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So, had a few extra bucks and decided to throw some treats on the bike. First treat was the Slipstreamer SS-06 Spitfire windscreen. I broke one of the thumb-screws, so I ran to the fastener house and replaced with some metal ones. I liked the looks of the windscreen.
Followed the advice of many threads and posts regarding the install. Went for a ride and absolutely was baffled and confused. The wind wanted to tear my head off! I mean, it may have taken wind off my chest, but at the expense of my head. This thing had to go.
So, after reading for about a week, I went with the National Cycle Plexifairing. I saw the GT as-well, and liked the looks of it over the original fairing. I found it on eBay for less than $200. Ordered it and received it with a crack. I contacted the seller and was refunded $40. I'll live with it despite what others may say.
So, with my Superbike bars, mounting the windscreen was a little difficult. I made it work.
So, the review of the windscreen: I admit, I think I am looking to be riding in a car and do not understand aerodynamics very well. I still feel wind on-top of my head, but I am much more comfortable behind the screen than the Spitfire. I felt the sucking feeling than many commented on. The front of my jacket was like a bubble from the sucking effect. I lifted the windscreen up a bit from the headlight, and that seemed to help a little. I can tell u this though . . . I had a pair of cheap sunglasses on and went for a quick ride, and they nearly were sucked forward off my face. I think that attests to the sucking effect. Overall, I am happy with the windscreen, and definitely think the outside edges help with keeping the wind off the hands.
Now, review of the goodies. Put some Mirror Extensions on, and love them. Bought them off eBay for $20. They do exactly what I want them to do, which allows me to use the mirrors for their purpose.
Second goodie . . . Tourmaster Synergy heated vest. Simple battery hookup. Three settings: High, medium, low. I keep it on high. Spotty coverage as-far as contact points. I was hoping to be enveloped in a great warmth like a hairdryer blowing under the jacket. Nope. Just a spot in the back, and one here and there. Nothing that makes me feel like I have wires surrounding the whole jacket. Have not tried it in the extreme cold yet. Hoping it will do it's job.
Followed the advice of many threads and posts regarding the install. Went for a ride and absolutely was baffled and confused. The wind wanted to tear my head off! I mean, it may have taken wind off my chest, but at the expense of my head. This thing had to go.
So, after reading for about a week, I went with the National Cycle Plexifairing. I saw the GT as-well, and liked the looks of it over the original fairing. I found it on eBay for less than $200. Ordered it and received it with a crack. I contacted the seller and was refunded $40. I'll live with it despite what others may say.
So, with my Superbike bars, mounting the windscreen was a little difficult. I made it work.
So, the review of the windscreen: I admit, I think I am looking to be riding in a car and do not understand aerodynamics very well. I still feel wind on-top of my head, but I am much more comfortable behind the screen than the Spitfire. I felt the sucking feeling than many commented on. The front of my jacket was like a bubble from the sucking effect. I lifted the windscreen up a bit from the headlight, and that seemed to help a little. I can tell u this though . . . I had a pair of cheap sunglasses on and went for a quick ride, and they nearly were sucked forward off my face. I think that attests to the sucking effect. Overall, I am happy with the windscreen, and definitely think the outside edges help with keeping the wind off the hands.
Now, review of the goodies. Put some Mirror Extensions on, and love them. Bought them off eBay for $20. They do exactly what I want them to do, which allows me to use the mirrors for their purpose.
Second goodie . . . Tourmaster Synergy heated vest. Simple battery hookup. Three settings: High, medium, low. I keep it on high. Spotty coverage as-far as contact points. I was hoping to be enveloped in a great warmth like a hairdryer blowing under the jacket. Nope. Just a spot in the back, and one here and there. Nothing that makes me feel like I have wires surrounding the whole jacket. Have not tried it in the extreme cold yet. Hoping it will do it's job.
that like a bit of comfort on the long hauls and cold days or nights 
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