XS11 Rectangle Headlight Windscreen Recommendation

[IanDMacDonald]

Looking for something to get me through the next month or so ON THE CHEAP. The smaller and sportier, the better.

[jetmechmarty]

The Slip Streamer Spitfire S-06 is going to be the cheapest and is very popular. I had one, but lost it to a rock on I-59. I sure glad it was there to take the hit.

Phat Performance comes up as the best price in the quick search.

[IanDMacDonald]

Thanks Marty. I read through old threads a few weeks ago and saw this come-up numerous times. Good to see it still recommended.

[jetmechmarty]

There are certainly better screens out there. You specified low buck. In that realm, Spitfire wins.

[MaximPhil]

The Spitfire is a nice shield however I doubt it will go around the Square light of a standard.
Phil

[IanDMacDonald]

I'm actually looking at the SS-28:

http://www.slipstreamer.com/motorcycle/sport-fairing/

[jetmechmarty]

I'm actually looking at the SS-28:

http://www.slipstreamer.com/motorcycle/sport-fairing/

Before you buy that, you have to be sure the lower anchors reach below the headlight ears. The application guide says it fits Specials and 79-80 XS 1100 ST. Whatever that means?

The Spitfire fits the square headlight.

[LoHo]

my National Cycle, with custom (read: homemade) mounts

[TopCatGr58]

Before you buy that, you have to be sure the lower anchors reach below the headlight ears. The application guide says it fits Specials and 79-80 XS 1100 ST. Whatever that means?

The Spitfire fits the square headlight.

Hey Marty,

Why "ST"andard of course!

But why not the 78 or the 81 I don't know??

This larger image shows that the lowers clamp around the fork headlight ear tubes.



A review of the headlight ear tubes/supports shows enough room on the bottom for either model/style, so it should be able to fit. If anything, you may need to rig up a different size/type of clamp for the lowers???

But Ian, you said you were looking at doing this on the cheap.?
~$200 doesn't sound too cheap to me!

T.C.

[jetmechmarty]

$200 opens the door to a lot of screens.

[madmax-im]

I dont think mine is a cheapie either...it is a National Cycles Plexistar2...I'm surprised at how well it works too...

[IanDMacDonald]

Hey Marty,

Why "ST"andard of course!

But Ian, you said you were looking at doing this on the cheap.?
~$200 doesn't sound too cheap to me!

T.C.

Yes, I figured ST was for Standard.

And, eBay is your friend when looking for the shield. Cheapest I found the SS-28 is for $140. Also, a fellow member had one on his father's standard, and it looked great!

http://rs600.pbsrc.com/albums/tt82/WMarshy/XS.jpg~320x480

[madmax-im]

I like the look of that fairing Ian...
doing some quick research on my shield it sells for about $220...Amazon has it for $188

[MarkD]

Got the Slipstreamer Hellfire s24, and like it a lot. Got it used on ebay for ( I think ) $55. It's a goodie. I have a standard, and it fits the square headlight real well.

[IanDMacDonald]

ehh, that has a Harley look to it. I grabbed a Spitfire used off eBay for cheap, will have it by the weekend. Bought a heated vest off ebay and mirror risers as-well. Will post review threads after riding with all three.