900 LT wind shield

[jjl]

I have a 900 LT with about 400 miles. I am short, 5'6" and with the shield in the lowest position I get an unbearable wind buffeting at my ear. I had to take the shield off.

I think it's a combination of the steep evrtical angle, the height, my height and the width of the handlebars. I was thinking about slotting the bracket to allow the shield to angle more aft. I was also thinking about cutting the height down.

Before I go through destructive modifications can anyone please give me some feedback on their experiences.

Thanks.

[2WheelFun]

If your bike does not have lowers on it...you'll want to add them to stop the buffetting.

[Crue]

Welcome to the forum. I have to agree with whistle. Everyone swears by them lowers, you should probably try that before you take the tools to your windshield.

[Rockett]

I put my windsheild on for the late fall and just took it off last week. I will run the bike all summer with out it. It helps with the cold but they do Buffet. Even with lowers even though it is less.

I personally like riding with it off and think the bike looks better.

[Perry Whiteside]

well I have done and seen guys cut there sheld down but once done it dont grow back it can be done but look around for a shop that does it the shild is big but she likes it so were staying big just got to find the lowers for it i got lowers on my 1500 lc and cut sheld I like it but it really is up to the rider

[CheriAnn]

Originally Posted by whistle clean

If your bike does not have lowers on it...you'll want to add them to stop the buffetting.

Do you think a "generic" set of lowers would fit? As you know, aftermarket parts for the 900 are not found yet!!! We would love to add lowers to ours.

Cheri

[jukief]

Cheri, try contacting Moxy. If anyone can make them, I bet he can.

http://www.geocities.com/moxy1500/

[jjl]

I appreciate the input. Summer is here and the bike does look better without the shield. Cruiser bikes are new too me. I haven't ridden in 15 years and my last bike was a Suzuki GS 1100 E (sport bike circa 1982 ) so cruiser bikin is a bit different. The wind in my face and sitting upright is a little different for me but I am liking it.

In looking at the shield though I do question the vertical nature of it's design. I'm not ready to modify it..yet but I have a gut feeling that has something to do with the turbulent air flow.

[CheriAnn]

Originally Posted by jukief

Cheri, try contacting Moxy. If anyone can make them, I bet he can.

http://www.geocities.com/moxy1500/

Thanks Julie!
I'm going to contact him and see if he can help us

Cheri

[relli]

i too like the wind in my face. having them leave my shield off and ill install it when winter comes around

[relli]

BTW since its a new shield is there any prep you shouldc do on em? like rain x or wax or whatever??????????

[dvulcan]

i will let you know about getting the windshield cut down--i am getting mine cut by 4inches this week. i am 5 7 and have the kawasaki windshield on my vulcan classic 900...biggest reason for me is that i cant see over it on the lowest setting...dvulcan

[Matt7even]

Yea that LT shield has a lot of buffeting. I am often eating my goatee for lunch on my highway rides when I use it. Thank god I don't have a big long biker beard or else I probably wouldn't be able to see anything at all!