Pale Rider 07
Well-known member
I saw the UPS guy unloading my big box from the truck, in front of the office yesterday. I was horrified to see the box all banged up and portions of it torn. I ran down to the front desk to make sure I had a chance to inspect the windshield before the delivery guy left. Thankfully it was well packed and looked in pristine condition.
Installation took all of about 20 minutes and I was ready to give it a test. I ran up to the grocery store to pick up a couple of things for dinner. I immediately notice a difference at low speeds. The sound of rushing air, which would normally begin around 35 mph, was not there. I was not able to get the bike up to any decent speed, so I would have to wait for my morning commute for the real test.
All I can say is that, to me, this a new bike! As I cruised over to the toll road, 35 - 45, I left the windshield all the way down. I was getting some nice cool morning air in my face, but it was smooth and steady. When I merged on to the toll road and hit about 65 - 70, I raised the shield all the way up and I heard something I had never experienced before on this bike. The sound of my engine. It was great to hear the engine rev up to highway speed and once I was settled in, I was able to use the sound of the engine to help maintain my speed. And it's the little things that you notice, such as being able to turn your head to check the next lane and not getting your head snapped back. Although the best part was being able to ride all the way to work with my visor up. I also noticed that with the windshield all the way raised, I still got a nice, soft flow of air in around my torso from the front instead of the rush of hot air from below. :yahoo:
Why the FJR does not come off the factory floor with a better setup is a mystery to me. This has made such an improvement in the quality of my ride that it does not qualify as a farkle...it's a requirement!
Hats off to Big-D, your review and pics helped me get here!!
The stats:
I'm 6'1" with a 34 inch inseam
Stock seat raised
Replaced Yamaha OEM Touring windshield which is +4
I ordered the +5 height, +4 width w/gray tint
When fully raised, I'm looking over the top of the windshield by a good inch
Installation took all of about 20 minutes and I was ready to give it a test. I ran up to the grocery store to pick up a couple of things for dinner. I immediately notice a difference at low speeds. The sound of rushing air, which would normally begin around 35 mph, was not there. I was not able to get the bike up to any decent speed, so I would have to wait for my morning commute for the real test.
All I can say is that, to me, this a new bike! As I cruised over to the toll road, 35 - 45, I left the windshield all the way down. I was getting some nice cool morning air in my face, but it was smooth and steady. When I merged on to the toll road and hit about 65 - 70, I raised the shield all the way up and I heard something I had never experienced before on this bike. The sound of my engine. It was great to hear the engine rev up to highway speed and once I was settled in, I was able to use the sound of the engine to help maintain my speed. And it's the little things that you notice, such as being able to turn your head to check the next lane and not getting your head snapped back. Although the best part was being able to ride all the way to work with my visor up. I also noticed that with the windshield all the way raised, I still got a nice, soft flow of air in around my torso from the front instead of the rush of hot air from below. :yahoo:
Why the FJR does not come off the factory floor with a better setup is a mystery to me. This has made such an improvement in the quality of my ride that it does not qualify as a farkle...it's a requirement!
Hats off to Big-D, your review and pics helped me get here!!
The stats:
I'm 6'1" with a 34 inch inseam
Stock seat raised
Replaced Yamaha OEM Touring windshield which is +4
I ordered the +5 height, +4 width w/gray tint
When fully raised, I'm looking over the top of the windshield by a good inch
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