Home
Forum
Search
Login
Register
Merch
Donate
Welcome, Guest. Please
Login
or
Register
::
View Members
SuzukiSavage.com
›
General Category
›
Rubber Side Down!
› What is this windshield used for?
(Moderators:
verslagen1
,
Dave
,
Serowbot
)
‹
Previous topic
|
Next topic
›
Pages:
1
2
What is this windshield used for? (Read 338 times)
digitalplumber
YaBB Newbies
Offline
SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!
Posts: 3
What is this windshield used for?
10/02/10 at 19:24:02
Suzuki Custom Sport Windshield Boulevard S40 pt#990A0-70007 this obviously does not block any wind from the rider. Has anyone used this shield - anyone have any suggestions as to alternate mounting strategies?
Digitalplumber
Back to top
IP Logged
PBLover
Junior Member
Offline
SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!
Posts: 71
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #1 -
10/02/10 at 19:42:12
That's the windshield I have on my 06. It does block the wind, just not as well as a taller windshield would. I'm 5'4" tall and want to get one that's another 2" higher so I don't have bugs plastered on my chin after every ride
Back to top
IP Logged
digitalplumber
YaBB Newbies
Offline
SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!
Posts: 3
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #2 -
10/04/10 at 13:19:03
I can't see a single benfit for using this shield - I'll have to devise a way to mount it on the handlebars to make it useful. Looks cute, but it is decorative only - non functional for the use it was intended.
Back to top
IP Logged
bill67
Serious Thumper
Offline
old tired
Posts: 8517
genoa city wisconsin
Gender:
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #3 -
10/04/10 at 13:32:31
Those small windshields do work they put more wind in your face,Keeps you cool .
Back to top
william h krumpen
IP Logged
digitalplumber
YaBB Newbies
Offline
SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!
Posts: 3
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #4 -
10/04/10 at 19:35:11
Woot - excellent answer - you must work in marketing
If not you are missing a great opportunity!
digitalplumber
Back to top
IP Logged
grandpa
Senior Member
Offline
Old but not cold!!!
Posts: 259
Bartlett TN
Gender:
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #5 -
10/05/10 at 00:25:21
Iif it's the factory sport sheild, it blocks about 90% of the wind on my '06. I am 6 ft and 250. Pretty good sail at 80mph. I take it off every spring when it warms up but the commute is not nearly as enjoyable as with it on. I get a little buffeting around the helmet but just enough to know it's there. Bike looks better without it but....
Back to top
Blue '06, seat mod, K&N drop-in filter, desnorkeled, 55 pilot, 152.5 main, 1/3 spacer, dyna muff, factory bug shield, 11.5 Progressive rear shocks, debadged, fork boots, 110/90-19, 140/90-15
IP Logged
youzguyz
Serious Thumper
Offline
Posts: 2538
San Antonio, Texas
Gender:
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #6 -
10/05/10 at 03:36:42
digitalplumber,
If you bought it and don't want it, I'll take it off your hands and pay for the shipping.
I use one on my current ride. Keeps the wind off my chest but allows me to chew wind. It also protects my digital speedo (mounted on the handlebars)
I could use another one for the "backup" Savage I hope to be buying soon.
Back to top
2002 - Silver (Thumper)
2000 - Green (Mad Hamish)
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut between the seat and the handlebars. Make sure yours isn't too tight or too loose.
IP Logged
arteacher
Serious Thumper
Offline
Ride as if your
naked and invisable!
Posts: 2581
London ontario
Gender:
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #7 -
10/05/10 at 05:16:42
I have one on my '07 and find it better than none. I am considering drilling two more holes and raising it up so that the current bottom holes become the top holes, and raising the headlight and signals as well. A larger one will act as a sail in any crosswind, and maybe lighten the front end at speed. Just the price you pay for having a bike that weighs 380 lb.
Back to top
white '07, Raask exh, Corbin seat, slipstreamer shie, Raptor, Routy's fwd controls, Baron tach, Frisco bars, Isogrips, Headlight and taillight modulators, Dial-a- jet, AME 9 deg chop kit, K&N air flt
IP Logged
babyhog
Serious Thumper
Offline
Find a Cure for
Breast Cancer!
NOW!!
Posts: 3802
WV
Gender:
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #8 -
10/05/10 at 06:35:55
It is cute
Back to top
~ 2006 Black, Big Crank battery, HD Softail muffler, engine guard/o-ring pegs, Spitfite windshield, custom mounted Saddlemen bags, Mustang seat! ~ oh, and Hairdo by Helmet! ~
IP Logged
Dooley
YaBB Newbies
Offline
Posts: 42
Palm Harbor, FL
Gender:
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #9 -
12/25/10 at 21:27:39
I had this on the bike I just got the other day. And for me it was horrible. It seemed to cause the wind to just blast me in the face more then no shield at all. Caught in the vortex I guess. Any thing over 40mph was not bearable.
Back to top
IP Logged
verslagen1
YaBB Moderator
ModSquad
Offline
Where there's a
will, I want to be
in it.
Posts: 28886
L.A. California
Gender:
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #10 -
12/25/10 at 21:44:09
Lower it as far as it'll go.
Back to top
Versey's Place
Tech Section Index
IP Logged
Dooley
YaBB Newbies
Offline
Posts: 42
Palm Harbor, FL
Gender:
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #11 -
12/25/10 at 21:52:49
I was thinking that as well. But I wanted to ride as much as I could today. Instead of tinker ride tinker again. I just took it off and hit the road. I might play around with the hight and see if I can find a sweet spot.
Back to top
IP Logged
Paladin.
Serious Thumper
Offline
Hamster
Posts: 4929
Sunny Southern California
Gender:
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #12 -
12/26/10 at 02:01:46
babyhog wrote
on 10/05/10 at 06:35:55:
It is cute
[/
It looks to be about the same high, maybe an inch taller, than the Flyscreen. Verslagen and I sport National Cycle Flyscreens. The little screens reduce the wind pressure on the body, reduce fatigue, without losing the bugs in the teeth.
Back to top
IP Logged
sluggo
Serious Thumper
ModSquad
Offline
big singles lead,
twins follow the
pack
Posts: 4744
moses lake washington
Gender:
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #13 -
12/26/10 at 19:05:50
winshields along with mag wheels belone on sports cars
Back to top
SINGLES RULE, HARLEYS DROOL
IP Logged
RC
Junior Member
Offline
SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!
Posts: 83
Quartz Hill Ca.
Gender:
Re: What is this windshield used for?
Reply #14 -
12/26/10 at 20:15:32
As one who actually uses the factory windshield, I think it's great the bike is more stable in both head and crosswinds which we have lots of here in the So Cals high desert. Sure there is a little more wind and therefore noise in the helmet but if I want to avoid those things I would just take the 4Runner which I almost never do. But what do I know I just have one of em?
Back to top
IP Logged
Pages:
1
2
‹
Previous topic
|
Next topic
›
Forum Jump »
» 10 most recent posts
» 10 most recent topics
General Category
»» Rubber Side Down!
- Technical Documents/Reference
- The Marketplace
- The Cafe
- Politics, Religion (Tall Table)
- Forum Upgrade Issues / Tests
« Home
« Home
SuzukiSavage.com
09/27/24 at 08:21:51
›
General Category
›
Rubber Side Down!
› What is this windshield used for?
SuzukiSavage.com
» Powered by
YaBB 2.2
!
YaBB
© 2000-2007. All Rights Reserved.