[Hawker22]

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Good info. I have one of those "slightly thicker than OEM" windshields as well, made by Slipstream, I think. I noticed that there should be about 1 1/2" of height adjustment based on the oblong holes at the base of the OEM. I will be taking a look at my new one and then will try to figure out what you said. I hope that I will be able to raise mine about an inch or better.

OOOOPS Just noticed that this is for your 1500. Still apply for my 1200???????

Thanks Hawker22

 

[Hawker22]

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I got it done tonight. Was able to raise it about 1 1/4 " and it looks better. No chance to try it on the highway yet. Will do it tomorrow. The mirrors are a bit of abitch.

Ken

 

[Hawker22]

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exavid wrote:

The thing I don't like about the NACA vent is you can't close it if you should need or want to. If it turns out rain does come through you'd have to use duct tape. This is approved in Canada (red/green)but maybe not in the US. If you get the 4" taller one you can always cut it down if you don't like it.

Ah ha ha on the red/green thing. That guy is super cool(kewl).

I tested my slightly taller windshield today and it was a good improvement. I think I may even like one that is another 2" taller. I could still rise up to see over it in a pinch. Today, I leaned foward and placed my head down toward the center of the handle bars and I was amazed at how calm it was there. All I could hear was the steady purr of that ol engine. I was just trying to hear a bit of news about our coming Ophilia this weekend. Hopefully it will be just a breezy rain by the time it reaches the shores of NS. Paul, you will be pleased to learn that I ordered a chatterbox kit for my helmet-should be here next week. Then I won't have to lean foward to hear the news.

 

[Hawker22]

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exavid wrote:

You might have a problem with your speakers, on both my 1200 and 1500 I can hear the radio just fine with the front speakers at highway speeds. Never have to turn it up quite to half way on the volume controls. The automatic volume control does a good job, it comes in at around 45 mph and raises the volume. I had rear speakers on both bikes but always ended up using only the front. The headsets do make it better for music, I use them when I listen to classical music from our local classical station, the dynamic range of most classical pieces is just too wide to work well without them.

Oh the speakers are OK, I just did not have the volume up quite enough, and I have yet to prove the auto volume is working. I just need to doa trial on that feature. I also just got an HJC AC-3 helmet and it covers my ears a lot better. Can't wait to get the headset.