Windshield?

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Windshield?

29 Jun 2011 00:59
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Anybody have any sugestions on a good fitting, nice looking windshield for a 77 kz 1000 ltd?
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Re: Windshield?

29 Jun 2011 03:38
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I'm looking for a windscreen for my KZ900 too.
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Re: Windshield?

29 Jun 2011 16:24 - 29 Jun 2011 16:26
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Like this?

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I got this when I picked up a bike for COE1948. He doesnt want it. There are no clamps to monut it though. That bike is a 78 kz650 Thats what it came from, so I dont know what it may fit
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Re: Windshield?

29 Jun 2011 17:42 - 29 Jun 2011 17:42
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I put a little spitfire windshield on my '78 KZ750. It works well and I think it looks pretty unobtrusive. At most angles you don't even notice it.

You can see it in this photo. My bike is second from the right.

www.flickr.com/photos/patjarrett/5611086...t-72157626479073394/
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Re: Windshield?

03 Jul 2011 15:15
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Just saw this advertised in Motorcycle Classics magazine.

Emgo Viper Fairing - $69 US

www.hvccycle.com/windshield.html Scroll down to the bottom.
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Re: Windshield?

03 Jul 2011 15:47
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In my experience, the small fairings, similar to oem fairing on BMW R90S, do little but protect a tank bag while riding in the rain.

They do look pretty cool in some applications, and might possibly offer some minimal reduction in wind resistance.

And perhaps rearrange the wind buffeting somewhat, for better or worse.

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Re: Windshield?

04 Jul 2011 13:48
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I like the Spitfire also. I have a large windshield like the one pictured, installed it, rode six mile round trip on a July day and I swear I lost 10 lbs in sweat. It blocked all the air flow except that coming from the motor. Must have been 150 degrees behind that windshield.
It's still leaning against the wall in the garage.

I'm thinking about buying another Spitfire.
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Re: Windshield?

04 Jul 2011 14:02
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I've fitted a couple of these Memphis Shades wind screens. I like them because they mount with authentic looking hardware. Some wind screens look like a strange insect that's just grabbed onto the front of the bike.

Here's the link:

www.memphisshades.com/metric-shades

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Re: Windshield?

15 Jul 2011 18:59
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Thanks for all the feed back. I found a few and it looks like i'm going with this one. www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/5/80/352...er-Sport-Shield.aspx
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Re: Windshield?

15 Jul 2011 23:56 - 15 Jul 2011 23:58
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Take a look at Househunter's windscreen in this thread:

kzrider.com/forum/17-ride-reports/460043-iron-butt-ride#463033
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Re: Windshield?

17 Jul 2011 18:40
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KZBob77 wrote: Thanks for all the feed back. I found a few and it looks like i'm going with this one. www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/5/80/352...er-Sport-Shield.aspx

I had one of those on a previous 750 twin and really liked it. PITA mounting it on Superbike bars though.
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