Wind screen pics for DR650 - Page 3

racket · 09-06-2006, 05:14 AM

Here's my homemade creation. It's basically an extension of the headlight shroud. The small amount of wind it deflects is noticable and it doesn't look too outlandish. The downside is that it is 3mm thick to give it the flexibility to bend around the shroud which appears a little dangerous when looking down on it from the seat!

Hornet · 09-06-2006, 08:58 AM

M1Jeep · 09-06-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by shoco

Ah, ok. This is it, then, right? And I've gotta ask you one more question: On the JC Whitney site, I don't see a "deflector" shield made specifically for the DR. Did you find one, or are you using one made for a different bike (which one?) that happens to also fit the DR?

Thanks, man.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...967243/c-10111

That's the one we're using...it's universal. Here's a link to the mfg's site:

http://www.nationalcycle.com/catalog...orScreens.html

snowrider · 09-06-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shoco

Ah, ok. This is it, then, right? And I've gotta ask you one more question: On the JC Whitney site, I don't see a "deflector" shield made specifically for the DR. Did you find one, or are you using one made for a different bike (which one?) that happens to also fit the DR?

Thanks, man.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...967243/c-10111

Yup, that's it. There's only one deflector shield as far as I know--it's a universal handlebar mount windshield made for any bike. JC Whitney may make you put in your vehicle and year and everything, but it's got nothing to do with the windshield. I grabbed mine off a shelf at a local shop.

edit>> sorry for the redundancy, I didn't scroll down first

Gary B. · 09-10-2006, 03:26 PM

OK, so I ordered a Spitfire today from Dennis Kirk. Any mounting tips?

Gary B. · 09-18-2006, 08:01 PM

I've been playing with a SplitFire windshield for about a week now. I'm real close to tossing this thing on the side of the road. It seems to take the wind blast off my chest and deposit it right on my face shield. The noise is deafening in my helmet. Any tips???

snowrider · 09-18-2006, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary B.

I've been playing with a SplitFire windshield for about a week now. I'm real close to tossing this thing on the side of the road. It seems to take the wind blast off my chest and deposit it right on my face shield. The noise is deafening in my helmet. Any tips???

Yeah, it's too high and/or too vertical. Lean it back until the wind doesn't hit you in the face anymore. That's why it's adjustable.

sharpblade · 09-19-2006, 10:07 AM

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...9/100_0045.jpg

M1Jeep · 09-19-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sharpblade

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...9/100_0045.jpg

I like the Parabellum's coverage, it's just that I prefer not having to look through a windshield while riding.

sharpblade · 09-19-2006, 12:27 PM

I don't look through mine. A couple inches over. You may have got the wrong size.

Dirtysouth · 09-19-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sharpblade

I don't look through mine. A couple inches over. You may have got the wrong size.

Same here, I have the medium and look over it. I'm 5'10 and that is what charles (parabellum guy) recommended and it works great.

M1Jeep · 09-19-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtysouth

Same here, I have the medium and look over it. I'm 5'10 and that is what charles (parabellum guy) recommended and it works great.

I don't have one, but I'm vertically challenged (only 5'5"), so there's a good chance I'd be looking through it even if I did get the shorter (medium) version.

Dirtysouth · 09-19-2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by M1Jeep

I don't have one, but I'm vertically challenged (only 5'5"), so there's a good chance I'd be looking through it even if I did get the shorter (medium) version.

You'd definetly be looking through it unless you trimmed it. I believe that parabellum does custom shields/dimensions though if you're interested.

Lone Rider · 09-19-2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtysouth

Same here, I have the medium and look over it. I'm 5'10 and that is what charles (parabellum guy) recommended and it works great.

I'm 5'10 too and ordered the tall screen. It works well, sending the air to the top of my helmet and visabilty is good.

I did change 4 of the mounting bolts over to thumb screws and wingnuts. This allows me to remove it easily, store it on top of my luggage bag under a spider net and ride dirt with fewer worries. This screen is very stout and I would not want to go thru it on a get-off. The screen is very close to you and that's great to protect you from wind/weather, etc, but is very bad for off road use, especially when standing.

Dirtysouth · 09-19-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lone Rider

I did change 4 of the mounting bolts over to thumb screws and wingnuts. This allows me to remove it easily....

That's a good idea, would go a whole lot quicker than unscrewing it. I agree with not wanting to tangle with it during a getoff, that thing is stout. I would think it is one of the better made screens out there.

09-06-2006, 08:58 AM	#32
Hornet Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: NW New Jersey Oddometer: 192	Here's mine.

09-10-2006, 03:26 PM	#35
Gary B. Older than dirt... Joined: Sep 2006 Location: East Troy, Wisconsin Oddometer: 542	OK, so I ordered a Spitfire today from Dennis Kirk. Any mounting tips? __________________ "Male menopause is a lot more fun than female menopause. With female menopause you gain weight and get hot flashes. Male menopause ? you get to date young girls and drive motorcycles."----- John Wayne DR stands for "Daily Rider" '06 Suzuki DR650SE '06 Kawasaki Concours - 2up Cruiser '99 Yamaha YZ400 '05 KTM 125SX-SOLD!!! '90 KTM LC4-the bike's gone, but the memory remains, along with the oil spots on the floor

09-18-2006, 08:01 PM	#36
Gary B. Older than dirt... Joined: Sep 2006 Location: East Troy, Wisconsin Oddometer: 542	SplitFire I've been playing with a SplitFire windshield for about a week now. I'm real close to tossing this thing on the side of the road. It seems to take the wind blast off my chest and deposit it right on my face shield. The noise is deafening in my helmet. Any tips??? __________________ "Male menopause is a lot more fun than female menopause. With female menopause you gain weight and get hot flashes. Male menopause ? you get to date young girls and drive motorcycles."----- John Wayne DR stands for "Daily Rider" '06 Suzuki DR650SE '06 Kawasaki Concours - 2up Cruiser '99 Yamaha YZ400 '05 KTM 125SX-SOLD!!! '90 KTM LC4-the bike's gone, but the memory remains, along with the oil spots on the floor

09-19-2006, 10:07 AM	#38
sharpblade Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Oddometer: 73	Parabellum, It really works http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...9/100_0045.jpg

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09-06-2006, 05:14 AM	#31
racket Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Oddometer: 117	Here's my homemade creation. It's basically an extension of the headlight shroud. The small amount of wind it deflects is noticable and it doesn't look too outlandish. The downside is that it is 3mm thick to give it the flexibility to bend around the shroud which appears a little dangerous when looking down on it from the seat!

09-19-2006, 12:27 PM	#40
sharpblade Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Oddometer: 73	I don't look through mine. A couple inches over. You may have got the wrong size.