plexifaring on (and clean).

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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like? Reply #17 - 06/20/09 at 13:53:17 The one in my car .I thought the point of having a bike was to be IN the wind .
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photojoe FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline I did warn you to brace yourself Posts: 1379 New Jersey Gender:	Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like? Reply #18 - 06/20/09 at 14:09:34 I use these: http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/sunglassesgiant_2059_294773270
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Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like?
Reply #19 - 06/20/09 at 14:11:29

I'm 5'9" or thereabouts, I have the Suzuki OEM shield for the S40, and I find the wind/noise at the helmet not a lot of fun, even with earplugs.

The break of the wind off of the upper body is really nice, but I could definitely do without the wind/buffeting on the head.

Due to this I typically run the bike without the shield installed...

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Skid Mark Serious Thumper Offline FSO Posts: 1216 Calgary, Alberta Gender:	Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like? Reply #20 - 06/20/09 at 16:00:47 Try raising the winsdheild higher. I found if the top of the widshield is a touch above the nose it stops the buffeting of the helmet
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craigq Junior Member Alliance Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 80 Ottawa, ON Gender:	Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like? Reply #21 - 06/21/09 at 05:41:42 Skid Mark wrote on 06/20/09 at 16:00:47: Try raising the winsdheild higher. I found if the top of the widshield is a touch above the nose it stops the buffeting of the helmet The windshield brackets are at the top of the forks, I don't think the shield can go any higher. Maybe I'm closer to 5'10"...
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like? Reply #22 - 06/21/09 at 07:55:32 If you can't solve it by going higher, then go lower. All you gotta do is get the turbulence coming off the top of the shield off of your helmet.
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alcoa Full Member Offline never let the bastards wear you down Posts: 155	Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like? Reply #23 - 06/21/09 at 09:27:16 A cheap windshield will cost you money, you will not like it, then you will buy another one. So buy the right one the first time.
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Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like?
Reply #24 - 06/24/09 at 08:59:06

I 'm using a Spitfire tinted 15" high x 17.25". I'm 6'5" and it does bobble my head a little but I'm used to having the full blast in the face so I still enjoy not eating bugs. But I also like the lower profile look since I have drag bars. The wind tends to hit just at the top of my head giving me the bobble but protecting my eyes. I'm happy enough with it for $79.95. 2 quick unscrews and it's off too in case I want to cruise in town without it.

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Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like?
Reply #25 - 06/24/09 at 10:18:40

Here's a tip for acrylic windshield users: DO NOT use any cleaner that has ammonia or alcohol in it. These substances will degrade the acrylic and cause streaks, cracks, and/or holes. (If you have to know, I found out the hard way! Embarrassed

) There are cleaners in auto parts stores which have no alcohol or ammonia, so use those.

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Re: What kind of windshields do ya'll like?
Reply #26 - 06/24/09 at 14:11:46

1st2know wrote on 06/19/09 at 20:20:07:

I have the National Cycle Plexifairing. Riding with this shield is almost like riding inside. I stay warm, clean and dry.

Since I cant easily see over the shield(I look thru it), I have to keep it sparkling clean - if it gets dirty and if it's dark out, I have to pull over to clean it or else the glare from the oncoming headlights will blind me. One time, I had to clean it twice in one day.

I used to swap back and forth with the stock Suzi shield, but that got tiring, so now I just keep the plexifaring on (and clean).

I have the Plexifairing GT and it fits well. I cut mine down 2" so I can just look over it. A local glass shop cut it for $20; I sanded the edge smooth.

A shop at a small airport is a good place to buy cleaners and polishes for both plastic and paint. Rejex is a great polish for both, and my all-time favorite for the car and truck.

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