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I think this is the correct location for this thread. I have one of the big fairing type windshields that clamp to the forks and handlebars. It was too tall for me in that the top edge was just in line with my line of sight. So, I taped it up where I wanted the top to be, drew a line and cut it off with a jig saw. Then sanded the edge with increasing grit sandpaper. Came out real nice, but I'm afraid I got it a bit too low now. I can see over the top of it real nicely, and it looks better now in my opinion. But, now I've directed all the turbulent flow right into my helmet and created a very noisy environment. Doh!
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Cut it lower so the turbulence hits the neck, nice and quiet now, if a little bit cold.Originally posted by ddaniels View Post
Before you cut, try standing on the pegs at different speeds, see where the turbulent layer hits, see where you like it.
You could also use the piece you cut off, mount it on standoffs in front of the top of the existing shield, to act as a deflector. With a little effort you can get the airflow higher than it was originally.Last edited by tkent02; 10-10-2009, 04:12 PM. -
Well, I tried raising up and down while riding it, and I have to raise up a good two or three inches to get in the quieter zone. That would put too much of my body in the wind. I can put up with it for now while it's cold because as soon as it's warm again, it comes off anyway.Current Bikes:
2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)Comment
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Then try the second part above after I edited it...
It works.Comment
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