...windshields?

Curious about those that hit good speeds. I find that with the scoot's riding geometry and forward pegs, anything above 70-75 mph with strong frontal winds, causes tremendous drag as well as the engine having to work much harder.

Not that I'm a speed freak but I do like to push it once in a while on the highways. So for those that do, do y'all use shields?

Just ordered a National Cycle deflector dx...hope it helps, coz presently its just plain tiring and white knuckling coz its very windy here.

 

Without, just get my chest down closer to the tank.

 

I lean down...

 

I hit 100 mph on my last road trip with a shield and leaning into it. I wouldn't want to get a big bug in the face at that speed.

 

Thanks but I find the forward mounts and tank hugging are tough to sustain for long. I do reduce my ride profile, practically mate with the dang tank, bust my vertebra into a jarring C shape, but still unsustainable for too long. Have to constantly fight the wind.

What about comments from those with shields...vast improvement or minor?

 

I love my windshield for anything over 70 mph to keep the wind from beating on my chest. I don't like it at all in the city limits, though, thus I love my quick-detach. worth every penny, just wish you didn't have to spend an additional $40 just for the option of locking the already-easy-to-steal-expensive-item.

 

Definitely made a difference to me.. Got a quick detach so can easily remove for round town cruisin'

 

For long (all day) rides at 75+ mph, a windshield is the only way to go IMO, especially with forward controls. Who the hell want's to ride all day with your chest pressed to the gas tank, let alone being folded like a clam if you've got forwards?

I've had the bike up to ~115 mph with the shield, no problem.

 

My thoughts exactly. Did you "break in" the shield after you put it on? I.e. Gradually push up the speed after playing with the best rake angle? Btw, which shield do you have?

 

I have the 18" HD quick detach. I've tried it mounted as low as it will go and as high as it will go (only about a 1" difference) but I find higher is better. Never played around with the angles.