|
ragincajun
|
 |
« on: November 30, 2012, 07:58:49 AM » |
|
Any thoughts to rule of thumb for the height of your windshield for optimized placement?
Also, I remember reading years ago for an easy headlight placement, based on where the light hit on your garage door/wall. Anyone know that "trick" or something similar to ensure optimal leveling of the headlight?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
VRCC Member #34758  |
|
|
|
olddog1946
|
|
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2012, 08:14:30 AM » |
|
I prefer the windshield top to be at eye level when riding. You can't see squat through a screen at night in the rain and need to be able to see over it. So mine is set so I have to stretch up just a smidge to see over it.
I take my bike out onto the street when dark to adjust it for the best illumination then use the house wall or garage (if I had one) to adjust my running lights to ensure they are lower than the headlight.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
VRCC # 32473
US AIR FORCE E7, Retired 1965-1988
01 Valk Std.
02 BMW k1200LTE
65 Chevelle coupe, 1986 Mazda RX-7 with 350/5spd, 1983 Mazda RX-7 with FOMOCO 302/AOD project, 95 Mustang GT Convertible 5.0, 5 spd
Moses Lake, Wa. 509-760-6382 if you need help
|
|
|
|
Sigrún
|
|
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2012, 08:42:20 AM » |
|
Personally I prefer mine so that I can see about 2" above the windshield. Especially now that I have Laminar Lip in stalled on it
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
IBA #54465
|
|
|
Gryphon Rider
Member
Posts: 5227
2000 Tourer
Calgary, Alberta
|
|
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2012, 09:02:04 AM » |
|
I agree with the top of the windshield being about 2" below my eyes. When you're sitting on your bike, holding it upright, have someone measure the distance from the floor to the centre of the headlight. The low beam cutoff line on your wall should be slightly below this level.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Dorkman
|
|
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2012, 11:16:49 AM » |
|
Nose height so you can just see over it.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Jess from VA
|
|
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2012, 11:30:40 AM » |
|
Rule of thumb has always been tip of the nose.... sitting comfortably, not slouched and not at attention either. About the same as 2" under the eyes, unless you're a neanderthal. You always look just over the top but can see way over in bad conditions when necessary, and can get down behind it too. If you wear a full face all the time, you can go low as you want, except buffeting.
See the manual for aiming headlight, and get a new bulb first if yours is ancient.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Valkorado
Member
Posts: 10503
VRCC DS 0242
Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
|
|
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2012, 11:38:35 AM » |
|
At 6'2" with most of that in my waist (short legs), I found the stock shield produced a stream that hit me right about mid forehead. I replaced that with a Clearview, adding an extra inch on top and on each side. For me it works great, no ducking in showers and less buffeting all around.
By the way, I am going to sell my stock shield. Some minor swirls, etc. but no deep scratches or gouges. If anyone is interested, shoot me an email.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
|
|
Former BMW Guy
Member
Posts: 523
Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.
Apple Valley, MN
|
|
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2012, 11:47:40 AM » |
|
Personally I prefer mine so that I can see about 2" above the windshield. Especially now that I have Laminar Lip in stalled on it
How do you like the Laminar lip??? JP |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Motorcycling is not, of itself, inherently dangerous.
It is however, extremely unforgiving of: inattention, ignorance, incompetence or stupidity.
|
|
|
|
Sigrún
|
|
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2012, 12:13:45 PM » |
|
How do you like the Laminar lip???
JP
I do like it, it is definitely making a difference in the buffeting, although not removing it entirely. But hen again, I probably should have gone for the wider option in stead of the narrow one that I have now ( 18" I think ). All in all well worth the money |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
IBA #54465
|
|
|
|
dreamchaser
|
|
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2012, 01:48:15 PM » |
|
Sigrun: What kind of shield & which model Lip? I have a fats and after an hr & 1/2 reading on the Laminar Lip I think I want one.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Sigrún
|
|
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2012, 04:45:02 PM » |
|
Sigrun: What kind of shield & which model Lip? I have a fats and after an hr & 1/2 reading on the Laminar Lip I think I want one.
DC: the Lip is universal 17" and a half ( not exactly 18" as I said earlier, sorry ) http://www.laminarlip.com/cruisers.phpProblem with the shield is that I don't really know what it is. I think it is a Hondaline but don't know for sure. it's tilted back with additional braces for a couple of degrees for a better visibility over it and of course I do not seem to have a very good pic of it at hand right now. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
IBA #54465
|
|
|
|
dreamchaser
|
|
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2012, 06:14:13 PM » |
|
Sigrun: What kind of shield & which model Lip? I have a fats and after an hr & 1/2 reading on the Laminar Lip I think I want one.
DC: the Lip is universal 17" and a half ( not exactly 18" as I said earlier, sorry ) http://www.laminarlip.com/cruisers.phpProblem with the shield is that I don't really know what it is. I think it is a Hondaline but don't know for sure. it's tilted back with additional braces for a couple of degrees for a better visibility over it and of course I do not seem to have a very good pic of it at hand right now. I emailed and asked about m/fats & was told use Suzuki Blvd 90, but I like the 17 1/2" Univ. better. Looks like what was on my BMW K1OORT. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
CASABROKER
|
|
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2012, 07:20:56 PM » |
|
+ 1. 2" inches min below eye level. You do not want to look through the windshield.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
salty1
Member
Posts: 2359
"Flyka"
Spokane, WA or Tucson, AZ
|
|
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2012, 02:20:44 PM » |
|
+ 1. 2" inches min below eye level. You do not want to look through the windshield.
Ditto  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
My rides: 1998 GL1500C, 2000 GL 1500CF,2006 GL 1800 3A   |
|
|
Tundra
Member
Posts: 3882
2014 Valkyrie 1800
Seminole, Florida
|
|
« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2012, 03:15:26 AM » |
|
Pull a string straight and level from the tip of your nose and mark it. For me it was 17" measured from the top of the headlight cutout.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
If you can't be a good example: be a WARNING!!
|
|
|
|
