Windshield advice needed

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

I believe that one is Moedad's Plexistar 2. Pictures here: viewtopic.php?p=10837#p10837

Yes, that would be it; thank you. It just LOOKS cleaner, like it fits better, than mine. I believe it is slightly smaller than mine but not by much. Also, my extended lowers really don't block wind from coming in below because of a bad angle.

[alanmcorcoran]

I just talked to Moe about this one. I am thinking of getting it from Acc Int'l

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

I just talked to Moe about this one. I am thinking of getting it from Acc Int'l

And you learned NOTHING from your last attempt ??? :??: :roll:

Are they not available through a dealer......who would do the install AND take responsiblility for any problems......with shipping, etc. ? :??:

I'm just sayin'............... :biggrin:

[alanmcorcoran]

I hear you. Unfortunately, hanging around with you guys has made me ponder possible advantges of being frugal (so far, it's mostly just pondering.) If I did an "exchange" with Acc. Intl. instead of the "return" maybe they don't clip me for the forty bucks "re-stocking" fee, which, is admittedly bullshit but apparently their policy.

I think Moe got his windshield on-line as well.

Re the install, seriously, if there was a convenient, well managed dealership nearby, I'd just have them put one on. But around here, the convenient dealerships are very poorly managed, employ fast-food type employees, and generally have an "I will pretend to give a shit about you and your problem if I sense an imminent sale of an actual bike for which I will earn a commission, but otherwise, I won't even pretend..." attitude. The accessories are generally a joke. You have to order boots for example, sight unseen and they are not returnable. Many of the guys in the "service" department look like they have done time and you kind of feel bad interrupting their day to ask them a question. I'm sure some of this is in my head, but I am the guy that took delivery of a bike I paid $700 over list for, which arrived with no left blinker, loose mirrors and no air in the front tire. I still haven't mustered up the gumption to take mine in for the 600 mile checkup for fear they will harvest mine for parts to fix someone else's.

Motorcycle dealerships give car dealerships a good name.

[Moedad]

I think mine would be better if it was an inch or so higher, but the way it is shaped and fits around the headlight/speedometer/blinkers/top of fork, I'm not sure how feasible it will be. If I try to angle it to get it past the bracket at the top of the forks, it pushes the blinkers forward. I can't raise it without angling it to clear the bracket. I get some buffeting on the top half of my helmet. The noise is actually more distracting than the buffeting. I'm about 5'-9 1/2" by the way, and the top of the windshield as it is currently mounted is about at my nose level. I'm looking over the top of it.

It blocks a lot of air, enough, in fact, that in stop and go traffic, my visor will fog up if the temp is below 70 because it doesn't get enough air flow. I think Easy suggested raising it higher, but then I have the problems mentioned above. So I ride with the visor open to the first click about half the time (in city traffic).

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Motorcycle dealerships give car dealerships a good name.

Sorry. I forgot where you are located.

I have had the same problem locating competent shops around Chicago.
Keep looking and asking around. You might get lucky and find a good independent.

Most of the 600 mile is just oil change, check for loose parts, chain adjustment and back brake, that I'm sure even you can handle. :biggrin:

Then there is the valves. You REALLY should get them checked around 5K miles or so and you probably don't want to tackle that on your own.

I was (partly) just jabbing at you a little. I think that model sheild mounts MUCH easier than mine and, assuming no damage or parts missing, you should be just fine.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Moedad

I think mine would be better if it was an inch or so higher, but the way it is shaped and fits around the headlight/speedometer/blinkers/top of fork, I'm not sure how feasible it will be.

Keep thinking about it. I think you would be MUCH happier with it higher. My complaints were exactly the same as yours and were all but eliminated by raising the shield about 2 inches and standing it up just a tiny bit more. In order to do that, I had to get longer mounting rods for the top. Also keep in mind that the bars can be rotated forward or back quite a bit, which might help with getting everything in a workable position. If you do that, it impacts your riding position and you have to rotate the controls on both sides so they are "level" again.

A little extra air coming in around the headlight/speedo shouldn't be a problem. I actually like it because it decreases the "vacuum" effect without making a direct blast of air.

[alanmcorcoran]

Easy, I'm on the verge of buying one and I'm trying to decide between yours and Moe's. You seem to be mostly happier with yours than Moe is with his. I believe yours is the Memphis shades and his is the plexistar2. Yours I think is more money, which makes me inclined to go with it. Moe's mounts to the fork and the bars, I was think fork only might be better, but, really, what the hell do I know.

Any thoughts on picking between the two? It seems universal that more people regret getting one too small than the other way around.

[Chris]

Wow, guys: I did not expect such good advice. Let me know where to mail all of you checks.
So, about money. I don't have any. How much is one of these great windshields going to set me back? I'll tell Santa.
Just got in from an errand running ride. My velcro on my sleeves is tight and keeps wind from getting in my sleeves. Cool day today, but the velcro works great.
Also use velcro to keep my GPS unit on the gas tank. You really cannot mess with the GPS while riding, but it is good to glance down occasionally. And I can take it off with my left hand and look at the GPS. Right before I hit a truck!

Chris north of Atlanta

[alanmcorcoran]

I think you can get one anywhere from $79 to $300. The better ones tend to be between $125-$200.

Plus tax, shipping and handling.