Took off the spitfire

[YA RLY]

A week or so ago, I decided to take off the spitfire and see how different it was without a windscreen. I actually like it better without it. But, for giggles, I thought I would try to put it back on and see if I could get it adjusted right so it wouldn't toss my helmet around so much. I can't seem to get it right, so I just took it off again. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what the best mounting points on the bars would be? I'm 5'10", if that helps any.

[ThumperWabbt]

I was never able to get mine mounted so that my head wasn't being tossed around. I definitely prefer riding without it, even at higher speeds.
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[ddouble]

It takes much patience and time to get the adjustment just right. Miss Dottie prefers hers on. I switch back and forth, its off now that the weather is nice. On longer rides or rain, cold weather I will pop mine back on.

Dan
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[GrumpyCoyote]

I'm 5' 8" and was being pounded by my Spitfire. It was set at what seemed to be the logical angle to block wind and send it over my head; slightly forward of the fork rake angle. It actually just sent massive turbulence right at my dome instead.

Today I adjusted it to more or less follow the line of the fork rake, it looks like it's sweeping the wind right into my face - yet works like a charm. Counter-intuitive, but worth the tweak.

It’s a little unnerving because I am basically looking right at the top edge, but it works much better now. I’ll still be playing with height to see if I can fine tune, but I’m on the right track.

Once it’s dialed in, I’ll snap pix and illustrate the old angle.

[eddie]

YA RLY,

I've heard thing about the spitfire that I didn't like. Mainly more vibration. I don't know for sure if all is true what I heard. however I saw a picture of Trish's bike and like how it looked compared to the spitfire. I think it looked better (my opinion). I ordered one for my rebel and it looks and rides great. I got it from National Cycle, model # NC125B. My bike rides and feels so much more stable. I'm not trying to sell you on an NC125B just letting you know it looks and feels good on my bike.

[tbolt]

I also have a National Cycle windscreen, I think it's called the "Deflector Screen". You can see it in my pics.

I like it. I don't get a lot of turbulence at my helmet, but I'm also shorter (5'5") so that might have something to do with it.

[eddie]

mine is not called "deflector screen", it is called "Dakota 3.0mm". it is fork mounted not handle bar mounted. I get no vibration or turbulance at my helmet (I'm 5'8"). I have no picture of it. If you look in Trish's garage she has a picture of her bike there, Mine looks the same.

[Scoot]

I have the Spitfire. I'm 5'6". I've mounted it up high on the handlebars and angled to match the rake. No problems with turbulence. You can see in my garage.

[MillenniumRebel]

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[GrumpyCoyote]

Interesting,

I simply mounted the screen against the spedo gauge housing and wedged a tiny piece of foam back there. No glue or anything, just a slip of closed-cell trimmed from my tailbag. Not a bit of vibration.

If it was just hanging there in space from the two point mount, I bet it would bounce quite a bit, but as I have mine set up - quiet and secure.

[ickb]

[GrumpyCoyote]

Gotta admit,

I'm still monkeying with mine. Closer each time, but it is a pain to adjust the mount points.

[YA RLY]

I think later on I may try something that's fork mounted, but for the time being, I'm fine without it. I'm not really happy with all the vibration either. I may just decide to sell the spitfire and get something else when it becomes a necessity. Not having it on right now does allow a lot more air to get to me, which helps me stay cooler, but it also pushed me back in the seat a bit at highway speeds.

Oh well, I could have worse problems.

[MillenniumRebel]

[GrumpyCoyote]

Ok, after my daily futz with it, I think it's dialed in.

I have it free floating now, not on the speedo. Some small vibrations on idle, but no niose at all and it stays put.

The key was the angle. Just about dead on with the rake.

[ickb]