Old Honda windscreen

[mrprez]

I just replaced my badly scratched Honda OEM windscreen with a factory 2nd Clearview (I can only see one defect and it isn't anywhere near the field of view).  I can now see the road ahead of me!  Is there anything that can be done with the OEM?  I'd hate to trash it only to find out that they make great (fill in the blank here).  Otherwise, I'll just trash it.

[Mike in AR]

Saw a V-Star the other day that had these big, over-sized, wind deflectors. The guy used his old wind shield to fabricate them. Sounds crazy, but they looked pretty neat. He said they worked really good, but I'm guessing that they would create a lot of resistance, especially for some of the riders on here. They would make it hard to hit those triple digits. lol

[sugerbear]

maybe to make lowers?

[Mike in AR]

Sugarbear, you are right. I forgot to mention that they were lowers.

[gordorad]

I"m in the same boat.  I listed mine on CL and had some inquires.......Mostly from people not into reading......I clearly stated OEM Shield for Valkyrie.  Questions ranged from was it full size or short, (don't exist).....did it have blue on the bottom half, would it fit a XXX motorcycle, etc.  One guy told me that the Valkyrie Standard had many different options on shields as OEM.  That was new to me!!

I was asking $45.00.  Not much.  Guess I will keep it just in case my new Clearview, (which was a second as well) somethings happens to it.

[Blues]

Gordorad, it looks like the windscreen on your bike doesn't have the recurved top that the OEM does.  Am I seeing things or is that the case?  If so, have you noticed a difference in wind protection?  I currently have a Memphis Shades but need to replace it due to scratching, but I have never been happy with the protection... lots of buffeting and I can't seem to adjust it in order to dial it in.  I'm bouncing around a batwing fairing or an OEM windscreen... just can't decide.

[Hef]

I am in no way an expert at winshield care, however, I have ridden most of my life, owned lots of bikes and read a lot of info about bikes and bike products. The number one cause for scratches on a windshield is due to how it is cleaned. I learned of a trick which has worked flawlessly for me for many years. I use nothing but Pledge dusting spray with a soft cloth (usually an old t-shirt). The pledge leaves no film. It's easy to use and does an excellent job of cleaning. If used immediately on a new windshield it makes bug removal thereafter effortless. If you don't use it, try it and I think you will see what I mean.

[gordorad]

Gordorad, it looks like the windscreen on your bike doesn't have the recurved top that the OEM does.  Am I seeing things or is that the case?  If so, have you noticed a difference in wind protection?  I currently have a Memphis Shades but need to replace it due to scratching, but I have never been happy with the protection... lots of buffeting and I can't seem to adjust it in order to dial it in.  I'm bouncing around a batwing fairing or an OEM windscreen... just can't decide.

Not sure what you mean by the "recurved top".....by that do you mean is it sloped like the OEM?  Yes, most definitively.  I purchased one of the Clearview Shades.  Much more durable than the OEM.  It seems almost like glass compared with the OEM.  The angle is just about perfect for me.....If sitting correctly, I can see a couple inches over the top, and the wind angles just over my head.  I believe I got +2 from standard size.

[Jess Tolbirt]

Gordorad, it looks like the windscreen on your bike doesn't have the recurved top that the OEM does.  Am I seeing things or is that the case?  If so, have you noticed a difference in wind protection?  I currently have a Memphis Shades but need to replace it due to scratching, but I have never been happy with the protection... lots of buffeting and I can't seem to adjust it in order to dial it in.  I'm bouncing around a batwing fairing or an OEM windscreen... just can't decide.

the buffeting comes from under the tank area, you will always have it until you put on some fork wind deflectors,,the buffeting will be gone then but it is so hot to ride you will buy a harley,,,

[mrprez]

I am in no way an expert at winshield care, however, I have ridden most of my life, owned lots of bikes and read a lot of info about bikes and bike products. The number one cause for scratches on a windshield is due to how it is cleaned. I learned of a trick which has worked flawlessly for me for many years. I use nothing but Pledge dusting spray with a soft cloth (usually an old t-shirt). The pledge leaves no film. It's easy to use and does an excellent job of cleaning. If used immediately on a new windshield it makes bug removal thereafter effortless. If you don't use it, try it and I think you will see what I mean.

You are right, but mine came that way.  Changing out to the Clearview really made a huge difference.  I also like the vent in the screen.  It is hot here and unless you just don't ride, you need all the ventilation you can get.

I also bought the cleaning products that Clearview sells along with the screen.

[sugerbear]

I am in no way an expert at winshield care, however, I have ridden most of my life, owned lots of bikes and read a lot of info about bikes and bike products. The number one cause for scratches on a windshield is due to how it is cleaned. I learned of a trick which has worked flawlessly for me for many years. I use nothing but Pledge dusting spray with a soft cloth (usually an old t-shirt). The pledge leaves no film. It's easy to use and does an excellent job of cleaning. If used immediately on a new windshield it makes bug removal thereafter effortless. If you don't use it, try it and I think you will see what I mean.

tried it last fall, and, your right. i like it a lot.

[Blues]

the buffeting comes from under the tank area, you will always have it until you put on some fork wind deflectors,,the buffeting will be gone then but it is so hot to ride you will buy a harley,,,
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That's another thing... it looks like the OEM comes down lower than my Memphis Shades since it wraps completely around the headlight.  That looks like that would help some as well.

When I said it was recurved, it looks like the OEM angles back at a constant slope, then straightens up some before the top edge, creating a concavity which faces the wind and should deflect the air over the head better.  Or like I said, maybe I'm just seeing things.  Didn't mean to hijack your thread Mrprez.  This is just something I've been mulling over.  Still can't decide if I want an OEM screen or a 'batwing' style with a shorter screen.

[mrprez]

The OEM shield does have a bit of recurve to it.  Not sure if that was added for strength or to deflect wind.

[Hook#3287]

I am in no way an expert at winshield care, however, I have ridden most of my life, owned lots of bikes and read a lot of info about bikes and bike products. The number one cause for scratches on a windshield is due to how it is cleaned. I learned of a trick which has worked flawlessly for me for many years. I use nothing but Pledge dusting spray with a soft cloth (usually an old t-shirt). The pledge leaves no film. It's easy to use and does an excellent job of cleaning. If used immediately on a new windshield it makes bug removal thereafter effortless. If you don't use it, try it and I think you will see what I mean.

I've used nothing but Lemon Pledge on everything, screen, tank, bags, fenders, chrome, bakers.  Everything but the rims and tires.  I got 11 years and 105K out of the original OEM screen before I figured it was time to replace it.  Didn't really need to, just figured it was time.  Bought another OEM, cause I could.  One bike has an aftermarket (Clearview, I think) and it is heavier.  Don't know if that's good or bad.  Pledge is the best, good and cheap.  Spray it on, wipe it in, buff it out with clean cloth.

[BIG--T]

I am in no way an expert at winshield care, however, I have ridden most of my life, owned lots of bikes and read a lot of info about bikes and bike products. The number one cause for scratches on a windshield is due to how it is cleaned. I learned of a trick which has worked flawlessly for me for many years. I use nothing but Pledge dusting spray with a soft cloth (usually an old t-shirt). The pledge leaves no film. It's easy to use and does an excellent job of cleaning. If used immediately on a new windshield it makes bug removal thereafter effortless. If you don't use it, try it and I think you will see what I mean.

I've used nothing but Lemon Pledge on everything, screen, tank, bags, fenders, chrome, bakers.  Everything but the rims and tires.  I got 11 years and 105K out of the original OEM screen before I figured it was time to replace it.  Didn't really need to, just figured it was time.  Bought another OEM, cause I could.  One bike has an aftermarket (Clearview, I think) and it is heavier.  Don't know if that's good or bad.  Pledge is the best, good and cheap.  Spray it on, wipe it in, buff it out with clean cloth.

Just curious,  do you blast it with a hose pipe first to be sure to knock any grit off before using the Pledge? Also will it work on a face shield? I  ran into a hard down pour yesterday and wished I'd put something on it so the drops would roll off.

[mrprez]

Clearview recommends that you soak a towel and lay over the screen to allow everything to soften up some.  I always used a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water to soften up the bug guts and then a wet towel soak.  It kept my Goldwing screen looking pretty good.  I've never tried the pledge trick though.

[BIG--T]

Clearview recommends that you soak a towel and lay over the screen to allow everything to soften up some.  I always used a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water to soften up the bug guts and then a wet towel soak.  It kept my Goldwing screen looking pretty good.  I've never tried the pledge trick though.

Yes that is the way I clean the windshield w/o washing the bike. When traveling I will use a hot motel towel letting it sit a bit then wiping clear. 

[Hef]

Big T, if you use the pledge from the beginning you will never have a problem getting the bugs or grit off. No need to soak or use any other chemicals. I am telling you it is the best and it works.

[BIG--T]

Big T, if you use the pledge from the beginning you will never have a problem getting the bugs or grit off. No need to soak or use any other chemicals. I am telling you it is the best and it works.

Thanks Hef I'll give it a try. I tried it one time with grocery store brand "pledge" and it didn't work too good. I get name brand this time! 

[Jess Tolbirt]

use lemon pledge, that way when the bugs smash the shield they will smell pretty,,,i have used it for years on the whole bike...

[BIG--T]

use lemon pledge, that way when the bugs smash the shield they will smell pretty,,,i have used it for years on the whole bike...

Yes I've heard ppl use it on the whole bike. I just found that I used  Behold lemon- that could be the reason it didn't do too hot!  Yeah I like my bugs smelling good!   

[Jess Tolbirt]

NO NO NO!!!! behold is for Harleys!!!!

[BIG--T]

NO NO NO!!!! behold is for Harleys!!!!

Well no wonder it didn't work! lol   

Does it work on a face shield too?

[Jess Tolbirt]

behold wont but pledge will...