Search the Community
Showing results for tags 'windshield'.
-
Not sure I'm in the right forum for this since I'm new to Venturerider.org I just moved up from a V-Star 1100 Classic to a Venture and am in dire need of more (cooler) air in the riders seat. Any suggestions on windshield replacements, removing lowers in summer etc. will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Chief2756
-
Material saved for my info from earlier discussions: EDB RSV -Windshield an Rain Posted by: landpig On: 08-01-2006 12:33 PM Hi everyone, just got back from the Mountain Fest Motorcycle rally in WV. Had a Great time an met some fellow Royalstar Riders down there. I'll try an post some pix's when I get them uploaded. Well reason for the question is me an the navigator got caught in a cloud burst twice. No problem on rain beadin but it became unviewable driving plus the inside windshield an mirrors fogged up. I literally had to pullover on the line ( cause those coal roads ain't got no shoulders). WV cage drivers are very patient an good drivers they ain't in a hurry an gave us respectable distance. Any advice on product applications that won't degrade the windshield or options is appreciated. p.s. it was a little nerve racking an scary not being able to see at all ! Thx in Advance:Bunny: ************ Posted by: Tom On: 08-01-2006 01:49 PM I would try just a little on the shield...I used it and did as the instructions said and I nearly messed up my windshield.It would not come off till I got a high speed buffer and worked on it for 3 hours. I am not saying That some may not have had that happen but it even says not to use it on plastic type windshields on the instructions. Again NOT saying some have had luck with it,just what happened to me and others on this site. Tom ************ Posted by: rdttex On: 08-01-2006 01:59 PM I also carry rain x with me. when I see a possible rain cloud ahead I pull over an wipe a small amount on both sides. I've been doing that for years without any problems. the only other option is to buy a shorter shield. unfortunately in Texas I haven't had to use rain x in several months. maybe some day it will rain. ************ Posted by: Carbon_One On: 08-01-2006 03:20 PM Maybe the guys using the Rain-X have the watercraft formula. I know I won't use it on my bike thou. I use the Honda Plexis Glass cleaner and it does make the water nead up & flow off. Larry ************ Posted by: kckx270 On: 08-01-2006 03:29 PM Here in Florida we get alot of thunderstorms in the afternoons. A couple of things that help that I've found. Plexus plastic polish does ok. Plain lemon scented Pledge belive it or not helps too. Neither item will totally elimenate that particular concern, but does help. I also use Mothers chrome polish on the glass portion of my mirrors. Haven't had a problem with them fogging. ************ Posted by: kwtrains On: 08-01-2006 03:30 PM hello i have a clear veiw windshield just got it a couple of weeks ago thay recomend using rain x i have not tryed it yet but i will kevin wisor 1999 rsv jax fl ************ Posted by: Ace On: 08-01-2006 04:55 PM Whenever I clean my windshield, I put a coat of Meguires carnuba wax on the windshield, both sides. Have been doing this on my last 2 bikes and have never had a problem seeing through the windshield in the rain. It makes cleaning the windshield a whole lot easier as well. ************ NO NO Not for Me Posted by: Pilot On: 08-01-2006 05:17 PM No rainX for me. I have heard to many horror stories about using that. I use plain ol turtle wax, but have found that pledge all surface spray wax works just as well and it makes your ride smell good. You can pour some into a small plastic spray bottle and take it with you, it works great for me. ************ Posted by: Brad T On: 08-01-2006 07:37 PM I too had this problem and was wiping it with the back of hand just so that I could see. Problem was that I noticed I scratched the inside of the windshield Must have been my ring. It is not bad but if the light hits it right there is many little scratches, SO BE CAREFUL. Brad ************ Posted by: Denden On: 08-02-2006 08:07 AM I've got a Clearview windshield, and because of the way it's formed or slanted, it sheds water a lot better than the stock one. I use Plexus, and the water just beads up and blows away. I have no problem looking thru the windshield in the rain. ************ Posted by: Black Ice On: 08-02-2006 08:36 AM I was going to say the same thing. Ya beat me to it. I use plexus too. The rake of the Clear View seems to allow the water to run off much better than the stock shield. Cheers, Gary B ************ RSV-Windshield an Rain Posted by: ediddy On: 08-02-2006 08:55 AM I have the clearview windshield and I got caught in a downpour last sunday. Going 50mph I didn't have any trouble seeing through the shield. I clean my shield with Honda proline spray polish. I have the xtra large shield with the vent. I am completely behind the windshield. ************ Posted by: kjcole On: 08-02-2006 09:04 AM The Yamaha windshield is a coated Lexan, and the coating is not compatible with the standard formula Rain-X made for glass. You will damage the shield. The Clearview is not coated and so Rain-X will work. I'm not familiar with the marine variety. I use spray Pledge on mine to clean it, but it doesn't make a huge difference in the rain. Kelly ************ Posted by: ryder On: 08-02-2006 05:52 PM the replacement windshield on my bike is a slipstream, I don't think it's coated with any thing. ************ Posted by: Denden On: 08-02-2006 09:16 PM I've got the Clearview that is 16 inches high, and 2 1/2 inches wider on each side, without the vent. But mine is last year's style, before they re-designed it with more slant. Mine is good, but the new ones are even better, and look better. J&P Cycles also carries the same windshield as the JC Whitney windshield. If you want the shorter one, check with them. part no.ZZ76250 clear or ZZ76251 tinted "http://www.jpcycles.com"
