Windshield

[smeech]

Having recently bought a 1300S I'm waiting for some good weather to get some serious use as I don't want to spend more time cleaning than riding!

With the journeys I have done it is apparent that I need to fit a windscreen of some sort as the buffeting at any speed above 60mph is significant.

Any suggestions as to size and source? I'm about 5'11" and 11stone.

[tijustme2]

Best to buy from the sponsor of this site. Best prices in the USA too. I don't know if shipping to the UK is free. It wouldn't hurt to ask. They're good people at HDL.

[Daggartuk]

Bought my windshield in October - I got the Memphis Fats 21 inch height which is just about right for my height at 6'. I'm comfortably looking over the shield with this size - this is important as looking through the shield can be dangerous during the wet.

I like the shield particularly as it clips off in seconds (4 alen fixings - keys come with kit).However, even with the shield there can be buffeting although its a different kind (smaller 'snapier' movements restricted to the head). It is important to experiment with the angle of the shield although I found vertical to be the best. Even Honda's own brand (a whopping £500) suffers the same problem according to my local dealer.

I paid £120 for the fats and would reccomend them - a ride in horrible rain left me with just wet ankles otherwise totally dry. Good protection from bugs too - I ride with an open face helmet. The kit was sourced from Bears' Customs.

[smeech]

Thanks, I'll look into this. I'm a bit wary of buying from overseas although I see that accessories are more widely available in the States.

I'm interested to note that you can see over the 21" screen. I'm a little shorter than you but this could be OK. I'd certainly prefer to avoid Honda prices! Detachable would be a benefit.

I used the wrong word with "buffeting" - as I'm sure you guessed, the main problem is the wind pressure on my face and chest which leaves me hanging onto the handlebars and not feeling fully in control - I wouldn't want to try any distance at speed at the moment!

Any more suggestions, anyone?

[drtrider]

Bought my windshield in October - I got the Memphis Fats 21 inch height which is just about right for my height at 6'. I'm comfortably looking over the shield with this size - this is important as looking through the shield can be dangerous during the wet.

I like the shield particularly as it clips off in seconds (4 alen fixings - keys come with kit).However, even with the shield there can be buffeting although its a different kind (smaller 'snapier' movements restricted to the head). It is important to experiment with the angle of the shield although I found vertical to be the best. Even Honda's own brand (a whopping £500) suffers the same problem according to my local dealer.

I paid £120 for the fats and would reccomend them - a ride in horrible rain left me with just wet ankles otherwise totally dry. Good protection from bugs too - I ride with an open face helmet. The kit was sourced from Bears' Customs.



I am also 6 ft and I love my memphis windshield. It is easily taken off and I can look over mine if I had to.