Windscreens

maylar · Apr 22, 2011

I'm intending to ride some highway miles this season, and I'd like to outfit my Commando with a removeable windscreen. I'm looking for something that attaches to either the handlebars or the headlight mounts that will offer some wind buffeting and maybe even rain deflection from my face.

The local bike shop sells Memphis Shades brand and they show a good range of models. I'm wondering if anybody here has used one on a Commando, and what your experiences are. The bike is a 74 Roadster and I like to keep it in sport trim, so the screen would have to be removeable without too much effort.

Thanks
drc

grandpaul · Apr 22, 2011

I like the Shoei & Emgo quarter fairings that have the hand protection "wings" and are more angular than round. They use one set of slip-on brackets at the headlight ears, and a set of adjustable braces for the handlebars.

10 minute install/removal.

pete.v · Apr 22, 2011

This is a great system. Also easy on and off. I took mine and trimmed to suite me. Layed out the arc, taped both sides, drilled along the line with a blunted 1/4" drill as to not crack the acrylic and cleaned it up with an orbital sander. I don't use it all the time but the option is alway there. Drag bars are also gone for US bars.
http://www.nationalcycle.com/catalogue/ ... ield.shtml

Before. The outline is a little hard to see.

Hobot · Apr 22, 2011

Depends on how sleek you want vs how protective you want. I used a couple of sizes from National Cycle, which JCWhiney carries. Fastened by slots under head light bolts/signal stems with bendable chrome strips and by stalks on handle bars.
My big one allowed perfect still air pocket behind it I could flick a bic to light cigarettes and go a bad chill if I stopped but warmed up moving down o 20' F with just seat shirt under leathers and helmet. Rain and hail were a non issue at speed.
These acted like fork dampers, reduce truck blast and made steering most self centering but slight more effort to steer sharp at speed. It had extension to below knee level so legs didn't get cool wet breeze up em either. I put wing nuts on the brackets so only took a few minutes on / off. Many times too dang cold in am's but plenty warm by almost noon so left screen at place I'd return to before home.

swooshdave · Apr 22, 2011

grandpaul said:
I like the Shoei & Emgo quarter fairings that have the hand protection "wings" and are more angular than round. They use one set of slip-on brackets at the headlight ears, and a set of adjustable braces for the handlebars.

10 minute install/removal.

Sorry, but that's ugly. :shock:

JimR · Apr 22, 2011

Swooshdave,
Do you mean the Triumph or the fairing, or both?

grandpaul · Apr 22, 2011

swooshdave said:
Sorry, but that's ugly.

I don't mind sacrificing looks for comfort on long hauls. It's an acquired taste, for sure.

What I really wanted was the Tracy 2000, rare as hen's molars these days...

Very similar, no hand protection wings-

maylar · Apr 23, 2011

Thanks for the suggestions. But apparently nobody has used Memphis Shades?

pvisserii nice job on the shaping.

A friend has a new Triumph Bonnie that has a good looking windscreen, but she doesn't do highway riding so no reports on effectiveness. Attaches to the headlamp mounts, which look similar to the Commando's.

I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and just buy something.

porterg · Apr 23, 2011

I have a BMW R90S fairing on my Hinckley Bonnie that works really well and think it would work well on the Commando.
I tried to dry fit it today and could see I would probably need the Euro bars for it to clear and fashion some longer brackets to reach to the clamps. I am going to start looking for one or one that is similar.

Vulin · Apr 23, 2011

I plan to run one of these

platinumsmith · Apr 23, 2011

I think some of the WindVest bars will bolt to the handlebars.

http://www.windvest.com/gallery/gallery.html

pelican · Apr 23, 2011

I want to eventually make my own as a kind of quarter fairing out of aluminum. Already know the design I just have to read up on some metal fab skills. Not a lot of attractive options available on the market

swooshdave · Apr 23, 2011

pelican said:
I want to eventually make my own as a kind of quarter fairing out of aluminum. Already know the design I just have to read up on some metal fab skills. Not a lot of attractive options available on the market

:mrgreen:

rvich · Apr 24, 2011

No offense man, but that fairing (traditional for sure) isn't any prettier than the Shoei!

My real reason for making this rude remark is that A. I kinda like the Shoei and would like to see it fit on a Commando (come on Paul, ten minutes right?) and second is that if we bump this thread back to the top of the list we might get a few more entries. This is good useful info and thanks to all.

Russ

rick in seattle · Apr 24, 2011

As a straight-up rider with "mature" wrists and lower back, I adapted an Airtech quarter-fairing to use with my pull-back bars. The top of the windscreen comes to my sternum. At highway speeds, there is no air pressure on my chest and no helmet turbulance, just a light fresh breeze across my face (it is, after all, a motorcycle). Disassembly involves removing the bar clamps (one machine screw each) and the indicator stalks (I installed bullets on the wiring for easy removal). I figured this to be a winter-only installation when I installed it two years ago, but I like it so much that it stays on the bike full time. For those of you of the clip-on persuasion (I admit it, I love the way they look, just not the way they feel), the top of the fairing would be canted backwards and lower by 10 degrees or so. Same for the stock bars.

Rick

jeffdavison · Apr 24, 2011

In 1983, I sold my 2nd Norton to Phil Radford after I finished School in San Jose California. I put a BMW dual "RS" seat on it and a Kawasaki KZ500 fairing. I also used Moto Guzzi turn signals on it, tho it looks like he went back to Lucas.. Also a "Christipher Chassis" fork brace up front and a JPS fender.
Phil has kept the bike since then, keeping the look and the parts, but he did the "Norvil" treatment to the brakes, engine and drive. He also put on cast wheels (I had original Boranis wire spoke).
JD

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