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    I just installed my new "National Cycle Plexistar 2" windshield and love it. The noise, wind and helmet buffeting is gone and I think I could probably go on a road trip and enjoy it now.

    **I guess we should just start making a new forum and get on with our lives.**
    Bill Murrin
    Nashville, TN
    1981 XS1100SH "Kick in the Ass"
    1981 XS650SH "Numb in the Ass"
    2005 DL1000 V-Strom "WOW"
    2005 FJR1300 Newest ride
    1993 ST1100 "For Sale $2,700" (Sold)
    2005 Ninja 250 For Sale $2,000 1100 miles

  • #2
    Plexstar 2

    Hey Bill-
    Glad you got it on. I knew you'd dig it.
    Liberty
    Old bikers never die, they're just out of sight!

    My recently re-built, hopped up '79 Special caught fire and burned everything from the top of the engine up: gas tank, wiring, seat, & melted my windshield all over the front of the bike. Just bought a 1980 Special that has been non oped for 9 years. My Skoot will rise from the ashes and be re named "The Phoenix!"
    I've been riding since 1959.

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    • #3
      And we're off and running. Just a bump in the road.

      Randy

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      • #4
        Windshield

        Glad to hear yours went on well. I just gave mine up. I could never get it adjusted quite right and kept getting a glare from my headlight. It made night riding interesting.

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        • #5
          I haven't tried riding at night yet -- only one quick trip on the interstate.

          ***It's great to have the old XS11.com back!***
          Bill Murrin
          Nashville, TN
          1981 XS1100SH "Kick in the Ass"
          1981 XS650SH "Numb in the Ass"
          2005 DL1000 V-Strom "WOW"
          2005 FJR1300 Newest ride
          1993 ST1100 "For Sale $2,700" (Sold)
          2005 Ninja 250 For Sale $2,000 1100 miles

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          • #6
            Windshield

            Hi Bill,
            I new you would like the plexi star.
            Just curious to know what position you found to mount it where you get the least wind buffeting about the helmet.
            I found that mounting it fairly high and only slightly raked back has been the best so far...(cept for wind over the guages).
            But in my quest for comfort I am interested to see what you found.
            '81 sh " Maime" The Nature of The Beast

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            • #7
              Has anyone tried the National Cycle Plexifairing (I think that is what it is called.) I saw a couple on Yamaha triples (XS-750’s I think). These bike look a lot like the XS11 and I thought one should fit my XS11. I was looking at prices on the internet and one site recommened the Plexistar 2 instead of the Plexifairing but didn’t give any details. I would rather have the Plexifairing, if it will fit, because it come down the forks a ways and keep the wind off your lower body.
              #1 ’79 XS11 Special
              #2 ’79 XS11 Special
              '97 V-Max
              '01 Dyna T-Sport

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              • #8
                Bill, I have the plexistar 2 on my 80SG and I like it too. Just put a Maier Stealth on my 79F and I don't like it as well as the Plexistar.

                Ralph Meeks
                Ralph Meeks
                79F
                80SG

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                • #9
                  Bob,

                  I think the Plexifairing should fit, but I was told by the vendor that it was not recommended. The only reason I can think of is that it would block some of the air from cooling the engine.
                  Bill Murrin
                  Nashville, TN
                  1981 XS1100SH "Kick in the Ass"
                  1981 XS650SH "Numb in the Ass"
                  2005 DL1000 V-Strom "WOW"
                  2005 FJR1300 Newest ride
                  1993 ST1100 "For Sale $2,700" (Sold)
                  2005 Ninja 250 For Sale $2,000 1100 miles

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                  • #10
                    night riding with Plexstar

                    Had a similar probem with mine. Bought a headlight visor, installed it in about 30 minits, problem gone and looks great with the windshield, too. When I get a chance I'll post some photo's.
                    Happy trails...
                    Liberty
                    Old bikers never die, they're just out of sight!

                    My recently re-built, hopped up '79 Special caught fire and burned everything from the top of the engine up: gas tank, wiring, seat, & melted my windshield all over the front of the bike. Just bought a 1980 Special that has been non oped for 9 years. My Skoot will rise from the ashes and be re named "The Phoenix!"
                    I've been riding since 1959.

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                    • #11
                      Anyone have an opinion or experiance with any of the other National Cycle shields. I am debateing between one of the deflectors or street shields. I won't be doing much long distance but would like to have something to get the air away from my chest & helmet a bit. Bug hit my face shield today while I was doing about 70 and I thought I got shot!
                      Underdog

                      1980 MNS "The Dark Side"
                      2000 Heritage "Snow White"

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                      • #12
                        other shields...

                        I have a National F-15 Tour shield on my XS850, looks great and it's tall enough to deflect the wind, yet low enough to see ahead above it. Check the site here, scroll down to the F-15 Tour: http://www.nationalcycle.com/catalog...rtShields.html
                        Carpe Diem!
                        1980 XS850G
                        1973 CT70

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