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Rickster · 05-18-2006, 12:17 AM

My new V Strom windshield from MP Cycle design is on the way. I found Paul very easy to deal with, he actually offered to ship my order just on my word that I would be putting the check in the mail the next day, and if that wasn't enough, he decided to send me 2 shields, because we couldn't be sure which one would work best for me. I call that excellent service.

I'll post a report as soon as I get a chance to try it out.

C2W? · 05-18-2006, 02:33 AM

Along with a small group of San Diego Area Strommaniacs I did some testing for Paul and Devin a while back. . . .I really like his product. I'd used a WindStrom Manta for more than a year when I did the testing and was perfectly happy with the results.

For what it worth, I'm 6' 2 1/2" tall with a 36" inseam and the MP screen works as well, if not better than my Manta (and it looks "better" imho).

I think you're gonna like it.

Rickster · 05-25-2006, 10:42 PM

Well I got a chance to put a few miles on with the new windshield, and it's better than anything else I've tried , but still not what I was hoping for.

What has helped the most is the lowers I put on. I had bought a set of lowers for my M50 from Memphis Shades, and I didn't like the way they looked on the "M", so as I was taking them off, I thought, why not try and fit them on the V Strom. Well they fit right on, and made a huge difference in the wind buffeting. I still get some wind hitting my helmet, but now it's not a sharp slap, it's more like a gentle push.

I do sometimes ride without a helmet ( I know, I know, don't say it), and there is no wind what so ever in my face. It all seem to be coming around from behind.

The only thing that eliminates the buffeting completely, is taking the windshield off all-together, but this is a close second.

stp1971 · 05-26-2006, 03:23 AM

As soon as that guy gets his bracket ready that is adjustable for $57.00 I am trying it. I will let you know.

Rickster · 05-26-2006, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stp1971

As soon as that guy gets his bracket ready that is adjustable for $57.00 I am trying it. I will let you know.

I hadn't herd about these.
I'll see you Friday, you can check out the lowers, I think you will like them.

stp1971 · 05-26-2006, 07:22 PM

Cool man. I will be looking forward to it!!!

aguyintx66 · 06-10-2006, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickster

What has helped the most is the lowers I put on. I had bought a set of lowers for my M50 from Memphis Shades, and I didn't like the way they looked on the "M", so as I was taking them off,.

How bad did they look on the M50 and did you have to move the signals? Most of all did they work?

05-18-2006, 12:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,914	MP cycle windshield My new V Strom windshield from MP Cycle design is on the way. I found Paul very easy to deal with, he actually offered to ship my order just on my word that I would be putting the check in the mail the next day, and if that wasn't enough, he decided to send me 2 shields, because we couldn't be sure which one would work best for me. I call that excellent service. I'll post a report as soon as I get a chance to try it out. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

05-18-2006, 02:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
C2W? In Training Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: "Little" 6Fiddy Location: Carlsbad (Not NM) Posts: 124	Along with a small group of San Diego Area Strommaniacs I did some testing for Paul and Devin a while back. . . .I really like his product. I'd used a WindStrom Manta for more than a year when I did the testing and was perfectly happy with the results. For what it worth, I'm 6' 2 1/2" tall with a 36" inseam and the MP screen works as well, if not better than my Manta (and it looks "better" imho). I think you're gonna like it. __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because the test is first, the lesson afterward.

05-25-2006, 10:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,914	Well I got a chance to put a few miles on with the new windshield, and it's better than anything else I've tried , but still not what I was hoping for. What has helped the most is the lowers I put on. I had bought a set of lowers for my M50 from Memphis Shades, and I didn't like the way they looked on the "M", so as I was taking them off, I thought, why not try and fit them on the V Strom. Well they fit right on, and made a huge difference in the wind buffeting. I still get some wind hitting my helmet, but now it's not a sharp slap, it's more like a gentle push. I do sometimes ride without a helmet ( I know, I know, don't say it), and there is no wind what so ever in my face. It all seem to be coming around from behind. The only thing that eliminates the buffeting completely, is taking the windshield off all-together, but this is a close second. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

05-26-2006, 03:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,775	As soon as that guy gets his bracket ready that is adjustable for $57.00 I am trying it. I will let you know. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

05-26-2006, 07:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,775	Cool man. I will be looking forward to it!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

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