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TOPIC: Touring Windshield

Touring Windshield 3 years 1 week ago #1

I received and installed Yamaha's Touring windshield today! Install was very easy with a 10mm wrench and 2 Allen keys(4mm&5mm) I like the looks and it's small size (for a touring windscreen) Weather is creepy around here for a test but I'll get back with that! Cheers Mike	Canadian Max OFFLINE Expert Max V-Max. When the clutch drops the bull**** stops! Posts: 500 Thank you received: 4
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Re: Touring Windshield 3 years 1 week ago #2

Went for a ride tonight, several things I noticed, The touring shield has a cool purple hue surrounding the edge due to the headlight reflecting through it.
It seems a reflection of light is cast from the shield around the shift light area, lighting up my upper torso and helmet although not bothersome or shining in my eyes, several times during head checks I though the shift light was lit...
I didn't find the wind in my eye area as others have reported maybe I'm shorter (5'10)and I wear a full face helmet.I did find myself speeding more than usual which means the windshield is doing it's job...@ 125-145kmh all is quiet and you can really hear the engine sounds!
Anyone that lives in a colder area or does touring this shield is great! I like it!

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Re:Touring Windshield 3 years 1 week ago #3

This is the first thing that I bought for my Vmax. It is awesome when cruising at 85 mph. Its not only functional but it doesn't look too bad either.	motorsicl OFFLINE Senior Max Posts: 125 Thank you received: 9
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Re:Touring Windshield 3 years 1 week ago #4

Looks good I just wish it came in a smoked/tinted version. Be nice if someone started making one. Can it be removed easily for those times you don't want it on?	sea1jlf OFFLINE Junior Max Posts: 61
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Re:Touring Windshield 3 years 1 week ago #5

In Indiana, a smoked/tinted front windscreen on a motorcycle that is usable, meaning you have to see though it when you are riding, is illegal.	wjzwiss OFFLINE Expert Max Posts: 567 Thank you received: 58
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Re:Touring Windshield 3 years 1 week ago #6

sea1jlf wrote: Looks good I just wish it came in a smoked/tinted version. Be nice if someone started making one. Can it be removed easily for those times you don't want it on? Thanks!, yes it can be removed very easy.. 4 allen (or hex bolts) 2 on the tach and 2 on the lower headlight shroud.	Canadian Max OFFLINE Expert Max V-Max. When the clutch drops the bull**** stops! Posts: 500 Thank you received: 4
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Re:Touring Windshield 3 years 1 week ago #7

Looks good and provides protection. Now Canadian Max keep it on when we go to the strip hopefully it will slow you down, now you have the lights dialed in I do not think I will beat you easily, maybe this will help me out ! vmaxmercer	vmaxmercer OFFLINE Platinum Max Posts: 2584 Thank you received: 1043
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Re:Touring Windshield 3 years 5 days ago #8

Glad the touring windshield is working out for some folks!

I had to raise mine to get satisfactory results and I am pleased with the windshield now. I think the general recommendation on full shield heights is about nose level when sitting on the bike...that's where mine is at now.

I had mine on and off many times...I place a towel or something between the shift light and tach to protect it from getting scratched from the windshield cross bracket when removing or installing the complete windshield.

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Re:Touring Windshield 3 years 2 days ago #9

Winshield is great for touring, but just doesn't look as kewl as eating bugs!	cardiackids21 OFFLINE Senior Max Posts: 133
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Re:Touring Windshield 1 year 10 months ago #10

Can you show some pictures of your brakets system to hold your shiel thanks	vmax2011richard OFFLINE Fresh Max Posts: 15 Thank you received: 1
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