Windshield Recommendation for GZ250

bmw633 · 09-28-2012, 11:47 AM

Hi,

I am in the market for a windshield for my GZ250. I am thinking about the Slipstreamer SS28 windshield, but am concerned it might be too large and kill the top end.

Anyone with this shield on their bike? How about other folks with windshields, which one have you had good luck with ?

Seth Anderson

mrlmd1 · 09-28-2012, 12:17 PM

I had one of those on my bike and liked it a lot. It does not kill the top end, and it does keep the wind off your hands, it's the right height (15") and fits well. With it's 4 point mounting system it is a little hard to get on unless you have an assistant to help, but it is solidly attached and doesn't move around. Just get the angle or rake adjusted correctly, usually parallel to the forks. I think you will like it too.

Water Warrior 2 · 09-28-2012, 02:07 PM

That is "almost" the windshield I put on Lynda's GZ. After seeing yours I wish I would have.

mrlmd1 · 09-29-2012, 02:02 PM

I wish I still had that windshield, AND THE BIKE.

**jonathan180iq** · 10-01-2012, 10:19 AM

I feel like that from time to time. I still miss that black piece of crap....

northsidegz · 10-01-2012, 04:43 PM

Hey bmw633. I had the Slipstremer Hellfire (SS-24) and liked it. I'm 5'10" (stock seat) and it was the right height IMO. However, it did not offer protection for the hands. It was pretty cheap (I picked it up off eBay for $65 from Dennis Kirk's eBay outlet shop). It was easy to install and the only problem I had is that one of the wingnuts/screws (is that what they're called?) fell off. It's the black decorative nut (that also functions like a screw) that keeps the winshield attached to the handlebar clamps. While I owned the GZ, I had trouble from time-to-time with the remaining wingnut/screw as well and had to tighten it by hand once a week or so.

That Hellfire is now on my Vulcan, but I don't seem to be having a problem with the wingnut/screw any longer. Not sure why since I've tightened it by hand in all situations.

Water Warrior 2 · 10-01-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by northsidegz

Hey bmw633. I had the Slipstremer Hellfire (SS-24) and liked it. I'm 5'10" (stock seat) and it was the right height IMO. However, it did not offer protection for the hands. It was pretty cheap (I picked it up off eBay for $65 from Dennis Kirk's eBay outlet shop). It was easy to install and the only problem I had is that one of the wingnuts/screws (is that what they're called?) fell off. It's the black decorative nut (that also functions like a screw) that keeps the winshield attached to the handlebar clamps. While I owned the GZ, I had trouble from time-to-time with the remaining wingnut/screw as well and had to tighten it by hand once a week or so.

That Hellfire is now on my Vulcan, but I don't seem to be having a problem with the wingnut/screw any longer. Not sure why since I've tightened it by hand in all situations.

Likely the GZ vibrated differently. Never had a problem with the shield on Lynda's GZ but her M-50 tried to spit off the shield so the wing headed bolts were replaced with real bolts and the problem was solved. Almost every bike with added parts comes with it's own set of quirks.

northsidegz · 10-01-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Likely the GZ vibrated differently.

Ah..... Yes, I suppose that would make a difference. Safe to say the Vulcan rides with less vibration than the GZ at 65pmh.

Donald McPherson · 08-08-2018, 04:42 PM

Wish I could find one in the UK. The postage and import duties kill it for me.

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bmw633 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Moon, VA Posts: 20	Windshield Recommendation for GZ250 Hi, I am in the market for a windshield for my GZ250. I am thinking about the Slipstreamer SS28 windshield, but am concerned it might be too large and kill the top end. Anyone with this shield on their bike? How about other folks with windshields, which one have you had good luck with ? Seth Anderson Login or Register to Remove Ads
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mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Windshield Recommendation for GZ250 I had one of those on my bike and liked it a lot. It does not kill the top end, and it does keep the wind off your hands, it's the right height (15") and fits well. With it's 4 point mounting system it is a little hard to get on unless you have an assistant to help, but it is solidly attached and doesn't move around. Just get the angle or rake adjusted correctly, usually parallel to the forks. I think you will like it too.
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Windshield Recommendation for GZ250 That is "almost" the windshield I put on Lynda's GZ. After seeing yours I wish I would have. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Windshield Recommendation for GZ250 I wish I still had that windshield, AND THE BIKE.
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10-01-2012, 04:43 PM	#6
northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: Windshield Recommendation for GZ250 Hey bmw633. I had the Slipstremer Hellfire (SS-24) and liked it. I'm 5'10" (stock seat) and it was the right height IMO. However, it did not offer protection for the hands. It was pretty cheap (I picked it up off eBay for $65 from Dennis Kirk's eBay outlet shop). It was easy to install and the only problem I had is that one of the wingnuts/screws (is that what they're called?) fell off. It's the black decorative nut (that also functions like a screw) that keeps the winshield attached to the handlebar clamps. While I owned the GZ, I had trouble from time-to-time with the remaining wingnut/screw as well and had to tighten it by hand once a week or so. That Hellfire is now on my Vulcan, but I don't seem to be having a problem with the wingnut/screw any longer. Not sure why since I've tightened it by hand in all situations. __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride)
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Donald McPherson Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 47	Wish I could find one in the UK. The postage and import duties kill it for me.
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