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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: john grinsel on November 30, 2019, 01:05:04 PM
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I see Stig talking about windshield again----having spent tons of money on them over the years, riding year around in some crappy conditions (Tacoma WA and Germany come to mind)-----most on market are crap.
Case of maxi scooters, like My 2019 XTown 300i------your nose is just too far from tip of shield---about 24 inches from my nose to tip of shield with Laminar Lip bolted on----about 9-12 inches, look over for buffet free ride ideal. Additional: With narrow stock shield like that came on my bike, air actually picks up speed at goes around the narrow shield----makes you colder in winter and wetter in rain.
For Like---shield needs to be wide, right height to look over. If I buy new Like 150 in spring, I think I can figure out right windshield combo for comfortable and safe riding.
Right now my XTown is about as windshield comfortable as going to get---Puig Touring screen, cut down 4 inches, Laminar Lip bolted on, rising an inch or so above top of shield-----provides fairly buffet free look over ride---good as any maxi scooter I have had (on 11th new one right now, over 400,000 miles with them since 1990.
Too bad makers do not put more interest in developing better windshields-----but in most cases the designers and bean counters are not daily all weather riders.
Note: Vespa big frame scooters can be made buffet/breeze free/look over with right windshield/height----I had 4 in past, but not for me now=price/no dealers in US/new ones not so reliable, etc.
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Might add----my base lines for windshield/weather protection comparisons----#1 Heinrich Fairing, uppers and lowers, had both Alu and Fiber Glass versions----great air management/calm #2 my new '66 Harley FLH, with Harley Winter windshield kit over standard windshield and tin legshields, calm lookover, but sucked up a lot of dirt on your back in rain #3 Vespa P200E with Vespa sold US made shield, plenty of hand/body protection, calm, look over ride.
Anything less than these=not so great for serious rider.
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On a separate, but related matter, anyone got any product recommendations for removing bug squash off the OE screen without scratching it?
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Wet towel, soaking on shield.
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Magic Eraser. Don't think it will scratch, but try a small area near the bottom to be sure.
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Wet towel, soaking on shield.
Yep, that’s been my go to method in the past. Just wondered if there are any higher tech answers out there... [emoji23]
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Magic Eraser. Don't think it will scratch, but try a small area near the bottom to be sure.
Thanks MB, I’ll try.
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bug/tar remover with a microfiber cloth
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I'd try dryer sheets and a spray bottle.
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Plenty of tips here to keep me going! Thanks guys.
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I use RainX windshield fluid, not only cleans, it leaves a protective coating that keeps bugs less adhered for future cleaning, use it on my face shield too
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any product recommendations for removing bug squash off the OE screen without scratching it?
I spray with Tilex, let it sit for a few seconds, then hose it off, maybe use a soft sponge.
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I'd suggest to not buy a scooter until you seen a windshield that fits properly! Some Kymcos can take Givi windshields, but not all. Some North American Kymcos have add-on turn-signals that can be recycled into windshield fittings. After years of trial and error, I've been able to craft fittings from 10mm steel tubing for over-the-counter generic windshields like "Slipstream", but not everyone can do this. Otherwise, before you buy, insist that your dealer show you a windshield that works.
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Magic Eraser. Don't think it will scratch, but try a small area near the bottom to be sure.
My FIL taught me a trick a few decades ago. Saturate a bath towel with water and lay it over the windshield. Leave it alone for 15-20 minutes and it will do all the work for you. Almost no elbow grease needed, and no scratches. Still do it occasionally.
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My FIL taught me a trick a few decades ago. Saturate a bath towel with water and lay it over the windshield. Leave it alone for 15-20 minutes and it will do all the work for you. Almost no elbow grease needed, and no scratches. Still do it occasionally.
Sound like a cheap and effective approach OC and one I have used myself in the past. I guess my issue is impatience, so I'm going to have to learn to swaddle the screen then wash the rest of the scooter before I return to the screen as the last job?!
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I bought an $80 "universal" windshield from Amazon that twerks great.