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Old 30-May-2010, 08:32 AM (564)
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Too much buffeting so I decided to cut mine down. Better but think a smaller/narrower one might be needed for the long torso'd rider.
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Nippy Norman's, here in the UK sells a black version of just what you have there. Just as you suggested, I used to have a cut-down version of that fitted to my old '07 bike as pictured here with my son on board....
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I cut a spare windshield down to the same level as Dave. Breeze now hits me at torso height (I'm 6'6" tall) but its better than the buffeting and weaving I used to get in crosswinds. I put a standard windshield back on for winter.
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I agree, I bought a smaller slipstream flyscreen and its a little better. I can ride 50-60mph w/ the helmet shield open. The cut down fairing I could also ride w/ the shield up but wanted it a bit more tapered on the sides
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