where do I find Windshield

[jackt]

What does everyone use or buy for windshield for standard?
I'm not able to find anyone that sells complete with brackets for 97 Bumblebee.

Thanks
Jack

[Rams]

What does everyone use or buy for windshield for standard?
I'm not able to find anyone that sells complete with brackets for 97 Bumblebee.

Thanks
Jack

I recently had the same issue, found what I needed by advertising my need in the Classified Section of this forum.   But, not all members go there so, it might take a while.   There were two members that replied to my request.   I believe the one in FL still has the needed hardware.

Rams

[hubcapsc]

I like the OEM stuff that RAMS is talking about, with a Clearview
windshield. Other people like some of the still available aftermarket
ones more than OEM... I think the National Cycle Switchblade
is pretty nice... I think 98valk has a particular favorite...

-Mike

[cookiedough]

Yah, the national cycle switchblade with quick release mounts is nice and bulletproof (literally), but be prepared it is tall in height if you do not like to see thru the shield, unless 7 feet tall,  you will have to cut it down some to be able to see OVER it.

[98valk]

I had an OEM. now use a Rifle windshield. much better in all ways.

https://rifle.com/Motorcycle-Windshields-Motorcycle-Fairings-Motorcycle-Parts-Accessories-for-2000-Honda-GL1500CT-Valkyrie-Tourer/B2371.aspx


RIFLE was started over 20 years ago by five ex-management employees of Vetter Fairing Company. We have the most extensive experience in motorcycle fairing and windshield design and production in the industry. Our experience includes award-winning high mileage motorcycles as well as land speed record attempts. These days we direct most of our energies in developing great products and sharing them with you.

[scooperhsd]

Yah, the national cycle switchblade with quick release mounts is nice and bulletproof (literally), but be prepared it is tall in height if you do not like to see thru the shield, unless 7 feet tall,  you will have to cut it down some to be able to see OVER it.

There are a couple shorter versions of the Switchblade that take the same hardware. I've been wanting to get one of them my self for the same height reason to replace my Switchblade.

[cookiedough]

Yah, the national cycle switchblade with quick release mounts is nice and bulletproof (literally), but be prepared it is tall in height if you do not like to see thru the shield, unless 7 feet tall,  you will have to cut it down some to be able to see OVER it.

There are a couple shorter versions of the Switchblade that take the same hardware. I've been wanting to get one of them my self for the same height reason to replace my Switchblade.

yah, get the shorter version for sure.  Although,  I was glad I had the tall national cycle switchblade this spring when first time EVER on a cycle hit a huge red winged blackbird doing 65 mph on the upper middle of the shield dead center very hard.  On a shorter shield, it would have hit near the top of the shield and a shorter shield bird would have hit it with my chest/neck/helmet which would not have been fun.  So funny,  was dead instantly but not a scratch on the shield but almost landed in my kids fjr1300 riding behind me but drifted off onto the shoulder of the road as he was following me.

[Rams]

I had an OEM. now use a Rifle windshield. much better in all ways.

https://rifle.com/Motorcycle-Windshields-Motorcycle-Fairings-Motorcycle-Parts-Accessories-for-2000-Honda-GL1500CT-Valkyrie-Tourer/B2371.aspx


RIFLE was started over 20 years ago by five ex-management employees of Vetter Fairing Company. We have the most extensive experience in motorcycle fairing and windshield design and production in the industry. Our experience includes award-winning high mileage motorcycles as well as land speed record attempts. These days we direct most of our energies in developing great products and sharing them with you.

Please enlighten those of us who have never ridden a Valkyrie with a Rifle Windshield.    How was it "much better" in All Ways?

I've owned and ridden my own Valkyrie with a Memphis Shades shield, an OEM Honda Tourer windshield and a Clearview with vent.    Didn't like the Memphis Shades, loved the OEM Tourer Shield and although the Clearview was a good shield, thought it was overpriced and the vent was a waste of money. 

[hubcapsc]

... loved the OEM Tourer Shield and although the Clearview was a good shield, thought it was
overpriced and the vent was a waste of money. 

When I first got my bike,  you could still buy an OEM windshield. My Tourer was nine
or ten years old when I got it, and it's windshield was shot. I got a new OEM windshield.
I thought it was floppy and stuff was distorted when you looked through it. So I got a new
shorter stouter Clearview and it is still on there 70,000 miles later...

-Mike "don't know nothin' 'bout no vents..."

[98valk]

I had an OEM. now use a Rifle windshield. much better in all ways.

https://rifle.com/Motorcycle-Windshields-Motorcycle-Fairings-Motorcycle-Parts-Accessories-for-2000-Honda-GL1500CT-Valkyrie-Tourer/B2371.aspx


RIFLE was started over 20 years ago by five ex-management employees of Vetter Fairing Company. We have the most extensive experience in motorcycle fairing and windshield design and production in the industry. Our experience includes award-winning high mileage motorcycles as well as land speed record attempts. These days we direct most of our energies in developing great products and sharing them with you.

Please enlighten those of us who have never ridden a Valkyrie with a Rifle Windshield.    How was it "much better" in All Ways?

I've owned and ridden my own Valkyrie with a Memphis Shades shield, an OEM Honda Tourer windshield and a Clearview with vent.    Didn't like the Memphis Shades, loved the OEM Tourer Shield and although the Clearview was a good shield, thought it was overpriced and the vent was a waste of money.  

more aerodynamic, so quieter, larger still air pocket, better mpg and zero turbulence. Also I have almost none of the back draft from the exhaust, whereas after riding my jacket had exhaust smell on it when I was using the OEM. the better aero of the Rifle make for a smoother airflow along the length of the motorcycle.
I have the standard height but widest width they offer without the turn signal cutouts, so much better wind protection esp during colder winter weather when it is installed. above 50F I don't use it.
A search should also bring up other owners who praise it. it was a post yrs ago of how I found out about them.

I tend to remember the oem I had, had a slight flip/curve near the top part of the shield. The Rifle is straight. It curves from the middle to the sides.

"Windshields with this design sometimes use the term "flip", "flare", "recurve", "wave", "contour" or trade names like "Wind Splitter". Many come from China. A windshield with a flip may be just be a marketing decision, saying to the customer "buy ours because it is different"; "ours is different that's why we charge more".

We have found that a "flip" style windshield can push up the air higher over the top, but with an very unacceptable trade-off, more turbulence and buffeting. Adding this to to all the other negatives, including our reading of the many negative customer reviews of incorrectly sized windshields (too short) with flips and flares, building a "dirty" windshield is not the way to go. Some flips are so radical, that they end up being 90 degrees or more to the ground. No way these work and for sure they will reduce gas mileage.
To independently confirm our conclusions, just check out the latest touring bike options from the OEMS, like the new Honda Gold Wing, or the new Yamaha Star Venture, etc. These new bikes have unquestionably been tested for tens of thousands of miles, many computer simulations and time in wind tunnels. These were built for long-distance comfort. If a flip or flare had any significant benefit you would see them offered. You may see them on smaller bikes with little windshields, but for sure they are styling decisions only, designed to convince new buyers the little windshield will perform like a larger windshield (it won't)."
https://rifle.com/Motorcycle-Windshield-Selection-Guide.aspx

[Fazer]

Iv'e got one of the "recurve" shields on my Woody's fairing that is two inches less than my normal shield and I love it.  I don't notice any more turbulence than with the regular shield.  I get wind from underneath on each side that is no problem in warm weather, but I would like to block it when the temps drop.  Set of those fork mounted deflectors would be the ticket.  With baker airwings and fairing would look like lots of protection.

[Sm0ke]

I've got a windshield for a 97 standard I'd sell or trade.

[turtle254]

I've got a windshield for a 97 standard I'd sell or trade.

With hardware ?