Windshield

[gaurocoen]

Hi guys, although I don't post often I am on the bored all the time.  I could use some advice from you lads before I spend a lot of time and effort going in all sorts of wrong directions.  I ride a black (fast) standard with the honda windshield.  Since moving down to FL three years ago there seems to be a thin film of something that had developed all over the shield. It's getting tough to see through it especialy at night.  I thought I would try that kit they use to take the haze off the car headlight lenses down here or some kind of finishing compound used in body shope and see if I can buff the haze off...........Anyone down here in florida know what I am talking about?  Any advice would be outstanding.

Thanks for your ears and eyes.

Best

Gauro

[Garland]

The Hondaline windshield has a coating on it, and I don't think you will have any luck polishing the haze out.  You can order a new shield from HDL for about $250, and I think they still are running a 10% off with BIKEWEEK coupon. Or order a Clearview shield for a bit less.

[3fan4life]

I'm not sure what will fix it, if anything will.

If you're close to St. Augustine check these guys out:   http://www.bikescreen.com/


They really know their stuff. They custom made a windshield for my 83 Goldwing a few years ago.



I remember the guy telling me that they used a high quality Marine Grade Lexan because it was much more resistant to the elelments.

[kickstand]

I used Nu Finish car polish cleared mine up

[Big IV]

I fought my filmy stock shield for a while. I finally bought a clearview and wish I had done it earlier. If all else fails I suggest finding a Clearview. It is the closest to Stock that I have found.
Good luck.Unless you look close no one would notice that I've switched to the Clearview. I like that. Keeps my stocker look for a little while longer.

[longrider]

You may have to replace the shield.  However before you do give this a try. Be careful what you use on it.  The lexan is not meant to be polished but I have found that Mirrorglaze 17  can be used without damage.  do not use the HD polish as it will ruin your window (don't ask how I know) as it is for acrylic.

Warren
5054


here is a link.  You can most likely get it at any auto store
http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/browse.cfm/4,13824.htm

[Zorba]

If you can afford it buy a "Clear View " shield they aren't expensive per sey and look good!
I would not buy a "Memphis " again !
I once got a bad oxidized Shield" 90% better with the plastic polish made by "KIT" (yellow bottle) the "Plastx polish was worthless", also "Plexus" polish is good and made for fish tanks!
But there is a "Coating" on the Honda shield , mine is starting to peal of on the edge, dang it!
Good luck
Oh the Car Head light kit worked great on my PU truck but can't use it on the bike because it uses "light Sand paper" and an emery type cloth with polish, the one you put on your drill!

[gaurocoen]

Thanks for all the help guys,  this site is an unbelievable source of information. If there is anything I can do in return just track me down on my email.

Best

Gauro

[Grandude]

The Hondaline is Lexan polycarbonate with a coating which can't be polished or buffed and mine has also gotten cloudy so I'll be replacing it with a Clearview acrylic windshield.

Even though Lexan is somewhat safer than acrylic because it is practically shatter-proof, it's just a matter of time before it gets cloudy or scratched.

The Clearview has some features that I like. It uses the Hondaline mounting hardware, it can be bufffed or polished, it comes in different widths and heights, it supposedly has bettter optical clarity, you can get it in a gray tint, and you can use Rain-x on it.


No affiliation and so forth

[hogdawg77]

I bought a Clearview windshield.  Since i'm not much of a windshield guy, I had them make a shorty version (5 inches above fairing.  It took just a little while to get it made but it came out very nicely. Great fit and EXACTLY like the pattten that I sent them.  I can strongly recomend this company.

[blackcat]

I orders a clearview GT3 Monday now i get to wait 3 to 5 weeks, im exited

i bought a hondaline tourer windshield mount back in march it had a shield that was cut down to 19" tall, didnt care about the shield as i wanted the mounts only, when i got it  i thought i would put up with the shield for a while, BUT after catching a few large bugs to the forehead, i have had enuff  the GT3 is 25" tall

[Dodis]

I was told in a previous thread that WD-40 will take the coating off, then you should be able to polish the WS to improve it somewhat until you get your replacement.  That is on my list, but I have to get some house fixes done first...


Found it... http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,3236.0.html

Mike

[petevenne]

I installed a F4 http://www.f4customs.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=22&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 tall windshieild on my 99 IS over the winter..Great wind shield But....If you wear polarized glasses, you will see a distorted rainbow hazing, only if the sun is behind you.. Like using windex to get the bugs off and not have to worry.. Not a scratch yet.. Sure wish it had a vent in it..

Thanks, Pete

[hubcapsc]

Cut your crummy old windshield down about three or four inches and you will not need to be able
to see through it. Then the haze will merely be a cosmetic flaw, and you'll get the chance to
see how you like a shorter shield before you buy a new one...

Here's my bike with my new 14 inch Clearview on it... I rode it for a day this way, not a
problem. Plus I can see GREAT on a rainy day, instead of peering over the top of an opaque
dirty wet tall windshield....

[Gangman036]

My 99 std came with a Memphis Fats 19" and I ordered a new "replacement" shield that better matched the paint scheme. I've used a cheap furniture polish "Endust" on it from day one. More than a year later.......it looks brand new. Rain beads off and the polish when left on for a minute or two, seems to eat the deceased insects during cleaning. I'm not making a recommendation........just telling you what has worked for me.