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[Joe]

This morning, before my ride to work, I decided to take off that foolish after-thought of a stock windshield to see if there is a difference in the buffeting I hear, more than feel. What a difference!!! Without the windshield, the air hits me just below my full-faced helmet and feels and sounds so much "cleaner". I'm thinking of taking out the Dremel tool and shaving off a shit- load of the windshield, purely for looks.... Anyone else done this? No windshield, or a shortend version? Joe...in Kansas

[guppies04@aol.com]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Joe" wrote:

> This morning, before my ride to work, I decided to take off that > foolish after-thought of a stock windshield to see if there is a > difference in the buffeting I hear, more than feel. > > What a difference!!! Without the windshield, the air hits me just > below my full-faced helmet and feels and sounds so much "cleaner". > > I'm thinking of taking out the Dremel tool and shaving off a shit- > load of the windshield, purely for looks.... > > Anyone else done this? No windshield, or a shortend version? > > Joe...in Kansas

Joe, I ride an 86 600 and it didn't have a windshield, just a number plate and I love it. Had an opportunity to ride a y2k the othe r day with the stock sreen and man what a diff that made. Now I understand why everyone says they use ear plugs when riding. The noise from the wind was deafening. So, i agree, cut that waste of plastic off!

[Tengai650]

At 2:15 PM +0000 8/9/01, Joe wrote:

>This morning, before my ride to work, I decided to take off that >foolish after-thought of a stock windshield to see if there is a >difference in the buffeting I hear, more than feel. > >What a difference!!! Without the windshield, the air hits me just >below my full-faced helmet and feels and sounds so much "cleaner". > >I'm thinking of taking out the Dremel tool and shaving off a shit- >load of the windshield, purely for looks.... > >Anyone else done this? No windshield, or a shortend version?

My A2 had an AGV helmet visor that I mounted as a windshield until I did the A-Team look with Krok's headlight guard. It looked and worked great. On my A3, I used the AGV visor as a template and trimmed the stock shield with a Dremel tool. I then put some edging on the top. looks and works great too. Mark B2 A2 A3

[Jim Keal]

I also removed my w/s last weekend in a fit of rage over the noise and heat (over 90 degrees on the shores of Lake Superior). I enjoy the increased cooling and reduced noise. I'm considering getting a tall w/s for the cold. Any suggestions for a 6'4" person? -Jim

>At 2:15 PM +0000 8/9/01, Joe wrote: > >This morning, before my ride to work, I decided to take off that > >foolish after-thought of a stock windshield to see if there is a > >difference in the buffeting I hear, more than feel. > > > >What a difference!!! Without the windshield, the air hits me just > >below my full-faced helmet and feels and sounds so much "cleaner". > >

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--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Joe" wrote:

> This morning, before my ride to work, I decided to take off that > foolish after-thought of a stock windshield to see if there is a > difference in the buffeting I hear, more than feel. > > What a difference!!! Without the windshield, the air hits me just > below my full-faced helmet and feels and sounds so much "cleaner". > > I'm thinking of taking out the Dremel tool and shaving off a shit- > load of the windshield, purely for looks.... > > Anyone else done this? No windshield, or a shortend version? > > Joe...in Kansas

Yes, I've tried it. Without the stock winshield you will probably be able to drive longer distances. Simply for the fact of the wind not blowing your head around. With a Rifle windshield, Im guessing you could go even further in more comfort.

[Dan Oaks]

on 8/9/01 2:15 PM, Joe at zooka@... wrote:

> This morning, before my ride to work, I decided to take off that > foolish after-thought of a stock windshield to see if there is a > difference in the buffeting I hear, more than feel. > > What a difference!!! Without the windshield, the air hits me just > below my full-faced helmet and feels and sounds so much "cleaner". > > I'm thinking of taking out the Dremel tool and shaving off a shit- > load of the windshield, purely for looks.... > > Anyone else done this? No windshield, or a shortend version? > > Joe...in Kansas > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

Yes! I agree that one of the best modifications you can make on a KLR650 is to remove the windshield, or if you prefer, replace it with a much taller one that sends the buffting wind over your head. You can get a real taste for the difference simply by standing up at about 50MPH to get your face out of the buffeting. I dislike windshields anyway, I'm a dirt rider. -- bierdo

[RichardM]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Joe" wrote:

>Anyone else done this? No windshield, or a shortend version?

No windshield for the last 8k miles or so. I've never tried an aftermarket tall shield but I might look into one when winter comes.

[Al Maurine]

This is so wierd! I just took off my tall Clearview screen because of the buffetting I was getting - am running now with the stock shield but thought I might try it without any shield. I had this problem with my 97 R1100R BMW - no after-market windshield worked on that bike - always had turbulance and buffeting - so I finally ended up riding it with no screen at all and found that it was much better to sit up in 'clean air'. I thought about this on my trip to Redmond this year - riding down the road at 60/65mph I would occasionaly stand up on the pegs and it just got totally quiet - and I thought 'this would be great if I could get this all the time' - well, off goes the stock shield - I'll report later how it works for me. Anybody want to buy a slightly used National Cycle tall screen - it's the Kawasaki optional tall screen. If interested, post me directly. Oh! By-the-way the Rife shield is pretty 'shitty' looking - I was going to get one but saw one on a bike at the BMW MOA rally and thought different after I saw it - yuk! But that's my opinion and it may work well for others - I have had other Rifle products in the past and thought they were great - the KLR shield by them just doesn't do it for me. Al Maurine Shoreview, MN A-15

[Jonathan Sykes (SWUS)]

I just ordered a 7" (higher than stock) Clearview: now all this talk of removing the windshield altogether! I'm 6' and ordered the taller screen to keep most of the wind and rain off my body on road trips. Still want to see over the screen, not through it. Hopefully I won't get more buffering than I already do!!

[Porter H. Watson]

I've had the Clearview +7 on for several months, and used it on long trip thru Mexico & Central America. Only had the stock one for comparison, but the +7 worked well for me(also 6'1").--PHW

On Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:51:44 -0600, Jonathan Sykes (SWUS) wrote: > I just ordered a 7" (higher than stock) Clearview: now all this talk of removing the windshield altogether! I'm 6' and ordered the taller screen to keep most of the wind and rain off my body on road trips. Still want to see over the screen, not through it. Hopefully I won't get more buffering than I already do!! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > on the road(almost) and lovin' it!! _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/