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| what type of windshield do you curantly have | | Stock | | 30% | [ 13 ] | | Givi | | 46% | [ 20 ] | | Clearview, small | | 0% | [ 0 ] | | med | | 4% | [ 2 ] | | large | | 2% | [ 1 ] | | X large | | 9% | [ 4 ] | | Other | | 6% | [ 3 ] |
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cruiser Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 19 Age: 47 Location: kansas city, mo Points: 556 Registration date: 2009-02-09
 | Subject: stock windshield or not Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:16 am | |
| Curious to know how many peaple have changed there windshields out with after market. |
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jdeereanton Silver Wing Expert


Number of posts: 967 Age: 43 Location: Huntsville, AL Points: 1541 Registration date: 2008-12-24
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:20 am | |
| I can only register one vote, but we have two bikes so add one to the stock shields. |
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stinger_06 Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 98 Location: North Carolina Points: 611 Registration date: 2008-12-24
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:10 am | |
| I switched mine out to a Givi, not sure which size it is since I bought it used from a guy who offered it to me for $30. Sure do like it better than stock. _________________ Debbie in NC
04 SWing (Ole Salty) 06 ST1300 (STinger) 96 PC800 (traded for ST)
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JeffR Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts: 1261 Age: 51 Location: Fremont, Ca Points: 1776 Registration date: 2008-12-20
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:20 am | |
| Cruiser, I have the Givi now on my bike and like it. Like I have said in other posts, I think I received a Clearview that just flexes too much, but I've only heard of a few of us that have this problem. There is also another windshield I just found out about: http://www.7jurock.com/store/index.php I have read Majesty owners having them and they like them. But I really like my Givi and plan to keep it on. _________________ Ride safe,
JeffR
2007 Silver Wing (30,000 miles) 2005 Majesty 400 (sold 12,500 miles) 2004 Reflex (sold 3,500 miles)
Givi Windshield, top case, vista cruise, power commander, dr pulley sliders, air hawk seat pad, (J. Costa not installed now), kevlar belt
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paul_scooter Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 69 Location: Prescott Arizona Points: 635 Registration date: 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:16 am | |
| I have the Clearview medium on mine for a few years now and love it. I like the way it has the two extra mounting screws and the wind deflectors for the hands. Paul |
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JeffR Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts: 1261 Age: 51 Location: Fremont, Ca Points: 1776 Registration date: 2008-12-20
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:25 am | |
| Paul, I really liked my Clearview too until I started to go over 70 or so... due to the flexing. I may contact Clearview about the flexing and see if they will replace it. But I'm in no hurry at the moment. I think the Clearview does a better job giving wind protection to your hands too. _________________ Ride safe,
JeffR
2007 Silver Wing (30,000 miles) 2005 Majesty 400 (sold 12,500 miles) 2004 Reflex (sold 3,500 miles)
Givi Windshield, top case, vista cruise, power commander, dr pulley sliders, air hawk seat pad, (J. Costa not installed now), kevlar belt
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scooterbob Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 35 Location: Chicago, IL Points: 571 Registration date: 2009-01-31
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:07 am | |
| I have a stock screen on my 08 as I had on my 03. On either scoot I had no major problems, except it was to hard to use my communication radio at high speeds due to wind noise. I was thinking about getting a different screen this spring and heard about this company. http://www.ceebaileys.com/honda/silverwingws.htmlI like that I can pick hight and width options. As well as tint if I wanted it. I'm still trying to get more feedback from people who use this screen before I make a decision. All I ever hear about is "Givi" or "Clearview". I know they are both fine screens and cost a little less. But I'm a curious person who likes to compare. Have a great day bob |
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DickO Super Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 226 Age: 65 Location: Harveyville, Kansas (SW of Topeka) Points: 824 Registration date: 2008-12-24
 | Subject: stock windshield or not Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:31 am | |
| Hi All, I just changed over to a new Givi about a week ago but have only had it out on a couple short jaunts. Still, was pleased by not having that damnnable wind beating on my helmet (I do look thru the shield rather than over it and think I prefer it that way). The first time out was just fine with no idiosyncracies noted. However, on the second outing I did notice the small bit of pressure on the back of the helmet that some folks have mentioned before. There again, no big deal; it's just there. Ride Safe Friends, _________________ Ride Safe Friends
DickO 2005 Black -- ABS -- Givi Windshield -- Bestem T-Box 929 w/brake lite Wig Wag brake lites -- 2x 3" Spoiler mounted LED brake/running lites Wrist Rest -- American Legion Riders -- Kansas Patriot Guard
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driftwoodpoint Touring Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 361 Age: 61 Location: Oxford, Ohio Points: 827 Registration date: 2008-12-29
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:48 pm | |
| I'm so short and with the dealer having lowered my seat twice they think I will have no problems with the windshild. It should blow over the top of my head with ease  _________________ Coralee All who wander are not lost
04 Yellow Honda Helix (sold at 13,600) 09 Red Honda Silverwing (14,800)
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vito Scooter Rider

Number of posts: 34 Age: 67 Location: Northern IL Points: 562 Registration date: 2009-02-16
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:04 pm | |
| I have the stock windshield, but added a Laminar Lip. What a difference! I can still see over, rather than through the windshield but the Lip diverts the airflow so that noise and turbulence are a fraction of what they were before I added this little addition. I highly recommend it and at $80 it is only a fraction of the cost of getting a new windshield. |
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The Scootist Super Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 299 Age: 52 Location: Littleton, Colorado Points: 811 Registration date: 2009-01-23
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:34 pm | |
| I bought my Swing last July and the stock wind screen put a concentrated blast of air directly in my eyes and ears. (keep in mind I am tall - 6'5") Within a month after I got my bike I put the Givi wind shield on and I love it. What a difference! The Givi doesn't flex noticeably (at least up to 110 mph indicated) and all of the air flows over my head so that I am riding in a bubble of quiet air. It is easy to carry on a conversation with a passenger. The Givi is 4 inches taller than the stock wind screen and it has little extensions that provide coverage in front of your hands, which is nice - especially this time of year. |
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paul_scooter Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 69 Location: Prescott Arizona Points: 635 Registration date: 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:09 pm | |
| | JeffR wrote: | Paul, I really liked my Clearview too until I started to go over 70 or so... due to the flexing. I may contact Clearview about the flexing and see if they will replace it. But I'm in no hurry at the moment. I think the Clearview does a better job giving wind protection to your hands too. |
Jeff, I read a few post about people saying the clearview flexing at high speed. I personally don't see or have any flexing problems. The clearview is a little thicker then the stock one and has two extra mounting screews. Have you checked all the mounting screws to see if their tight? Paul |
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joncallihan Super Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 247 Age: 72 Location: Lafayette, Colorado, USA Points: 781 Registration date: 2009-02-16
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:48 pm | |
| I'm part of the Givi crowd. My only complaint with the Givi is that it is about 1 1/2 or so inches too tall. I'm afraid that if I ever have to ride in the rain, I'll not be able to since I cannot comfortably look over it. It is dramatically better than the stock screen. _________________ Jon
The answer is 42.
We all know what a SilverWing looks like, this is what I paint when I'm "working".
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JeffR Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts: 1261 Age: 51 Location: Fremont, Ca Points: 1776 Registration date: 2008-12-20
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:00 pm | |
| Paul, Yes, I checked everything but it would start to flex around the point where the vent is. I have only heard of a couple of us where it flex's this bad. When I was doing 90 or more it was almost touching my chin. So I think it is a flaw from the factory not something inherent with all of them. I wished it didn't flex at all because they are nice screens. _________________ Ride safe,
JeffR
2007 Silver Wing (30,000 miles) 2005 Majesty 400 (sold 12,500 miles) 2004 Reflex (sold 3,500 miles)
Givi Windshield, top case, vista cruise, power commander, dr pulley sliders, air hawk seat pad, (J. Costa not installed now), kevlar belt
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The Scootist Super Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 299 Age: 52 Location: Littleton, Colorado Points: 811 Registration date: 2009-01-23
 | Subject: Re: stock windshield or not Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:46 am | |
| Jon: Fortunately here in Colorado it doesn't rain very often (hardly ever lately?). But I have heard of several people who actually trimmed their windshields a bit. You may be able to trim yours if it is a problem. _________________ 2007 Silverwing - "Growler" - with 17,000 miles and counting; Givi windshield, Givi top case with back rest, K&N air filter in a drilled air box, Leo Vince Exhaust, J Costa variator, HyperPro Springs, and Oxford heated grips. All I need now is a power commander, and a nitrous kit with a blower...
Or maybe a Kawasaki Concours 1400 with ABS...
or an ST1300...
Let's ride...
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