Handlebar Windshield?

[BIG--T]

Does anyone have a clamp on handlebar windshield on their standard? I'm looking at a 19"x17" and  20"x36".  I was wondering about buffeting and the way it shows the mount does the shield shake?

Thanks in advance. 

[BIG--T]

Does anyone have a clamp on handlebar windshield on their standard? I'm looking at a 19"x17" and  20"x36".  I was wondering about buffeting and the way it shows the mount does the shield shake?

Thanks in advance. 

ANYBODY?? 

[Valkpilot]

In my experience, they don't work, but I've never had one on a Valk.

[Paxton]

I had a beautiful expensive one attached to the handlebar but I could not see the gauges.    With the shield between you and the gauges, 
indirect lighting, reflection from the Sun, etc made it dangerous to use.
So I sold it. 

[BIG--T]

I had a beautiful expensive one attached to the handlebar but I could not see the gauges.    With the shield between you and the gauges, 
indirect lighting, reflection from the Sun, etc made it dangerous to use.
So I sold it. 

I was wondering about the clearance between the gauges and windshield. They claim it fits a Magna  and other Hondas. Thanks for the tip about the sun, I never would have thought about it!

[al v]

If you are going for the sporty look of one of the smaller handlebar mounted windshields, my experience is that you are probably going to still have buffeting.

I started out with a small cruiser handlebar mounted windshield on my Magna and quickly replaced with a larger windshield mounted to forks. Tried several windshields on that bike and found that bigger was always better when it comes to reducing buffeting. Also, having the windshield at about a 45 degree angle seemed to be about the optimal angle for the smoothest air flow over the windshield. Also found that the air coming from under the windshield is a large contributor. In the end, I was getting great results (no buffeting) with the largest windshield made by Rifle, some fork mounted lowers, and adding extensions to the lower brackets to lean the windshield further back.

On the Valkyrie, Honda did a pretty good job of getting it right with the tourer windshield. Add some Baker air wings and there is almost no buffeting in clean air at highway speeds. The windshield already has a good angle. I've tried leaning the windshield back further and didn't notice any additional improvement.

[BIG--T]

If you are going for the sporty look of one of the smaller handlebar mounted windshields, my experience is that you are probably going to still have buffeting.

I started out with a small cruiser handlebar mounted windshield on my Magna and quickly replaced with a larger windshield mounted to forks. Tried several windshields on that bike and found that bigger was always better when it comes to reducing buffeting. Also, having the windshield at about a 45 degree angle seemed to be about the optimal angle for the smoothest air flow over the windshield. Also found that the air coming from under the windshield is a large contributor. In the end, I was getting great results (no buffeting) with the largest windshield made by Rifle, some fork mounted lowers, and adding extensions to the lower brackets to lean the windshield further back.

On the Valkyrie, Honda did a pretty good job of getting it right with the tourer windshield. Add some Baker air wings and there is almost no buffeting in clean air at highway speeds. The windshield already has a good angle. I've tried leaning the windshield back further and didn't notice any additional improvement.

Yeah I got a fork mounted 21" Memphis Shades. I personally don't like the straight up and down look. It does the job however I do get some buffeting at high speeds. Yes I love the Hondaline OEM with the contour and angled back. The thing I do like about my MS is I can remove it in a few seconds and not sure if I can do that with the HL. Now my VTX has a Hondaline, just like a tourer but mounts to my forks so all I have to do is remove 2 bolts and she's off. I don't think I could do the same if I bought the OEM for the Valk.    I'll check out Rifle. Thanks 

[texaninsouthfl]

I have a Slipstreamer Spitfire windshield on my Valkyrie. I've forgotten the exact dimensions but it's about 16" high. I wanted reasonable protection from the wind blast, bugs and rain but don't care for riding behind a transparent barn door. This inexpensive screen works pretty well... took about 10 minutes to install and meets my needs. There is little turbulent buffeting and the only real downside is that since it's a generic piece, there is a sizable gap between the top of the headlight and bottom of the screen so you do get some wind there... not actually a bad thing in summer time. The way I have it mounted, it does not go in front of the gauges. It's very sturdy and was even steady at well into triple digit speeds.

Here's a pic:

[BIG--T]

I have a Slipstreamer Spitfire windshield on my Valkyrie. I've forgotten the exact dimensions but it's about 16" high. I wanted reasonable protection from the wind blast, bugs and rain but don't care for riding behind a transparent barn door. This inexpensive screen works pretty well... took about 10 minutes to install and meets my needs. There is little turbulent buffeting and the only real downside is that since it's a generic piece, there is a sizable gap between the top of the headlight and bottom of the screen so you do get some wind there... not actually a bad thing in summer time. The way I have it mounted, it does not go in front of the gauges. It's very sturdy and was even steady at well into triple digit speeds.

Here's a pic:

Thanks Tex- the Slipstreamer was exactly what i was looking at!  One was 19"X17" and a 20"x36"that is shaped like a clear batwing fairing. By the pics it looks like to temporary remove it just loosen the set screws?

To me it looks a lot better without one, but don't like bugs or rain either!  

BTW, Do you have any problem with sun reflection and are you looking through it to see your gauges or is it past them?

[texaninsouthfl]

Yes, it takes just a few minutes to remove and put back on. The mounting system gives you a little flexibility of height and rake. I have different risers and bars on my bike so I have the shield as far forward as it will go, and raked back. The top of the shield is about two inches below eye level for me. (I'm 5'8").

[BIG--T]

Yes, it takes just a few minutes to remove and put back on. The mounting system gives you a little flexibility of height and rake. I have different risers and bars on my bike so I have the shield as far forward as it will go, and raked back. The top of the shield is about two inches below eye level for me. (I'm 5'8").

Uh oh, I have the stock risers and am 6'3"....soooo it might be way to low for me.    

It should still work and divert some air- and I could tuck behind it in a hard rain. 

Your bike looks good with it.