Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
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Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
Trying to decide on a W/S that would be effective and also look good on my stripped 83 Aspy. I have narrowed things bit and am leaning toward a slipstreamer S-08-T like the attached pic. Anyone here use this one & how do you like it? Or maybe someone has another recommendation for a W/S that they have used/seen and liked.
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1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
this was on my 82 when I bought it. It was great at speed on the highway but for cruising back roads and traveling around town I just about cooked due to no breeze.
I took it off and I'm going to replace it with a National Cycle Street Shield EX.
I took it off and I'm going to replace it with a National Cycle Street Shield EX.
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
That one looks really good 5speed but thinking you need the one for 7/8" bars(I see they are available) and wondering how the clamps that go on the forks will adapt. Hope you do this soon and let me know how you make out with the installation. It would look really cool on my 83.
Jonesz
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
I do..that was the first pic I found online. lolJonesz wrote:That one looks really good 5speed but thinking you need the one for 7/8" bars(I see they are available) and wondering how the clamps that go on the forks will adapt. Hope you do this soon and let me know how you make out with the installation. It would look really cool on my 83.
I plan on ordering it this week. From the pics I've seen online..the fork mounts are hose clamps so that shouldn't be difficult.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
I had the street shield on my Yamaha, and it worked ok, but I found the clamping system to be very poor. Unless they've changed the design, the hose clamp is light weight and narrow, and the plastic mount it goes through is too small to allow use of a better clamp. Just passing along my experience...5speed wrote:I do..that was the first pic I found online. lolJonesz wrote:That one looks really good 5speed but thinking you need the one for 7/8" bars(I see they are available) and wondering how the clamps that go on the forks will adapt. Hope you do this soon and let me know how you make out with the installation. It would look really cool on my 83.
I plan on ordering it this week. From the pics I've seen online..the fork mounts are hose clamps so that shouldn't be difficult.
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'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
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'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
did it look like this?
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1986 Yamaha FJ1200
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1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
Naked,....with a windshield? Sounds like a contradiction in terms to me
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
Cyborg I hear ya purchased a helmet with drop down shield and hoped to avoid the W/S but it seems my 70 plus year neck does not agree. A few rides in and it seems like I get so much pain in my neck for a few days after that most of the fun is taken out of my ride!
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1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
I agree. Serious riding, (highway etc) requires a windshield. I rode my 78 naked, (no windshield), til I had enough of the wind. (around 50 years old)
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
Neck pain can also be caused by the handlebars being too far away, causes you to lean forward then have to look up putting your neck and shoulders under strain. If the muscles in the back of your neck and upper shoulders are the ones feeling the pain then look to see how far you have to reach to get to the handlebars.
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
Yes, exactly. I had to play around with the shield some to get it at the angle I liked, and after 5 or 6 adjustments, the hose clamp just couldn't take it. IIRC, i ended up using some heavy duty zip ties instead...5speed wrote:did it look like this?
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
I think John Schmidt also tried one on his '84 standard build and didn't like the mounts much...
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
humm.. I was looking at the forks last night and I'm wondering if I can make a mount that fastens to the bolt on the triple tree clamp.Track T 2411 wrote:Yes, exactly. I had to play around with the shield some to get it at the angle I liked, and after 5 or 6 adjustments, the hose clamp just couldn't take it. IIRC, i ended up using some heavy duty zip ties instead...5speed wrote:did it look like this?
I'll look at other windshields too. I'm not set on this one although I do like the shape.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
well..I've been wasting time looking at windshields and..I think I will go with this one based on Track T 2411's feedback. it is strictly handle bar mount. My wife's shadow had a memphis shades windshield on it and the mounts are extremely well made.
It is 18" high..same as the National cycle one.
It is 18" high..same as the National cycle one.
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1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: Looking for a windshield for my naked 83
I like that one 5speed. Shape, size, tint and handlebar mount. I really want to buy something that looks good and is functional as opposed to jury rigging mounts etc. Where did you find it? Available in Canada? BTW appreciate the folks offering help on the handlebar location but the present set=up feels ok to me. Shoulders etc feel fine but have a hard time turning my neck the day after a long ride. I am putting some of the blame for that on age and a bit of arthritis in my neck joints!
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1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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