Summer bug time.

[milkmaster_imp]

The bugs have become full grown lately in TN. I made it the first few months just fine, but it was time for a change. I don't care for the look as well as my small windshield, but the pain is a lot less severe with the taller windshield.

 

[the Ferret]

Yiii, that's a biggun! Does it flex a lot?

Yea, bugs are an issue. I have to clean my face shield after every ride and my headlight is a mess lol

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

How tall is that windshield, or how tall above the OEM mirrors does it rise?

Is it "hot" behind the screen during the TN summer?

(+1) on Ferret's flex question.

 

[milkmaster_imp]

It's 20 inches above the top of the headlight to the top of the windshield. Here is a different pic that maybe shows it better. It came with the bike when I bought it, but I just reinstalled it to help with the bug problem lately.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

... ah ya, that will keep much off the rider for sure.

How is the flexing behaviour at freeway rates?

 

[peterbaron]

wow, super big, how is it at a higher speed/80+ and windy days??

 

[Gone in 60]

Being a city dweller, I don't have the same problem you guys with more greenery do, but I'm riding through little clouds of gnats.

And lots of mosquitos in the garage. Have my zappers hung up and my zapper tennis raquet handy when I'm working down there.

 

[milkmaster_imp]

How tall is that windshield, or how tall above the OEM mirrors does it rise?

Is it "hot" behind the screen during the TN summer?

(+1) on Ferret's flex question.

Being as it is already 90+ DegF outside, hot is relative. It hasn't made any difference in riding temperature with or without the windshield. There is enough air coming around it either way for comfort until you stop somewhere. Then it is hot regardless.

The flexing isn't a problem. I was surprised actually. You can see the braces that attach to my handlebar brackets. I was watching that closely myself and the stability is good. I don't normally ride on the freeway or those speeds, but I did take it out at 70mph just to see how the windshield performed. It was just find. No vibration or tank slappers

The most noticeable difference so far is how I tend to drive a little faster with the windshield on it. Not nearly as much turbulence in my face as a rider might expect. I use a 3/4 helmet because it is much cooler than a full face model on these hot southern summer days. I have a big ole pair of "old man" sunglasses that go over my prescription glasses and they fit nicely in the curvature of the helmet opening. Those large sunglasses catch any stray bugs, grit, or gravels that come along. They are polycarbonate safety lens.

I will post it should anything negative on the windshield come up as I get more miles with the higher windshield.

As I said, the windshield came to me as is when I bought the bike used. I noticed it is a "Parrebellum" brand. I found their website. I saw something similar from "National Cycle" in a picture. I had this one already, so I am making use of it this first summer with the new to me CB1100. Next year we might do something different.

 

[Charlie Bravo_imp]

Everything is big in Texas, even the bugs. I have to keep the faceshield down almost all the time now that the weather has warmed up due to lots of multi-legged winged demons around here. I was wondering why there are so many tall windshields, that you have to look through, not over, around here. Now I know.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Everything is big in Texas, even the bugs. I have to keep the faceshield down almost all the time now that the weather has warmed up due to lots of multi-legged winged demons around here. I was wondering why there are so many tall windshields, that you have to look through, not over, around here. Now I know.

Seems even behind a medium-to-tall windshield and the helmet visor open only half an inch, carnage still manages to collect on the cheekbones. :dodgy:

 

[milkmaster_imp]

Everything is big in Texas, even the bugs. I have to keep the faceshield down almost all the time now that the weather has warmed up due to lots of multi-legged winged demons around here. I was wondering why there are so many tall windshields, that you have to look through, not over, around here. Now I know.

I am not a small fella. The setup the way it is has my eyes looking about 4 inches over the windshield. 2 inches taller would be perfect and stop any head buffeting. It is what it is and came without extra cost, so I will hang with it for now