C50 Windshield - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Snork · 07-24-2005, 10:54 PM

I recently went through quite a hassl trying to find a windshield that would fit with little or no mods. After returning a Plexifairing 3 a Dakota 4.5 a Vera Cruz(assured to fit by Chapperal Motorsports) I installed a Slip Streamer-08. I had to make my own lower brackets as so supplied were to short and flimsy. I also do not like the fact that the lower brackets bolt to the headlight using the headlight screws. I didn't go with factory as I like a different style. I am going across country and any hints or tips would be appreciated. Thanks
Ken

Philly Rider · 07-26-2005, 09:00 PM

I have the OEM windshield - had the dealer install as part of the bike purchase. Looks great, works great.

SpeedQueen · 07-26-2005, 09:21 PM

Definitely go with OEM whenever possible.

MagnumForce · 07-26-2005, 10:03 PM

OEMs are good choices because they are designed to fit and complement your bike. However, if you're looking for aftermarket, direct your browser to http://www.cruisercustomizing.com and search for windshields (and other items) according to the model of your bike. You can also read the reviews to determine if that windshield would be worth your hard earned bucks.

Good luck, and welcome Snork and Philly!

c50tiger · 07-27-2005, 12:55 AM

OEM has worked great for me...

blackie1491 · 07-27-2005, 01:43 AM

Mine came with an OEM.
GOOD

mr_resistible · 07-27-2005, 09:05 AM

I got the OEM also, I really like it but I wish they made a quick release version.

Snork · 07-28-2005, 01:45 PM

Thanks for your replies. The windshield is very sturdy now. Anyone Familar with Cross Country riding? Any tips would be appreciated. Again Thanks for the help and for a great site

skenn158 · 08-01-2005, 06:11 PM

I got the Memphis Shades with lowers, it mounted with no problems and works very well, even looks good..

SK

**drgibson** · 08-01-2005, 06:20 PM

I went with Memphis Shades and have no issues. The Poptop is identiccal to the OEM offered for my bike. $59 +$100 for a quick release. beats the crap out of $389. w/o quick release for the OEM.

MagnumForce · 08-01-2005, 07:27 PM

I got my Pop Top from a local parts store; $52 for the shield and $98 for the quick release fork mounts. Like drgibson, I wasn't going to pay premium prices for the Suzuki OEM's that do not have a quick release mechanism.

92Notch · 08-06-2005, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kskruiser

OEMs are good choices because they are designed to fit and complement your bike. However, if you're looking for aftermarket, direct your browser to http://www.cruisercustomizing.com and search for windshields (and other items) according to the model of your bike. You can also read the reviews to determine if that windshield would be worth your hard earned bucks.

Good luck, and welcome Snork and Philly!

Great site (the link you posted)..... Also, this place seems cool too, great prices: http://www.phatperformanceparts.com..... ended up ordering from them, prices were a little better on the parts I was looking for.

MagnumForce · 08-06-2005, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92Notch

Great site (the link you posted)..... Also, this place seems cool too, great prices: http://www.phatperformanceparts.com..... ended up ordering from them, prices were a little better on the parts I was looking for.

I will have to give that site a look. Thanks!

07-24-2005, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Snork Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: C50 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 6	C50 Windshield I recently went through quite a hassl trying to find a windshield that would fit with little or no mods. After returning a Plexifairing 3 a Dakota 4.5 a Vera Cruz(assured to fit by Chapperal Motorsports) I installed a Slip Streamer-08. I had to make my own lower brackets as so supplied were to short and flimsy. I also do not like the fact that the lower brackets bolt to the headlight using the headlight screws. I didn't go with factory as I like a different style. I am going across country and any hints or tips would be appreciated. Thanks Ken

07-26-2005, 09:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Philly Rider Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2005 Boulevard C50 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 163	OEM Windshield I have the OEM windshield - had the dealer install as part of the bike purchase. Looks great, works great.

07-26-2005, 09:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
SpeedQueen In Training Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: '05 GSX-R600 Location: Saint Marys, GA Posts: 149	Definitely go with OEM whenever possible. __________________

07-27-2005, 12:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	OEM has worked great for me... __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

07-27-2005, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
mr_resistible Wants Better Weather Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05' C50 Location: Gering Ne Posts: 665	I got the OEM also, I really like it but I wish they made a quick release version. __________________ ]

07-26-2005, 10:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	OEMs are good choices because they are designed to fit and complement your bike. However, if you're looking for aftermarket, direct your browser to http://www.cruisercustomizing.com and search for windshields (and other items) according to the model of your bike. You can also read the reviews to determine if that windshield would be worth your hard earned bucks. Good luck, and welcome Snork and Philly!

07-27-2005, 01:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Mine came with an OEM. GOOD

07-28-2005, 01:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Snork Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: C50 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 6	Thanks for your replies. The windshield is very sturdy now. Anyone Familar with Cross Country riding? Any tips would be appreciated. Again Thanks for the help and for a great site

08-01-2005, 06:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
skenn158 Newbie Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 19	I got the Memphis Shades with lowers, it mounted with no problems and works very well, even looks good.. SK

08-01-2005, 06:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	I went with Memphis Shades and have no issues. The Poptop is identiccal to the OEM offered for my bike. $59 +$100 for a quick release. beats the crap out of $389. w/o quick release for the OEM. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

08-01-2005, 07:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	I got my Pop Top from a local parts store; $52 for the shield and $98 for the quick release fork mounts. Like drgibson, I wasn't going to pay premium prices for the Suzuki OEM's that do not have a quick release mechanism. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

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