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| Newbie Joined: Feb 2007
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| Hello everyone. Just joined the forum and would like to bounce a question off of y-all. I have been kicking around the idea of putting a shield on my Honda VTX1300c cruiser. I am planning two very long trips and know a shield would make the trip a bit easier on the body. Problem is I have no idea what to look for and what the downfalls are. My concerns are buffeting, vision obscurities and handling problems. I also have no idea what type of shield to get. My budy told me about some type of wind deflector thats small and works just as good. Thanks for any info...
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| Throttle Jockey ![]() | mephisshades.com You want a shield that isn't so tall that you look thru it while you ride. The handling shouldn't be a problem unless you get a bar mounted model, iirc.
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| Puddle Runner ![]() Joined: Jun 2005
Bike: 05 Honda Rebel and 05 Suzuki S50
Location: Northwest Indiana
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| Chin height is a good bench mark. For me a windshield destroys the looks of a motorcycle, but they are a godsend on long trips. Visually, the smaller they are the better I like them, but you give up alot of comfort. The larger you go the more you run the risk of turning them into a sail. Especially with a lighter bike. In the end it's always a tradeoff and depends on what you want to deal with.
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
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| Welcome. If you can get the wind off your chest, you're in good shape. You might have to wear earplugs, but that's a good idea anyway. Noise doesn't have to be painful to be damaging.
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| U.B's LoveChild ![]() Joined: Jan 2006
Bike: 2008 C90 SE
Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada
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| I have a couple of riding buddies with VTX's and they both have Memphis shields , the ones with the color gradient matching their bikes, not sure which windshield models they are but they look real good on their bikes.
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| Found second gear by accident ![]() Joined: Mar 2006
Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50
Location: Michigan
Posts: 305
| I put a slipstreamer on my bike last year and I'll never go without one again. So much better than getting blasted with road debris and all. Last summer I had a rock that hit the shield so hard it cracked it, if I didn't have that shield the rock would have blasted me in the neck. I've always read that you should look for a shield that is short enough to look over, usually about the nose. Mine is just tall enough that I don't feel much wind at all, but my wife sitting on the back catches a lot of air. I have no buffeting at all. On mine you can adjust the angle a little. I would definitely get one.
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| Bridal Boutique Manager ![]() Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn
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| The reason people give for having a windshield that you can see over, is so you can still see, if the windshield gets covered with bugs, or if it's raining. That being said, I've ridden a lot of miles, in all kinds of conditions, including pouring rain, and never felt at a disadvantage, with a windshield that was higher than my head. I use Rain/X on my windshield, and my helmet visors. The warning label says it will eat some plastics, so always try it on a small out of the way place first. Leave it on the test area for at least two weeks, before putting it on the whole shield. I carry it in my saddle bags, the single use, wet wipe style.
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| Sit speling cheker ![]() Joined: Dec 2006
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| ...just a warning.... I posted elsewhere about the rust on the Memphis shades chrome... only a month old and a whole bunch of areas on edges of metal flat strips are showing rust...
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| Bridal Boutique Manager ![]() Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn
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You been going to the Harley dealer again haven't you?In my area, they are the only ones that have mock ups like that.
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| Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2007
Bike: 2006 Yamaha Roadstar Midnight Silverado
Location: Indiana
Posts: 28
| this is great information. i'm getting a new bike with a windshield, and had some of these concerns. the biggest concern for me is that of buffeting or turbulance at speed. i may the type that takes it off, but put it on for long trips.
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| Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2007
Bike: 05 VTX 1300C
Location: Spring Hill, TN
Posts: 47
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I've got a National Cycle Switchblade system on mine...normally ride with the 2-up 21" on long trips to cut down on buffetting and it's great to hide behind in the rain! Nice thing is, no bolts to undo so you can pull it on and off in seconds. The system also includes three other sizes, that can be switched on an off as well. With the cold lingering this year, I've pretty much left the 2-up on until yesterday when doing some maintenance work on the scooters when I took it off...I forgot how sleek looking a "C" really is... Here's what I look like with the 2-up and rigged for hauling a second and gear...which will be the case for a while... http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...s/DSCN0173.jpg Check out Honda Direct Line and their Selection at: Shop By Product Be sure to stop by the VTXOA site too - Honda VTX Owners, as it has a ton of great tech tips, localized sites and great people. Enjoy! Jim aka Cajundude
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