10-26-2013, 09:24 PM
(10-26-2013, 08:29 AM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: Hey that's a Plexi 3! I've got one for my 750. I didn't think they'd fit on the CB1100 since Nat. Cycle didn't include it on their fitment page. Were there any installation issues? When eyeballing it, I was thinking there might be some interference with the front turn signals. Are your signals right up against the shield, or is that just the picture?
Just the picture. There is plenty of adjustment on the mounts and everything clears nicely.
(10-26-2013, 08:48 AM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote: Holy crap that's a lot of plastic to push along. What does it do to the handling at speed? Do you get better or worse mileage?
No issues with the handling and I've had it up to about 85mph so far. Just got the bike a couple days ago so I don't know what the gas mileage should be. I'm getting about 55 mpg on the highway with the shield.
(10-26-2013, 10:40 AM)Lambotte_imp Wrote: So is this particular shield still for sale? I have visions of gearing the bike for a long tour and this would seem to be the final piece needed.
Kevin
Honda CB1100
Honda CBR500R
Yes, still available at $229. Do you need ear plugs or is it a quiet air pocket?
Thanks for posting the pic.
Mine is the original Plexifaring, not the 2 or 3. Judging by the pictures, the Plexifaring 3 is very similar. They list it for the XS850 like my original so I imagine it would work fine. Don't need ear plugs at all but then again, I'm an old fart and after years of abuse, my hearing isn't quite what it used to be.
Just one more thing I should add. I had the shield on my Yamaha 550 Maxim most recently and I had to cut a couple inches off the top of the shield to see over it. On the CB1100, I wouldn't have needed to do that to see over it but I don't know if that improved the aerodynamics or not.