Windshield advice, please

[mfarrington]

Need a windshield for 80SG. Doing a Iron Butt bun burner in November to FL and back, suppose I should get a shield. Advise please!

[IanDMacDonald]

General consensus is possibly the National Cycle Plexistar II/III. I just put a Slipstreamer Spitfire on mine, and absolutely hate the buffeting it causes on the top of my helmet. It makes me wonder if that would still happen if used on a special, with lower seat height. Look on eBay, as they are sold new, and much cheaper than elsewhere.

[jetmechmarty]

I just put a National Cycle Plexifairing III on mine. It works better than anything I've had on there in the past. If you're looking for protection from the elements, this is it.




I found the best price at Partzilla when I bought mine.

[IanDMacDonald]

I'm also digging the National Cycle Plexifairing GT, as well as the Slipstream S-02 Spirit.

[IanDMacDonald]

Marty- You had the Slipstreamer. Any differences between the two?

[jetmechmarty]

Yes. The Plexifairing 3 is quieter than than the Slipstreamer S-02. I prefer the Plexifairing mounting as well. Both are fine windscreens, but I'm happier with the Plexifairing.

[jwhughes3]

I agree. Had one on Great Ranger before the Windjammer and its light and good protection in the rain. I rode through a monsoon coming back from XS SE 2012 with it. I only switched to a fairing for the storage.

John

[BA80]

I agree. Had one on Great Ranger before the Windjammer and its light and good protection in the rain. I rode through a monsoon coming back from XS SE 2012 with it. I only switched to a fairing for the storage.

John

Funny, I thought you left it in a trash can somewhere in the Arkansas mountains.

[jwhughes3]

That was the first one...I replaced it Crash Teter...but he brings up a good point. The Plexifairing will break even falling off the side stand. A fairing is much, much more durable.

John

[BA80]

Not indestructible though....Ha ha......



yup, still got it.

[MaximPhil]

General consensus is possibly the National Cycle Plexistar II/III. I just put a Slipstreamer Spitfire on mine, and absolutely hate the buffeting it causes on the top of my helmet. It makes me wonder if that would still happen if used on a special, with lower seat height. Look on eBay, as they are sold new, and much cheaper than elsewhere.

Hi Ian,
I have a windshield on my XJ650. I found that very small adjustments could reduce and move the speed at which buffeting occurred.
I settled on 70mph as my high speed sweet spot. Experiment with yours.
Phil

[mfarrington]

I like General Consensus ... much more informative than Private Opinion. I found the National Cycle Plexifairing III @ Amazon for $202. Excellent price, I think. Other locations (Ebay, etc) aren't posting the 3, just the 2. I've ridden without a shield for years, might as well get a big one.

Thanks to all for your help. I love this place.

[IanDMacDonald]

Doing my own research the last few weeks on this site and elsewhere, I decided to order the National Cycle Plexifairing GT. Although I only have a month or two left of riding, it my-as-well be with less cold wind blowing on me.

[mfarrington]

Doing my own research the last few weeks on this site and elsewhere, I decided to order the National Cycle Plexifairing GT. Although I only have a month or two left of riding, it my-as-well be with less cold wind blowing on me.

Ian, what factors pushed the decision to the GT as opposed to the 3?

[IanDMacDonald]

Ian, what factors pushed the decision to the GT as opposed to the 3?

The rake on the GT is back a little farther, making it more curvy and a tee bit shorter than the 3. The look of the GT is a nicer looking styling in my opinion, and has great reviews for those whom ride on standard bikes (Triumph, Honda, Suzuki). Oh, and the GT is also made for round/square headlights, the 3 looks like it's designed towards round.