Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
hellfire vs plexistar 2 windshields
Author Message
the Ferret Offline
Road Warrior


Posts: 23,436
Threads: 697
Likes Received: 516 in 237 posts
Likes Given: 683
Joined: Apr 2025
RE: hellfire vs plexistar 2 windshields
#51

See if your new windshield height with addition isn't 22 inches above the ign.

I've always said best windshield height for this bike is below 10 1/2" or 22" above the ignition.


10-21-2019, 09:56 AM
Find Reply
Ben70_imp Offline
Been There


Posts: 519
Threads: 23
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Aug 2016
RE: hellfire vs plexistar 2 windshields
#52

PS2 is 17.5" above switch, the spoiler comes to 19.5 " the way I like to run it. It can be set up to 22" and with the air gap around the headlight and between the screen and spoiler it lets some air bubble through, pleasant but I rather not look through the screen.
I have the Puig naked which does come to about your lower height standard and is nice, but I am enjoying this setup for longer distance and cooler temps.
Set up the way it is now I had a ride back from the coast last weekend that was very nice. I didn't lack comfort, power, stowage (with top box and soft bags) and
handling was plenty good for my standards.
The exhaust note echoing off the canyon walls was excellent.
In other words, a great touring machine for my solo needs.
Other forum members have cafe'd them, added sidecars and any number of variations in between. I think the early reviews sniffing about lack of character was off the mark by a long shot. It has it's own, true to it's roots, but can also adopt the character-istics you prefer it to have.

Ben


10-21-2019, 11:18 AM
Find Reply
Chuckk_imp Offline
Been There


Posts: 596
Threads: 19
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Oct 2018
RE: hellfire vs plexistar 2 windshields
#53

I feel my ps2 height is just perfect.. I don't know what the height is above the ign switch, but I will measure it, just out of curiosity .. has any ps2 guys checked their mpg before and after? .. I was surprised to get even better mileage with the ps2 compared to the hellfire.. the ps2 is a larger windshield..I am getting a consistent 55+ mpg now..

chuckk ..


10-21-2019, 11:36 AM
Find Reply
peterbaron Offline
Road Warrior

ON, Canada
Posts: 7,020
Threads: 94
Likes Received: 498 in 274 posts
Likes Given: 900
Joined: Apr 2025
RE: hellfire vs plexistar 2 windshields
#54

Limited news from Gerbing...may consider Fly Ignitor Pro...still researching

https://fortnine.ca/en/fly-ignitor-pro-heated-gloves


10-22-2019, 10:40 AM
Find Reply
GoldOxide_imp Offline
Road Warrior


Posts: 12,677
Threads: 77
Likes Received: 3 in 3 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Dec 2014
RE: hellfire vs plexistar 2 windshields
#55

(10-22-2019, 10:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: Limited news from Gerbing...may consider Fly Ignitor Pro...still researching

https://fortnine.ca/en/fly-ignitor-pro-heated-gloves

These should be arriving tomorrow or Thursday. (woo-hoo! In time for winter.)


10-22-2019, 11:11 AM
Find Reply
Chuckk_imp Offline
Been There


Posts: 596
Threads: 19
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Oct 2018
RE: hellfire vs plexistar 2 windshields
#56

isn't it fun to order stuff !! Excited


10-22-2019, 11:15 AM
Find Reply
peterbaron Offline
Road Warrior

ON, Canada
Posts: 7,020
Threads: 94
Likes Received: 498 in 274 posts
Likes Given: 900
Joined: Apr 2025
RE: hellfire vs plexistar 2 windshields
#57

(10-22-2019, 11:11 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:
(10-22-2019, 10:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: Limited news from Gerbing...may consider Fly Ignitor Pro...still researching

https://fortnine.ca/en/fly-ignitor-pro-heated-gloves

These should be arriving tomorrow or Thursday. (woo-hoo! In time for winter.)

These should be arriving tomorrow or Thursday. (woo-hoo! In time for winter.)
GO, if you get it and test if, provide written feedback with pics, please. TY


10-22-2019, 08:45 PM
Find Reply
GoldOxide_imp Offline
Road Warrior


Posts: 12,677
Threads: 77
Likes Received: 3 in 3 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Dec 2014
RE: hellfire vs plexistar 2 windshields
#58

(10-22-2019, 08:45 PM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:
(10-22-2019, 11:11 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:
(10-22-2019, 10:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: Limited news from Gerbing...may consider Fly Ignitor Pro...still researching

https://fortnine.ca/en/fly-ignitor-pro-heated-gloves

These should be arriving tomorrow or Thursday. (woo-hoo! In time for winter.)

These should be arriving tomorrow or Thursday. (woo-hoo! In time for winter.)
GO, if you get it and test if, provide written feedback with pics, please. TY

Thumbs Up


10-22-2019, 08:54 PM
Find Reply
GoldOxide_imp Offline
Road Warrior


Posts: 12,677
Threads: 77
Likes Received: 3 in 3 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Dec 2014
RE: hellfire vs plexistar 2 windshields
#59

(10-22-2019, 08:54 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:
(10-22-2019, 08:45 PM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:
(10-22-2019, 11:11 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:
(10-22-2019, 10:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: Limited news from Gerbing...may consider Fly Ignitor Pro...still researching

https://fortnine.ca/en/fly-ignitor-pro-heated-gloves

These should be arriving tomorrow or Thursday. (woo-hoo! In time for winter.)

These should be arriving tomorrow or Thursday. (woo-hoo! In time for winter.)
GO, if you get it and test if, provide written feedback with pics, please. TY

Thumbs Up

Thumbs Up
An initial remark ...

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....#pid252033


10-23-2019, 12:45 PM
Find Reply
Chuckk_imp Offline
Been There


Posts: 596
Threads: 19
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Oct 2018
RE: hellfire vs plexistar 2 windshields
#60

(10-21-2019, 09:56 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: See if your new windshield height with addition isn't 22 inches above the ign.

I've always said best windshield height for this bike is below 10 1/2" or 22" above the ignition.

ferret, wouldn't the ideal height have to consider the riders height? .. I am 5' 11".. I feel I have my ps-2 set to just the right height.. after reading ben's comment, I measured mine today,, it is 20" from the ignition to the top of the screen.. I had actually tilted it back some, to lower it an inch.. by doing that I think I also ended up with a better angle of deflection.. that must help my gas mileage.. also today, I gave the ps-2 the 100 m.p.h. test.. I was doing 90 when I passed the bridge.. then 100 shortly after.. sorry about all of the bugs, but actually it will help one see any windshield movement at that speed.. I couldn't hold the 100 for very long, as it is a fairly short straightaway and that turn ahead comes up pretty quickly..

...[Image: 986b55d6f4e3454bd77589c9433f2dd2.mp4]


10-23-2019, 01:44 PM
Find Reply


Possibly Related Threads…
Thread Author Replies Views Last Post
  Windshields: Two Reviews and an Inquiry JRD 9 400 01-31-2026, 02:50 PM
Last Post: Cormanus
  MRA windshields jedd_imp 4 438 06-24-2018, 09:22 AM
Last Post: peterbaron
  Plexistar 2 with MRA X-creen Sport ScottWally_imp 5 406 08-15-2016, 10:10 AM
Last Post: Gumby 1100_imp
  Givi windshields Dvassino_imp 0 174 11-26-2015, 06:41 AM
Last Post: Dvassino_imp
  Anyone using the Hellfire Windshield? pbhati_imp 6 499 10-27-2015, 12:23 AM
Last Post: pbhati_imp

Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)