[Mr Magic Fingers]

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Wow GS...



That was quick! Thanks so much! I am going out to measure mine to see what the difference is.



Tim.

 

[Mr Magic Fingers]

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Hmmmmm...



Mine is 18" and 21" respectively.



I have been thinking about new windshield for some time and now with being elevated, I have been thinking harder.



It offers good wind protection for you and your passenger?



Tim.

 

[93Wing]

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Rudy wrote:

I have the vented Tulsa but not the tall.

It works well for me in the rain so I wonder why the attack face would be different with the tall. :?

I like the heads-up display from the angle of reflection from the inside. I make sure anything I want to see on the display is mounted well forward on the key bridge or the instrument bezel so that the reflections are all below my normal field of vision.
Works very well with my lighted fog light switch, my black Kuryakyn LED voltmeter and my SmartLight display.

Everything is right there for me, and the passenger can also see it, if she want's to.

Only thing I don't like about the Tulsa is the rain likes to run up to the top from the center of the screen and run over the top.

I cured this and ALL wind off of my passenger by adding clamp-ribbed rubber door molding to the edge of the screen. Works so well that a few times since, the passenger complained that after the last stop she forgot to put on her riding glasses and didn't notice for quite a while.

I thought I would hate the molding being there but it's been fine. In fact, I use it as a small light shield when riding into the blinding sun.

I'll get another vented Tulsa next time and re-do the edge molding as well.

The height of mine is such that I have to hang my buns on the rise behind me to see over it. But at least I can. I would not ride with a windscreen you could not arrange to see over while riding. Fogging up blind coming out of a cold low-land area at speed will get you straight on that problem very quickly.

Rudy, got a pic of this mod?????

 

[ding dong]

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As stated in the first post, the only time the reflection bothered me was going into a curve with sun and shadows from the treesacross the roadway but that is a very critical area. Not a time for visibility problems. In other conditions the reflection isn't a problem.

 

[Rudy]

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93Wing wrote:

Rudy wrote:

I have the vented Tulsa but not the tall.

It works well for me in the rain so I wonder why the attack face would be different with the tall. :?

I like the heads-up display from the angle of reflection from the inside. I make sure anything I want to see on the display is mounted well forward on the key bridge or the instrument bezel so that the reflections are all below my normal field of vision.
Works very well with my lighted fog light switch, my black Kuryakyn LED voltmeter and my SmartLight display.

Everything is right there for me, and the passenger can also see it, if she want's to.

Only thing I don't like about the Tulsa is the rain likes to run up to the top from the center of the screen and run over the top.

I cured this and ALL wind off of my passenger by adding clamp-ribbed rubber door molding to the edge of the screen. Works so well that a few times since, the passenger complained that after the last stop she forgot to put on her riding glasses and didn't notice for quite a while.

I thought I would hate the molding being there but it's been fine. In fact, I use it as a small light shield when riding into the blinding sun.

I'll get another vented Tulsa next time and re-do the edge molding as well.

The height of mine is such that I have to hang my buns on the rise behind me to see over it. But at least I can. I would not ride with a windscreen you could not arrange to see over while riding. Fogging up blind coming out of a cold low-land area at speed will get you straight on that problem very quickly.

Rudy, got a pic of this mod?????

Thought I did. Went out and shot some for you.

Added this originally to stop water topping the screen but was surprised to find it was quieter and much less wind on the passenger as already mentioned. She says none.

I'll go add the others to the gallery in a minute...

 

[53jimc]

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Great idea on the rubber molding. Where did you get that? I have the tall tulsa on my 82 aspy and I like it. It does help with stability on the interstate, especially going around trucks. No idea how it affects the passenger, wifey won't ride with me, lol.
Jim(inSC)

 

[Rudy]

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53jimc wrote:

Great idea on the rubber molding. Where did you get that? I have the tall tulsa on my 82 aspy and I like it. It does help with stability on the interstate, especially going around trucks. No idea how it affects the passenger, wifey won't ride with me, lol.
Jim(inSC)

The Napa site was screwed up with the usual ASP website problems this morning but they are up now.

Here is the part I used after trying several...

http://www.napaonline.com/NOLPPSE/(S(0vgoay55nit0suys1kwetzat))/Detail.aspx?R=BK_7703175_0244725826

Problem is the windshield thickness is more than the clips were intended for so you have to force it, glue it with Welder adhesive I show a pic of in the gallery, and tape it in position using straps of duct tape around it to the windscreen both sides.

If you skip a spot it will not follow the shape of the screen.

Careful with the welder adhesive. It needs a good 24 hours to set permanently and you have to be careful to not get any on the windscreen plastic unless you like looking at it.

DO NOT TRY TO USE SILICONE ADHESIVE. It won't ever start to hold it on there.

I ran a small bead of the Welder along the edge of the screen and then some in the track. I think I would just run it in the track the next time to avoid any smears while putting it in place.

This is a permanent solution. Welder does not ever give way. Good stuff but you better be sure you like it.

I do.

I beveled the openings of the strips so that they wouldn't flap and that they would pressurize the tube somewhat. There are small breather holes along the inside of the tube so the air will blow out those holes and add to the de-fogging effect to some degree.

When you stick this on the corners want to turn under. Keep them straight with the rest of the clips using the duct tape straps.

Next day take of the duct tape and use it to clean up any tape adhesive that stuck to the clear part of the screen and rubber.

 

[rcmatt007]

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Tom



after 30+ years I agree that a windshield must be one you can see over in the rain

 

[93Wing]

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Hey Rudy thanks! I'm going to have to try this, While wearing my half helmet I get just enough wind around the screen to be annoying, this just might do the trick....

 

[GSMacLean]

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Mr Magic Fingers wrote:

Hmmmmm...

Mine is 18" and 21" respectively.

I have been thinking about new windshield for some time and now with being elevated, I have been thinking harder.


It offers good wind protection for you and your passenger?

Significantly less wind (and consequently more heat in the summer, unfortunately) for me, and my wife says it is like night and day for her - her helmet used to get bounced around in the turbulent wind, it is now absolutely quiet, and she can ride when it is much cooler because there is that much less wind.

I'm 6 feet tall, and I can see over it if I sit up very straight, without having to lift myself off the seat, so I'm not worried about fog or mud or anything else obscuring my view.

 

[Ed1955]

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Here is the link for that rear air foil for the GL1800. I read other reviews somewhere that were mostly positive. The reviews on this link are not all favorable. It's still pretty interesting though.

Ed



http://www.wingstuff.com/pgroup_detail/333_Air_Deflectors/21096_Kuryakyn_Windshield_Rear_Airfoil_COMBO/?goto=%2Fpgroup_list%2Fgl1800%2F333_goldwing_Air_Deflectors%2Fdes%2F

 

[dustin neal rose]

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My 1500 has a Slipstreamer +2 or +3 ( it was on it when i got it, but i think its +3)
I love it. I am 6'1 and i am looking through it in regular riding position. But, if it starts raining i just sit up a little straighter and i can see right over the top of it.

My Dad has a Tulsa +4 on his 1200, and my Father-in-law has the same on his 1500 and i have ridden both of them and like them also, the only thing i don't like is it is real close to you at the top, but once you get used to it its no problem.

One way i beat the rain is wax my windshield. I use plain old liquid car wax, let it dry and wipe it off in up and down motions with a SOFT cloth. Rain beads off so quick that i don't have any visibility issues at all

 

[D-Rod]

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Hey Rudy, your link says


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[Rudy]

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D-Rod wrote:

Hey Rudy, your link says


The catalog session has expired.
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I hate it when that happens.

Here is the Napa stock number: 770-3175

Sorry ... stinking ASP again.