Triumphrat

fender

Just got everything installed last evening and rode it in to work today. I'm quite impressed with the Dart flyscreen and the beating that I no longer take when riding at 60+ mph.

I like the superbars quite a bit and debated on going with the m-bars but wasn't sure if I wanted that radical of a position. I'm quite happy with the riding position, slight forward lean and no pressure on my wrists when ridding in stop and go traffic. I did have a problem with the throttle binding. After searching through numerous posts I did find the solution that work for me. I pulled the throttle cables out of the wire loom on the triple clamp and that solved my problem.

I like the looks of the Napoleons and the view to the rear, but I do have a vibration/blurred view in the mirror when running over 50mph. Any suggestions on how to get rid of it.

Nathan

Shake your head really fast. You might get lucky.

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davidc

How tall are you, Fender? I am thinking of a Dart or some small deflector to ease the buffeting.

Lemy

Yes, Fender, I'm interested in the same thing. I just rode my new bike to work for the first time, and am thinking some sort of screen is needed. Does it deflect air to the chest and head or just the chest? A pic or two of your bike with the dart would be appreciated as well.

I figured the Dart screens were to small to make much of a difference, but definitely didn't want to bolt on an attrocity.

-John

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rickykarate99

Lemy, the fly screens do a great job deflecting wind from the chest, but you'll still get it on the head. The only way to keep wind off your head and exist in a "pocket of stillness" is to put on a huge, very ugly harley-looking windshield. Beware of mid-size screens that cause helmet buffeting. Feels like you're a punching bag, and it's much worse than no screen at all. I use a fly screen in the winter to keep the cold air off the chest, and take it off in the summer to put the cooling air back on me. But it's all a matter of opinion, I'm curious to see if any big-windshield-lovers pipe up, I'd be interested to hear their take. Part of me thinks, "Who cares if a big windshield ruins the look of the bike?" But the other part of me yells, "It's a Bonnie, it's supposed to look good, dammit, if you wanted functional you would have bought a Nighthawk with a milk-crate bungied on the back!"

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fender

I'm just under 6' with a 32" inseam. With the Dart flyscreen you still get quite a bit of air but it takes the wind blast off of you chest and directs it towards your head and shoulders. I didn't notice much of a difference in wind noise but did notice a reduction the helmet lifting. I use an older full face Shoei RF-700. The thing I noticed the most was the lessened need for a death grip when ridding at freeway speeds into a strong head wind.

It is possible to duck down to get mostly into the pocket if needed. Some one else had mentioned that they lean forward and put there elbows on there knees to get into the calmer air. I tried it and it's not to bad for short periods.

I'll post a pic this evening.

webonnielad

Hi Guys

I'm not the tallest person in the world 5'7" to be precise.

I have the dart fly screen and bought got Jenks 30mm risers for my stock bars, fundamentally because I like the looks of the 1968 and 69 US spec Bonnie's.

Which I'm endeavouring to replicate.

This makes for a more upright riding position, but because I'm further back in the seat the wind deflects right over my head.

Jon (UK)

I'll try to post some pics soon.

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amanger

I had vibration problems with my m-bars so I filled them full of sand.(Lexus fill there firewalls full of sand,its a vibration and sound deadner) and jammed lead fishing weights down the end,then drilled holes through the lead for some bar end weights.Big improvment.
:hammer:

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pabonne

Hey! You can't post a thread like that with no pics!!! :razz:

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fender

Here are the pics, and yes I still need to remove the reflectors and the other mirror is on it's way.