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  • Supersport396
    XSive
    • Nov 2024
    • 61
    • NJ

    #1

    Universal Windshield

    I don't do much highway riding but wondered who makes a decent universal windshield that I can put on/take off easily for when I do. Small but effective if possible.

    Thanks for any help!
  • gtem
    XStremely XSive
    • May 2023
    • 225
    • Indianapolis

    #2
    I've tried a "spitfire" (knockoff) on my '78 and now have a larger National Cycle Plexistar 2 on my '79F. The Spitfire got the wind off my chest nicely and was pretty low profile/good looking and matched the square headlight profile of the standards. But it caused helmet buffeting and medium amounts of wind noise. Now the Plexistar II which is much bulkier visually, the looks are I dunno, not great I 'd say. I have mine adjusted where I am able to look over it while riding. Zero helmet buffetting but even more wind noise (I don't wear earplugs and my helmet is kind of a cheap one). Excellent wind/rain protection, almost to a fault in warmer weather as I wish my hands had more air flow. The good news is that it is very easily removed without any tools.
    '79 XS1100F
    others: '98 GSF1200S
    Past Yamahas: '78 XS1100E, '76 XS500C

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    • DEEBS11
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Feb 2023
      • 1647
      • Connecticut

      #3
      This is the type I use. Lots of wind protection. I picked it up at a Rice-O-Rama swap meet for $2.00 but had to make my own mounts. I ran the Spitfire when I first built the bike but it was too cold in the winter.


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      • Radioguylogs
        XS-XJ Guru
        • Nov 2012
        • 2020
        • Presque Isle, MI

        #4
        I like the Plexistar II on my XS11SF.

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        -Mike
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        '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
        '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
        '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
        '79 XS750SF 17k miles
        '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
        '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
        '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

        Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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        • bikerphil
          Master of XSology
          • Jan 2008
          • 8736
          • South Flori-DUH

          #5
          I use the Slipstreamer S-06 Spitfire, small but effective. It keeps the wind off your chest but not your face.
          Last edited by bikerphil; 08-27-2025, 10:09 PM.
          2H7 (79) owned since '89
          3H3 owned since '06

          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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          • jetmechmarty
            Master of XSology
            • Nov 2003
            • 7808
            • Coldwater, Mississippi

            #6
            I had the Spiitfire for a bit. It got shattered by a rock on the interstate. Better than the rock hitting me directly. Spitfire didn’t take it well. The National Cycle product is superior IMHO.
            Marty (in Mississippi)
            XS1100SG
            XS650SK
            XS650SH
            XS650G
            XS6502F
            XS650E

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            • Supersport396
              XSive
              • Nov 2024
              • 61
              • NJ

              #7
              Thank you!!

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