windshield

I like Designer Mikes winsheild. Its simple, and looks like it fit the bike well. Doesnt take away from the beauty of the bike

 

mike has the same one i got now i just need a brake line to come in and im rolling

 

Where did you and Mike get those sheilds? I'd love to install one after: Valves, sync, colortune, Handlebar grips, Saddle bags, Mirrors. (Gotta big wish list)
Do you remember how much?

 

I think I got my from JC Whitney...$119 IIRC
At the time it was free shipping.

You'll love it and if you want the wind in your face-- just take it off!

 

Well I sit at 5'10" so maybe you're right. Do they have another thats slightly Larger than that then? I just like the style of your Windshield

 

You guys sold me on getting a windshield. I picked up a new National Cycle Street Shield EX off of ebay for $92 with free shipping. Now let's see if it actually appears.

 

I just ordered a National Cycle Street Shield EX after looking at these posts.

Thanks

 

One note on those shields. They mount with a ball in a rubber socket. I know a guy whose mounts will sometimes pop out. Just keep an eye on them.

I just put a slipstream Turbo on my bike to replace my broken one. So far I like it but have not had a chance to ride with it much yet.

 

I had a couple issues with the ball sockets also (just during the initial mounting).

Don't make the same mistake as I did though>> I shortened the bottom mounts so I could attach them to the very top of the forks without hitting the tank. Well, now I would like them about 1/4" longer to angle the shield back a bit more without it hitting the back of the speedo and tach.

 

The ball sockets were definitely a PITA to get seated right.

 

damn, now i'm wondering if I should cancel my order!

 

I wouldn't he has had it happen a couple of times - just something to watch.

Besides it's on a Harley it probably gets shook loose

 

Once mounted, mine have never moved.. even when I smacked it with my hand in attempts to give a stupid cage driver the one finger salute after she cut me off.
The good thing was I pretty much knew she was gonna do it so I wasn't surprised.

 

Dpawl,

Somebody else on this forum suggested the Novus brand polish kit. I tried it and as pleased with the results. I didn't use the coarsest grit but the mid and fine grits made a big difference on my windshield. Here's the url for it on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Novus-Polish-Plas ... 070&sr=8-1

mikeg

 

I used a hair dryer to warm up the ball mount socket (on the windshield)and they pop right in. Very solid built windshield. Much thicker than the spitfire windshield.

 

I successfully installed my Street Shield EX last night. If you have kids, make sure they are not around while you install this thing, you are going to be cussing like a sailor. I like the way it looks and it seems real solid but it is a total pain to install. I would rather remove my carbs and adjust my float heights than install that thing again. The lower ball pivot bars popped out on me a half dozen times while trying to install.

Still, now that its on I like it.

 

This is the one I just bought and it works really well. It is 19 3/4 from top of headlight. http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/Sea ... turbo+S-05

 

I like the height of that one jason. But those wings that cover the handles I think are unsightly..
1985xj700,
Would you mind posting a few pics of your windsheild now that its installed? I'm thinking about getting the EX or the Deflector, and cant decide based on the given pictures on their sites.
-SLK

 

i will post pics this evening

 

To me it looks alot better on the bike than it does in the pic. I took some pics on my wifes camera and as soon as she sends them to my computer I'll post them.