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Posted by Gooseberrie
- June 06, 2014, 19:31:13 PMThis topic is more about the screens shape and yours are all tighter to the fork then mine, anyhow this is my sub-frame on a picture from behind since I mentioned it. It attaches under the handlebar risers only and is adjustable in all directions.
The large gap under the screen provides ventilation and high air pressure to the front could force bikes going straight in bends. This is especially noticed on lighter motorcycles with big screens. Our Drifters have large springs and could be unforgiving because of their weight. Handling characteristics and safety only improve when more air can move around it.
Another thought. Who knows what road dirt comes up from below when the windscreen is less ventilated. I experienced all sort of light objects behind the screen on another bike and you would not want many more of those small surprises.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 03, 2014, 22:17:52 PMI found this site which is were I will be ordering a new screen over the winter from because I am just going to use the old hardware and some powder coating......
http://www.7jurock.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=47
Posted by greenbarn
- June 03, 2014, 21:53:20 PMQuote from: draconarmy on June 03, 2014, 11:28:51 AMThat doesn't sound like too bad of a deal. I'll have to look into that one.the reason that you cannot use a ws from a classic is a very slight difrence in the top tripple tree. this is for us the lack of threaded holes that the classic has. i ran into this issue my self when i purchased the memphis slim. now what you can do if you are brave enough is drill and tapp these holes into the tripple tree. it is a little hair raising due to the alluminum construction and the close proximity to the forks but it will work. on a side note i did ride around with that memphis just held in place by the lower bolts of the mount and other than a slight vib/ hum had no issues, but that was only temporary not sure how much stress that would put on the mount itself
Posted by draconarmy
- June 03, 2014, 11:28:51 AMthe reason that you cannot use a ws from a classic is a very slight difrence in the top tripple tree. this is for us the lack of threaded holes that the classic has. i ran into this issue my self when i purchased the memphis slim. now what you can do if you are brave enough is drill and tapp these holes into the tripple tree. it is a little hair raising due to the alluminum construction and the close proximity to the forks but it will work. on a side note i did ride around with that memphis just held in place by the lower bolts of the mount and other than a slight vib/ hum had no issues, but that was only temporary not sure how much stress that would put on the mount itself
Posted by chief
- June 03, 2014, 10:58:03 AMMemphis Shades have ALWAYS said their setup will not work on the Drifter. A few Drifter riders have used other mounting hardware and made it work. Personally its not worth the hassle. Go with National Cycle if you like the tinted stuff... Rifle makes good plastic that will fit F&S brackets. Check the products section of the website.
Posted by greenbarn
- June 03, 2014, 10:36:03 AMCan anyone tell me why a w/s for a Classic would not work on the Drifter? I had the understanding the Drifter has the same fork setup as the Classics? However, customer service from Memphis Shades replied to my email that they don't offer anything for a Drifter. I asked about the Classic, explaining I thought the forks were the same, and their reply was a very un-informative "No the classic will not work on the drifter".
What am I missing??
Posted by drifter-paul
- June 03, 2014, 05:03:18 AMMoosewing3
The mounts in links that you have provided look like mine (National Cycle) that's how they are - the bottom of the screen clears the
headlight by a good 3".
They are a two man job to take on and off easily, but I only do it very occasionally. I have noticed any problems , I'm 5'7" with short legs.
Posted by Gooseberrie
- June 02, 2014, 22:57:40 PMI haven't seen this subframe on any of your Drifters. It is adjustable in all directions and there is a rectangle, girdle, where it attaches to. Is it not original accessory? The paint on it looks worn. How is it called? I could make more pictures when it is important to anyone. I like the thing and no stems are in the way. Only it looks older then the bike.
Posted by greenbarn
- June 02, 2014, 21:02:35 PMI spent some time e-mailing some of the windshield companies, to tell me exactly what I would need to either fit a mount to my w/s or vice-versa. Hopefully I'll come up with the best solution, and it won't cost an arm and a leg.
Posted by greenbarn
- June 02, 2014, 20:13:01 PMI'm not really experiencing huge difficulties that I'm aware of from the gap above the headlight- Just wondered if there any problems from it I should be looking for.
That, and I think it would look better lower.
Posted by pcarrell
- June 02, 2014, 07:58:39 AMRatman, just think of me as your American Ambassador!
As I've mentioned before, I have the Fire & Steel Nomad style shield, and I don't have any spacers or washers to deal with.the bolts go right into the threaded mounts and that's it. My shield is in the halfway up position and I have a 1 1/2" gap between the shield and the headlight. There is virtually no gap between the shield and the spotlights, but I did the No-bar light bar trick, so that explains that. If I'd have used a proper light bar, I'd have loads of room for sure.
I don't seem to have the problem that you're talking about with the gap over the headlight and air flow. I wonder if that's because I have a small leather storage bag on the inside of my shield that is diverting the air? Could a solution be that simple? It sits right down on the risers. Here's a pic of the bag mounted.
Posted by greenbarn
- June 02, 2014, 07:49:50 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on June 01, 2014, 23:00:14 PMat least you have 2 boys to ask for a extra hand
.........
Yea, but they're NEVER around... except meal time 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 01, 2014, 23:00:14 PMQuoteI have 2 spacers, and I thought it was just me who had issues with doing it alone, at least you have 2 boys to ask for a extra hand and I know your lovely missus would like to help you out.......I need to train my fish to help me out.........there are 1/4" spacers between the windscreen brackets and the fork mount. That's not much fun trying to thread bolts through the bracket, then through a spacer, then into the threaded mount - all 4 of them - while trying to hold the windscreen with the other hand
I would ask PC but not sure if he is allowed across the border.........
Posted by moosewing3
- June 01, 2014, 22:41:37 PMWill probably give the adjustment you need with the proper mounts, definitely easier to get off and adjust but they are rather pricey if it doesn't give you what you need.
Posted by greenbarn
- June 01, 2014, 22:18:39 PMThanks for all of the input on this, I appreciate the feedback. Looks like I have a few options.
I had originally thought of just cutting down the top of the screen, as the cheapest/easiest. But it's already down as far as it will go on the mounts, and it's against the spots, and there is still a big gap between the headlight, so if I cut off say 3" and then moved it up a little to get it off the spot lights, I'd have an even bigger gap. One more thing I haven't mentioned- to make this fit on the mounts, there are 1/4" spacers between the windscreen brackets and the fork mount. That's not much fun trying to thread bolts through the bracket, then through a spacer, then into the threaded mount - all 4 of them - while trying to hold the windscreen with the other hand. So I'm kind of thinking about changing something to help this situation too.
That leaves me with either A) buying National Cycle fork mounts and use the windscreen I've got, or B) buy a new original-style windscreen w/ brackets and keep the existing mount. Is one of these options inherently better than the other?? Does either one have a quick mount or something making it easier on/off? I guess option B gets me brand new glass with no scratches. The current glass is in pretty good shape- some scratches on the top 3" but they might clean up or might get trimmed off if I kept it.