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Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 10, 2014, 09:49:31 AM

[ot]  I will just let this slide because you did not read about the mods to the seat.

I am not shrinking my clothing is getting too snug.........[/ot]

Posted by pcarrell
 - June 10, 2014, 09:34:25 AM

[ot]

Quote from: CDNRatMan on June 10, 2014, 07:30:37 AM

Ok now to steer this back on the subject matter,

I noticed since I had my seat redone that my windscreen is about a good 2" higher then I want it, so I have to make the adjustment on Friday before going on the Ride For Dad run.........

They say that as you age, you actually lose height.

YOU'RE SHRINKING!!!!!!![/ot]

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 10, 2014, 07:30:37 AM

  Ok now to steer this back on the subject matter,

I noticed since I had my seat redone that my windscreen is about a good 2" higher then I want it, so I have to make the adjustment on Friday before going on the Ride For Dad run.........

Posted by greenbarn
 - June 09, 2014, 21:41:23 PM

[ot]

Quote from: CDNRatMan on June 09, 2014, 08:04:52 AM

Now see GB, letting people know about your vices now you have people doing dangerous things like riding with their head in the gap. Next they will be riding and smoking at the same time and talking on the phone, with no helmets on......

And texting .... don't forget texting...  while putting on makeup, and reading the paper.   [/ot]

Draconarmy, I noticed the same thing (but I actually just put my hand down there) not much wind at all.  Actually, I don't know, but I think it might somehow reduce the turbulence , not sure.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 09, 2014, 08:04:52 AM

[ot]  Now see GB, letting people know about your vices now you have people doing dangerous things like riding with their head in the gap. Next they will be riding and smoking at the same time and talking on the phone, with no helmets on......[/ot]

Posted by draconarmy
 - June 09, 2014, 05:08:22 AM

so this thread got me thinking the other day and while i was riding on a less populated stretch i stuck my face down near the gap between my ws and the headlight.  even at 40mph i felt little to no wind getting through.  so unless you just dont like the look inho dont "mind the gap"  sorry for that pun.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 08, 2014, 23:41:48 PM

[ot]    :o  wow you sure live on the edge......only thing you missed on your vices list were gambling and drinking.....[/ot]

Posted by greenbarn
 - June 08, 2014, 22:53:00 PM

[ot]Not very often, and not very far.....   I also occasionally take short drives in the truck without a seatbelt, eat too much meat and desserts, and have a (very) infrequent cigar...   Nobody's perfect[/ot]

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 08, 2014, 20:52:04 PM

[ot]  ok wait Troll, nothing wrong with the Hawaiian shirt thing,

GreenBarn you wear a ball hat while riding, you who is a father and a husband and have people depending on you and need you to provide for them...how reckless that is of you......[/ot]
Posted by greenbarn
 - June 08, 2014, 20:24:35 PM

[ot]LOL.   not so much....[/ot]

Posted by Troll
 - June 08, 2014, 19:05:58 PM

[ot]You wearing a Hawaiian shirt and shorts, and white tennies, too...just like the gold wing guys?[/ot]

Posted by greenbarn
 - June 08, 2014, 18:56:49 PM

No, just talking about a ball cap.  without a helmet.  I can actually wear a baseball cap, with the bill forward, like I see the dudes on Goldwings.

Disclaimer:  I only rarely do not wear a helmet. 

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 08, 2014, 17:55:17 PM
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I notices I can ride with a ball cap on, bill forward, and it doesn't blow off.  On the 800 no way

your helmet gets blown off with a visor?
Posted by greenbarn
 - June 08, 2014, 17:50:55 PM

Thanks for the info Goose and everyone else.   I have noticed a big difference in turbulence between the 800's shield and the 1500.  On the 1500, I notices I can ride with a ball cap on, bill forward, and it doesn't blow off.  On the 800 no way. lots of helmet turbulence.  Part of this may be height - the 1500 is way too high. But then I realized maybe that 3" gap above the headlight may be doing something to reduce turbulence in the head/face area??   Also, shield angle might be something too.  I believe I have the 800's tilted back as far as I can, in order to get it low enough to see over.  Does a more straight vertical shield angle produce less turbulence???

I see a lot of "how to's" on various windshield mfg and seller sites, for fitting your windshield to your personal size, but they always just talk about height - none of them that I could fine deal with angle.

Posted by Gooseberrie
 - June 06, 2014, 19:31:13 PM

This 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.

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