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« on: April 08, 2010, 01:57:42 PM » |
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I am looking to get small windshield for my standard Valkyrie.
Don't like the look of full size windshield, but trying to get some wind of my chest.
Any sugestions guys?
Thanks
David
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Jack
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« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2010, 02:04:36 PM » |
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There are several smaller shields available but, remember, less shield equals more buffeting. You would do as well going without.
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« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2010, 02:50:12 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2010, 02:57:53 PM » |
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I ran a Memphis Shades "Alley Cat" for 30,000 miles or so. Raked it back to match the angle of the forks which helped quiet the buffeting. A full face helmet also helps. This year I am back to the "Tourer Look" with large shield & bags.
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« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2010, 03:04:47 PM » |
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I take mine off when it gets warm....I love the wind and the taste of bugs   |
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« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2010, 03:38:03 PM » |
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I ride 90% without a windshield, but at looong rides I use National Cycle Windshield The SwitchBlade system allowed me to easily install, switch, or remove the windshield in less than 10 seconds. This windshield do not fit the Valkyrie without modifications. I had to drill four new holes for the mounting hardware. I also had to bend the hardware to make it wide enough   |
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« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2010, 04:28:22 PM » |
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Not sure what the measurments are but theres a site on ebay that has different sizes for HD fairings. I have one on my batwing that I had to trim to fit custom. Its smoke colored lexan. If I had the oem shield measurments I could see if its the same size as the HD one. Its only $35 or less. They have them up to 12".
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« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2010, 04:54:55 PM » |
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I take mine off when it gets warm....I love the wind and the taste of bugs The yellow bugs tastes best  |
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« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2010, 05:46:59 PM » |
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Dag,
your windshield looks perfect.
Does it work though. Does it help at all with wind?
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« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2010, 11:17:43 PM » |
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Good wind protection. This is all you need to avoid the wind pressure on your chest.
At high speed the wind will go over my helmet as well.
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« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2010, 03:43:10 AM » |
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15" Memphis Shades Slim, angled back. No buffeting, enough protection. Looks less dorky than most shields.
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« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2010, 07:48:15 AM » |
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Thanks guys
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