Short Shield Shakedown Ride

[Cormanus]

Nice work, Ferret. Glad it's worked out.

[CIP57_imp]

This is as close to a sweet spot as it gets without having the option like the ST to move it for different riding. The shield has no effect on handling through your favorite roads, you'll really feel the difference at highway speeds or on those long strips. I'll have to measure mine but looking at the upper mounts yours looks cut down a bit more, I have 10 1/4 over the key.

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I think the shield looks better than the original size on the bike and nice job on the finish.

[CIP57_imp]

Very glad to hear this, since I bought the same one, and the noise bothered me so bad that I cut my ride short maybe only 2 miles out.
My question is though: how did you cut it so perfectly and professional looking, curved at the top, radiused at the top edges, etc.???

Papa,

The curve of the shield gives it a curved radius after the cut. You just need to round off the edges. I straight cut across will give you a drop of about 3/4" on the ends, if you put a level in the middle.

[the Ferret]

CIP I am 1/4" above yours at 10 1/2" with 1/2" gap between headlight rim and bottom of shield. I went ahead and pulled it out to the edge as you suggested and tilted it as far back as I am comfortable with. I didn't notice any headlight reflection yesterday but it was bright and sunny out.

[CIP57_imp]

CIP I am 1/4" above yours at 10 1/2" with 1/2" gap between headlight rim and bottom of shield. I went ahead and pulled it out to the edge as you suggested and tilted it as far back as I am comfortable with. I didn't notice any headlight reflection yesterday but it was bright and sunny out.

My shield measures 11 1/2" where yours measures 10" which accounts for the headlight being up on the newer model. We are the same as far as the height.

The shield lights up like a Christmas tree if its to far forward. I tested mine in a semi dark garage.