Triumphrat

xardoz · 03-12-2007

Has anyone here used one of these? What kind of wind protection does it offer - if any? http://www.bellacorse.com/bcc056.htm

oregonthruxton · 03-12-2007

I've heard it's more for the looks and not much wind protection. Try checking out this thread: www.triumphrat.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Forum&file=viewtopic&t opic=42219&forum=41

[ This message was edited by: oregonthruxton on 2007-03-12 14:00 ]

bmetz99 · 03-12-2007

They actually work really well. The windshield slopes back far enough so that the wind flows nicely around it- unlike a lot of other shields that produce a good deal of turbulence and therefore some really bad helmet buffeting and noise. And unlike other people, I didn't have any problems with it interfering with the turn signals. Then again I'm running the aftermarket Lucas repros with the skinny stalks, so that may make a difference.

These do work better with handlebars that are lower than stock. With the stock bars the rearmost part of the fairing body will rub on the top of your brake fluid reservoir and/or the left side switch pod. This has to do with the fact that there's a lip on the fairing that nests onto the rim of the headlight. The lip is molded at an angle so that when the headlight is pointed properly forward, the fairing itself angles a bit too far back- and you end up with the rubbing problem.

I got around this by cutting the lip at an angle- at the top it's the stock size, but at the bottom there's about a half an inch or so of the lip that's cut away. Did this using masking tape and mucking around the house until I found a properly-sized round, flat thing (think it was a salad plate) that I could use as a template. Drew a line with a marker then cut the lip away with a Dremel tool and cutoff wheel. Yeah, a bit of a hassle, but now the fairing seats properly against the headlight ring and doesn't rub on the brake reservoir and switch gear. Since you may end up cutting it to clear your turn signals anyway...

capoanj · 03-13-2007

I bought one off EBay and fit it. Looks cool, and quite inexpensive. Quality is OK. Wind protection minimal. I ended up taking it off and putting on a Dart flyscreen, for personal taste. The Cafe fairing is now a very sweet garage wall ornament, my version of a moose head.

Motley · 03-13-2007

I have only had one on my Thruxton briefly before removing it to have it painted but I can say it didn't offer me any noticeable wind protection. This didn't bother me as that is not why I bought it, I bought it for form over function.

However, be forewarned, I purchased mine from BellaCorse and found it to be of very poor quality! When I politely informed BellaCorse, by email, they blew me off!!

Jonnyo · 05-14-2007

I liked mine, it deflects enough of the air from your abdomen to lessen rider fatigue and, the faster you go, the larger the pocket of protection. It obviously doesn't protect the head, but having done long trips with it on and with it off, I was sure a lot more sore after 400 miles with it off. It does work, just not like a huge Vetter fairing or Harley Windsail.oops, I mean windshield. I am selling mine, however and buying a Dart windscreen, because I like the look better. Mine is on ebay, if you're interested here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...ME:L:LCA:CA:31

The fairing will fit with stock signal lights, but definitely works better with lower handlebars.

Rube · 05-14-2007

I also found the quality poor and the mounting pretty weak. I have yet to mount it because I don't want it scratching anything up. I'll find a better way to mount it or I will trash it.

sweatmachine · 05-14-2007

I've heard they're cheap and poor quality. but they are cheap.

1409 · 05-14-2007

Keep it naked!

capoanj · 05-14-2007

Bought one on eBay, installed it...looks kinda cool, but ultimately not what i wanted and not very sturdy They are like $49 new, and that's about right priced. Now functioning as an interesting garage ornament.