Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (danbgt) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:18:05 GMT

With the vent system on the Valk I/S you don't get grated bug guts slung at you, but you do get some on the inside of the shield.
Get you some airwings. You'll love them.
I was sure wishing I has them on the Red Dragon on that trip back from PA. Until we got blasted by that Accord. It ripped that right radiator pod right there. If I'd have had the airwings on, that side would have been toasted too. But, they were safe at home on the other dragon!!

-Dan

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:26:57 GMT

Ditto on the Airwings, Dan. I have been told by many that this, along with the vent, are definite must add items for the Wing. I have the vent in the shield on my Wing already, and my brothers Wing does not. Believe me there is a huge difference in both cooling and buffeting with the vent. The only draw back to the vent is that you occasionally get cheese grated bug fragments streamlined at you with it open.

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (danbgt) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:38:46 GMT

I'm not sure a vent in the windshield would ever really provide any significant cooling. But, it really makes a difference in the buffeting.
The Valkyrie Interstate has a vent in the front fairing just above the headlight that comes out the grill in the top of the instrument panel. It removes all the buffeting.
I think what really makes a difference in the airflow for cooling is Baker Airwings. You can direct the airflow toward the front of your legs and it blows right up the...

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (Chicago) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:48:43 GMT

dukey33 wrote:

I'm not as wide as my windshield.
duke

Well, that makes one of us!

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (dukey33) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:44:58 GMT

bamaTrider wrote:
If the wind is not hitting the shield, then it is hitting you instead. I fail to see why removing the shield would affect mileage or add performance that much since there is still a significant amount of drag involved....logically speaking that is.

Stan

I'm not as wide as my windshield.
duke

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (2Smooth4U) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:37:32 GMT

A former board member, jreiter (sp), had a vent in his Ace-T shield. I saw it a few years ago at the Leesburg,Fl. Bikefest. I thought it was a good idea when I rode 105 degree temps last year in South Dakota. The ides once again crossed my mind when I faced extreme headwinds in New york last month. I wasn't sure where to get a vent. Following this post (thanks) I contacted Clearview shields and ordered one for my bike. I have a 3+ Valkyrie-cut shield I got from CleRider. It was $48 + $5...

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:30:05 GMT

If the wind is not hitting the shield, then it is hitting you instead. I fail to see why removing the shield would affect mileage or add performance that much since there is still a significant amount of drag involved....logically speaking that is.

Stan

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (dukey33) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:01:06 GMT

TRH,
I know what you mean about riding w/o the shield. It's ALOT more air. I did that a couple of years ago (and maybe last summer too?), but found that I was alot more tired after a day of riding. The wind just really takes it out of you. For short trips and short 1hr rides, it's fine, but go 3-400 miles and I was about whipped. Got the best gas mileage ever riding like that, but I decided I couldn't do many long trips that way.
The vent is not big enough to relieve...

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (Triderhouston) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:46:45 GMT

Looking at it again , and from the drivers seat perspective , I am not sure I could really get the vent much lower than where you mounted it . I have the windshield bags on my bike and they would probably block the vent if it were any lower than yours is . For right now while it is so hot out I have the shield off and am really enjoying the extra air . I have also noticed that the bike feels a lot better without it on , with it it feels like you are pushing a barn door in front of you . Does...

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:53:39 GMT

Duke....thanks for the shot of the tach. I see you temp guage on the bike recording 104 degrees. Ouch!

alepel

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (dukey33) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:10:17 GMT

Al, here's an image with the tach. The mount is a very basic clamp. Likely came with the tach.
(now you can really see how messy the garage is! and I had just opened the doors to take the pic so it really was 104F in there! )

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:09:16 GMT

Dukey....you've done a great job. You've sparked an interest in me to add a vent. I have a Clearview and so like BamaTrider says I could get the Clearview vent to fit on mine. I find that my Clearview really blocks the wind but does create quite a dead air space. So a little added airstream might be nice especially on these really hot days.

I am also intrigued by the Tach (?) you've got mounted on your handlebars. Any chances you've got a photo of it from the drivers...

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:38:30 GMT

For those that already have the Clearview shield, they offer the vent to fit their windshields for $48. I'd be willing to bet it would also fit the stock shield perfectly, and they could give you the measurements they use for proper location of the vent. The one that Stephens T had worked great on his Clearview shield.

Stan

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (Triderhouston) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:35:36 GMT

I really like the looks of the vent too . I do think I would like it a little lower though . I guess it is a trade off for a slightly cleaner look vs a little less air flow , but I would want it more in front of the gauge cluster . But that is also my least favorite thing about the T , they could have made that area a little more attractive in my opinion .

Re: Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (West Tn Dawg) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:35:09 GMT

Looks great! I would like to have this mod.

Rick

Ventilated stock shield

feeds@yuku.com (dukey33) — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:46:50 GMT

Okay, I finally got around to installing a vent in the stock windshield.
I got a GL1800 vent for cheap on eBay and traded for a stock Tourer windshield. Neither of these items were in pristine condition but that's okay since I was experimenting with this whole idea anyway.

The spot I picked to place the vent wasn't scientifically chosen in a windtunnel. Instead, I placed a piece of tape on the windshield where I thought I wanted it and rode around to make sure it...