New windshield installed...
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New windshield installed...
So i got the new shield a couple of days ago as I didn't like looking through the large one I have and didn't want to attempt cutting it myself. I found a place who would cut it for $85 but I got this shield for less than that. It was $65. It is a slipstreamer spitfire. 14" or so. It mounts to clamps mounted on the handlebars which is not the most aestheically pleasing look, but is fine with me. I wrapped some electrical tape around the bars under the clamps. The best part is that I don't have to change the angle of my bars with this shield. It fits fine the way the bars are. So the maiden voyage is about to happen. I will get some pics to post as well, as I know the thread is useless without pics. 
This piece has only been added for my trip to Laughlin as I don't use a windshield otherwise.
This piece has only been added for my trip to Laughlin as I don't use a windshield otherwise.
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RE: New windshield installed...
My brother rode for 15 years without a windshield, didn't look good. We went to SD last June so he bought one saying he might have to find a dumpster to put it in. Well, after the first day he said he shouldhave gotten one years ago. I havethe HDlow model quick disconnect and I look over the top. Still relieves a lot of chest pressure and strain. You will enjoy it for long rides. I would like to see a picture of it with you handle bars.
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I find the windshield an imperative for longer trips. For daily riding mine stays in the garage, but when we're going out for a highway run, or an extended trip, it goes back on. I have to admit I wish mine was lower. I am leery about cutting it down myself, and the one place I checked with wouldn't cut it down for me. I have to look around and see if I can find someone who can do it. The top edge is right in my line of sight. I think you'll find though that you'll notice a huge difference on your trip. I'm jealous. It is snowing here right now! [:@]
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I find the windshield an imperative for longer trips. For daily riding mine stays in the garage, but when we're going out for a highway run, or an extended trip, it goes back on. I have to admit I wish mine was lower. I am leery about cutting it down myself, and the one place I checked with wouldn't cut it down for me. I have to look around and see if I can find someone who can do it. The top edge is right in my line of sight. I think you'll find though that you'll notice a huge difference on your trip. I'm jealous. It is snowing here right now! [:@]
I find the windshield an imperative for longer trips. For daily riding mine stays in the garage, but when we're going out for a highway run, or an extended trip, it goes back on. I have to admit I wish mine was lower. I am leery about cutting it down myself, and the one place I checked with wouldn't cut it down for me. I have to look around and see if I can find someone who can do it. The top edge is right in my line of sight. I think you'll find though that you'll notice a huge difference on your trip. I'm jealous. It is snowing here right now! [:@]
I cut mine down, it really isn't a big deal. I wanted 6" off so what I did was took careful measurements and marked it out with a felt tip pen, then laid painter's tape on the glass that was staying so the saw wouldn't scratch it. I used a jig saw with an extra fine blade and went slow and easy and didn't twist around the curve hard. I then used emery cloth on the edge to smooth it out and finished the edge with some plastic polish, the stuff used to remove scratches from shields, that made the edge color blend in. All this was done at 4" as a trial run. I did it all over again 2" lower and everything worked out perfect. Patience is key here.
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