Best windshield for America - Triumph Forum: Triumph Rat Motorcycle Forums
» Main Menu

Discussion Forums
 » Twins
 » Tiger
 » General
 » RAT

Features
 » Blogs

Motorcycle.com Links

Contribute
 » Photo

Motorcycle Forums
» Insurance
» Sponsors
Motorcycle.com Classifieds!Honda Powersports Ontario TourismSportbikeTrackGear

Thunderbird Cruiser Chat Cruiser chat for the the Thunderbird twin

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-21-2010, 11:50 AM   #1 (permalink)
New Member
Production 125
Favourite Bike: Triumph America
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: I reside in New York
Posts: 6
Best windshield for America

Would any of you who own an America know which windshield performs the best? Am I better off with an aftermarket windshield rather than a Triumph windshield? I mostly ride the bike in Arizona where for two months out of the year is, lets say, toasty. Thanks.
Captain America is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Old 02-21-2010, 01:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
Senior Member
SuperStock
Favourite Bike: BB ThunderBird
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Arizona
Posts: 222
Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain America View Post
Would any of you who own an America know which windshield performs the best? Am I better off with an aftermarket windshield rather than a Triumph windshield? I mostly ride the bike in Arizona where for two months out of the year is, lets say, toasty. Thanks.
CA, I owned a BA (Great Bike) with a Triumph summer screen...IMO, no good! It was replaced with an aftermarket shield (slightly taller) but had the same effect, wind buffeting! I recommend a short wind screen for chest protection and less wind turbulence (I like the Windvest).
AZfun is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-22-2010, 03:31 PM   #3 (permalink)
Senior Member
Supersport 600
Favourite Bike: 2010 Triumph Thunderbird
 
mbonadio's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 156
I also had a BA before getting my t-bird. It had a Windvest mid-size screen on it that worked very nicely here in AZ (as a blast shield in the 110's of late last summer).
__________________
Ądn ǝpıs ʎuıɥs ǝɥʇ dǝǝʞ
2010 Triumph Thunderbird
mbonadio is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-22-2010, 11:48 PM   #4 (permalink)
Senior Member
Formula Extreme
Favourite Bike: 08 Rocket 3
 
KingOfFleece's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 712
Other Motorcycle: Bonneville 2009
I rode a BA for 1 season 12000 miles. I never found a screen that did not buffet and I rode several bikes with screens. The Flyscreen was fine but none of the Triumph or aftermarket worked well for me. That said, it's really trial and error. I'd get off other bikes and think "how can they stand that" and the rider would not even notice the buffet.

Screens are a true "sticky wicket".
KingOfFleece is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2010, 11:50 AM   #5 (permalink)
New Member
Minitwins
 
the glove's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 11
Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain America View Post
Would any of you who own an America know which windshield performs the best? Am I better off with an aftermarket windshield rather than a Triumph windshield? I mostly ride the bike in Arizona where for two months out of the year is, lets say, toasty. Thanks.
Yes I would love to know, share your knowledge please, I am trying to make that decision now
the glove is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2010, 12:14 PM   #6 (permalink)
New Member
Grand Prix 125
Favourite Bike: 2005 Speedmaster
 
rider_05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: columbus ohio
Posts: 25
Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain America View Post
Would any of you who own an America know which windshield performs the best? Am I better off with an aftermarket windshield rather than a Triumph windshield? I mostly ride the bike in Arizona where for two months out of the year is, lets say, toasty. Thanks.
I had the short dark one bought the full roadscreen for my speedmaster "at half price " short one has wind in your face, Full one has wind in your face but reduces truck whip when behind semi I have short dark one for sale ??
rider_05 is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Triumph America Windshield tbell4444 Twins Technical Talk 7 12-15-2008 02:25 AM
windshield for america jdirt1 Twins Technical Talk 0 08-19-2008 10:20 PM
Windshield akenaten Twins Technical Talk 4 04-19-2008 09:32 PM
Windshield for Bonny America Jiggy Twins Talk 6 03-12-2006 05:14 PM
Need Windshield Timothy Hinckley Classic Triples 5 04-22-2005 09:57 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:03 AM.



Motorcycle News, Videos and Reviews
Kawasaki Forum Ducati Forum Harley Davidson Yamaha R1 BMW S1000RR Forum
Vulcan Forums Ducati Monster V-Rod Forum Yamaha R6 Kawasaki Z1000
Kawasaki ZX Forum Honda 600RR Harley Forum YZF-R6 Forum Sportbike Forum
Kawasaki ZX-10R Honda 1000RR Suzuki SV Yamaha FZ8 Can Am Spyder
Kawasaki KLR 650 Honda RC51 Suzuki V-Strom Star Motorcycles Aprilia Forum
Kawasaki Versys Honda Fury Suzuki GSXR Triumph Forum KTM Forum
Kawasaki EX-500 Honda Goldwing GSX-R Forum Triumph 675 Victory Forums

Garage Plus vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.

Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.3.2