Spitfire Windshield

[RoughRider6421]

I wear a full face helmet so I don't worry about a windshield. I also like the look of my bike better without one.
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[cbeau]

I was gonna get a windshield...I am a new rider and the wind really bothered me at first. I have gotten used to it now tho and will not be getting the shield. I too do not like the looks of it .

[Trish]

I had a spitfire and gave it away. Look at mine. If you don't want the sporty look, it works great.
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[BigDean]

I did not like the Spitfire for my use, it's a little small... I am 6'2".

I have the National Cycle Dakota and love it!
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[rebelnick]

[Van]

[Trish]

[BigDean]

[Van]

[Seagull]

I installed my Spitfire like ddouble did. It works fine for me perhaps I wear FF helmet and expect some wind. I also tighten up my helmet strap good when I ride therefore the helmet does not move.

The National Cycle one may be better for taller riders because of the larger size. However, I am fine with the Spitfire myself

[Duke]

Lifeline:

A rope, usually with a flotation device of some sort attached, tossed to a person who has fallen overboard. The theory is that fear of drowning will help him hold on tight enough to be pulled back onto the ship.

In more casual usage:

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[rcoolbaugh]

I love it when a plan comes together!

With the spitfire there is exactly one good position but an infinite number of bad ones.
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[Duke]

Told ya!

[YA RLY]

This thread inspired me to give the old spitfire one last try. I have come to a conclusion, finally. I don't think I need it, period. no matter how I position it, I get beat silly. But if I just leave it of, I'm just fine. I don't have any problems on the highway, and the only time I can really say the beating would be worth it is when I'm tucking behind it in the rain.

Anybody interested in a slightly used smoked spitfire? lol

[Seagull]

Hi Nick.

Glad that you finally got it right.

Please show us a pic...I guess we are all interested to see it.

Again, congrats!!!

[ddouble]

It isn't easy but it is rewarding when you find the sweet spot.

Dan
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[Debby]

I guess I don't know what this "sweet spot" is, or feels like, but then I don't know what the UN sweet spot feels like either . Mine is a spit fire... I have been up to almost 55 mph and not bothered by much wind, so I guess it's ok. Now if I'm riding against pretty high winds, THEN my cheeks flap a little , but I like that

[Art Wallis]

I had the same problem with my first windshield (small Maier) on my Rebel 250. I adjusted the ht and or rake probably ten times before I got it as good as it was going to get. It helped a bunch but was not ever really happy with it. So read everything I could find about windshields and ended up going with the National Cycle Street Shield Ex, Best move I ever made. Adjusted the rake I think twice and it is fantastic. Love the four point mount. Nice and solid so don't need loctite or super glue.

Art
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85 Rebel 250

[Seagull]

Hi Nick:

Glad that you enjoy your ride again. 75mph...that is really amazing

Lesson learnt: for those fellow board members who consider a windshield, get a National Cycle shield instead to avoid the same frustration that Nick had gone through.

Jack probably hates me

[Seagull]

Do I care

Sorry Jack...