RE: Windshield question to the List
Whaz up buckaroo? Sorry for the late reply! Started a new job and went on vacation to the beach last week. I've got a windshield (brand new OEM) on the shelf in my garage equipped with the BMW deflector. Depending on your height and whether you have a Corbin seat, this setup can put your helmet in clear air. Look at http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy/gtsmods.html to see a few pics of the setup. Roger Van Santen used this setup for the Iron Butt Rally this past year I believe. He could probably offer input on it's effectiveness. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: John Laurenson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 10:51 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke
Re: Windshield question to the List
If you are brave, no, make that !BRAVE!, you can remove that fine scratching with a heat-gun or a torch--I don't recommend the torch and only cautiously recommend the heat gun. Lexan (polycarbonate) is easier that Plexi, but the Clearview is Plexi (acrylic). Exhaust all these other alternatives first!!! Fl Kev --- Adam Altman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've heard bad things about pledge--not good for use in sun. The UV rays can be harmful and yellow the built-up wax. Try Plexus instead. Desinged for outdoor (boat) use, and really kicks butt. IMHO. PLexus can be got at Chaparral and dennis kirk, if not at your local shop. adam Paul Koontz wrote: Try using Pledge spray wax (furniture polish) . My local glass professional uses only this and claims that the wax fills in the small scratches and brings the surface up to a clear finish. Paul Koontz 93 GTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Michael Esfeld Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 1:07 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: Windshield question to the List I bought a 4+ Clearview and I love it. The only thing I'm not as happy with is it seems to get fine scratches fairly easily. You don't notice them until the sun hits just right though. I have a great setup for cleaning too. Carry a natural sponge and a cloth diaper (also may be used for "pucker factor" tight turn cleanup...) which is about as non-abrasive as one can get. They sell a polish that might work to remove the scratches. Cost was about $120 or so as I recall. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Laurenson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:50 AM Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke __ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/
Re: Windshield question to the List
I bought a 4+ Clearview and I love it. The only thing I'm not as happy with is it seems to get fine scratches fairly easily. You don't notice them until the sun hits just right though. I have a great setup for cleaning too. Carry a natural sponge and a cloth diaper (also may be used for "pucker factor" tight turn cleanup...) which is about as non-abrasive as one can get. They sell a polish that might work to remove the scratches. Cost was about $120 or so as I recall. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Laurenson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:50 AM Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke
RE: Windshield question to the List
Try using Pledge spray wax (furniture polish) . My local glass professional uses only this and claims that the wax fills in the small scratches and brings the surface up to a clear finish. Paul Koontz 93 GTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Michael Esfeld Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 1:07 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: Windshield question to the List I bought a 4+ Clearview and I love it. The only thing I'm not as happy with is it seems to get fine scratches fairly easily. You don't notice them until the sun hits just right though. I have a great setup for cleaning too. Carry a natural sponge and a cloth diaper (also may be used for "pucker factor" tight turn cleanup...) which is about as non-abrasive as one can get. They sell a polish that might work to remove the scratches. Cost was about $120 or so as I recall. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Laurenson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:50 AM Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke
Re: Windshield question to the List
In a message dated 7/13/00 10:55:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up Here are my opinions of the 3 screens that I have. Keep in mind that I'm 5'10", so your mileage may vary. Stock - Puts the windblast at faceshield level and is extremely loud. MRA - this is the one on Kevin's page. It puts the wind just below my helmet. If I lift my head up an inch it puts me completely out of the turbulence and is very quiet. In my normal riding position it's so-so. Clearview +4 - The quietest of the bunch. Takes my whole upper body out of the airstream except for a little bit on the outside of my arms and shoulders. I use the MRA in the summer and the Clearview when it gets cold. Fred Grefe Manassas, Va
Re: Windshield question to the List
hawke, I don't think there is such animal (quietest shield) for our bike. I've tried 3 different types with no stellar results. I also rode I friend's GTS who had the deflector on his stock windshield and liked it. It did make a difference with wind noise, it seemed to place the air over my helmet making it quitter. I run the German MRA?? I think, looks way cool and does a reasonable job at wind deflection. George 5'11'' - Original Message - From: John Laurenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:50 AM Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke NetZero Free Internet Access and Email_ Download Now http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html Request a CDROM 1-800-333-3633 ___
Re: Windshield question to the List
I've heard bad things about pledge--not good for use in sun. The UV rays can be harmful and yellow the built-up wax. Try Plexus instead. Desinged for outdoor (boat) use, and really kicks butt. IMHO. PLexus can be got at Chaparral and dennis kirk, if not at your local shop. adam Paul Koontz wrote: Try using Pledge spray wax (furniture polish) . My local glass professional uses only this and claims that the wax fills in the small scratches and brings the surface up to a clear finish. Paul Koontz 93 GTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Michael Esfeld Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 1:07 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject:Re: Windshield question to the List I bought a 4+ Clearview and I love it. The only thing I'm not as happy with is it seems to get fine scratches fairly easily. You don't notice them until the sun hits just right though. I have a great setup for cleaning too. Carry a natural sponge and a cloth diaper (also may be used for "pucker factor" tight turn cleanup...) which is about as non-abrasive as one can get. They sell a polish that might work to remove the scratches. Cost was about $120 or so as I recall. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Laurenson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Multiple recipients of list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 7:50 AM Subject: Windshield question to the List I'm looking for input on the quietest windshield set up. I can't seem to get the windshield king, Kevin, to respond off list. Has anyone used the little BMW deflector on a stock screen? Does it work? Does it add a lot of wind buffeting noise? Where do you get one if it does work? hawke
