new wind shield

[Oklahoma Spyder]

Anyone know why they shortened the winshield 2 inches and the side deflectors about the same on the 2011 RT. Im 6ft 2 in and hoping that the wind is not on my face.

[NancysToy]

There were three reasons stated...to provide a little more air to riders in hot weather, to reduce backdraft, and to improve gas mileage. The 2010 windshield measured H 27" x W 25". It is still available through the accessory catalog as P/N 705003777. The 2010 lower deflectors are P/N 705002843 & P/N 705002844. The 2011 shield is H 25" x W 24". That is P/N 705004851, for those that want to have a lower windshield on their 2010. The 2011 Deflectors are a different shape, slightly shorter, and are angled more. Those part numbers are P/N 705004924 & P/N 705004925, for those that wish to upgrade their 2010 to 2011 deflectors. There is also an even smaller shield available for the RT, H 23" x W 22" P/N 219400243. The RT has a great deal of verticle windshield adjustment, so I doubt the shorter windshiled will be a problem for any but the very tallest riders. I am 6'0" and I never raised mine all the way last year.

[SilverSurfer]

Lamonster posted this diagram a couple months back. Explains a lot. I kinda like it. When/if I switch out windscreens, I'll get an 11 for my 10.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/p...ictureid=11876

[SC_DOC]

Good Mod for a hot climate:

[Marker]

Good Mod for a hot climate:

Is that a vent for a Honda Gold Wing?. i met someone while snowmobiling who installed a windshield vent for a Honda Goldwing . On warm days he would open the vent for some air as it got warm behind the tall windshield

[Dragonrider]

Indeed - tho the GL vents can leak in the rain….. My RT S came with the shorter windshield, and it was too short for me, so I swapped it with a friend who needed the shorter version.. and I'm considering a Laminar Lip for it too...

[cliffm4]

i had a goldwing with vent and did leak in the rain. I do not have that problem on the RT. ANd I get all the wind I want.

[Tonga]

There were three reasons stated...to provide a little more air to riders in hot weather, to reduce backdraft, and to improve gas mileage. The 2010 windshield measured H 27" x W 25". It is still available through the accessory catalog as P/N 705003777. The 2010 lower deflectors are P/N 705002843 & P/N 705002844. The 2011 shield is H 25" x W 24". That is P/N 705004851, for those that want to have a lower windshield on their 2010. The 2011 Deflectors are a different shape, slightly shorter, and are angled more. Those part numbers are P/N 705004924 & P/N 705004925, for those that wish to upgrade their 2010 to 2011 deflectors. There is also an even smaller shield available for the RT, H 23" x W 22" P/N 219400243. The RT has a great deal of verticle windshield adjustment, so I doubt the shorter windshiled will be a problem for any but the very tallest riders. I am 6'0" and I never raised mine all the way last year.

Any Prices on the 2011 wings and windsheids ??

[Gordy]

I believe some have installed this vent on their rt from www.sabre-cycle.com

[upsdoctor]

Sc Doc, did you order the GL1500 windshield vent from Sabre Cycle? Was it fairly easy to install?

[Bob Denman]

Scotty,
By any chance do you have any of the suggested retail prices for the 2011 parts? I always ran with my screen down a couple of inches and if I can cheat a bit more MPG out of the bike...

[Lamonster]

There are 3 options for shields now. $249.99

[1551retired]

There were three reasons stated...to provide a little more air to riders in hot weather, to reduce backdraft, and to improve gas mileage. The 2010 windshield measured H 27" x W 25". It is still available through the accessory catalog as P/N 705003777. The 2010 lower deflectors are P/N 705002843 & P/N 705002844. The 2011 shield is H 25" x W 24". That is P/N 705004851, for those that want to have a lower windshield on their 2010. The 2011 Deflectors are a different shape, slightly shorter, and are angled more. Those part numbers are P/N 705004924 & P/N 705004925, for those that wish to upgrade their 2010 to 2011 deflectors. There is also an even smaller shield available for the RT, H 23" x W 22" P/N 219400243. The RT has a great deal of verticle windshield adjustment, so I doubt the shorter windshiled will be a problem for any but the very tallest riders. I am 6'0" and I never raised mine all the way last year.

I assume the new chrome lower wing deflector accessory would come in the new 2011 shape. $99 is a little steep but if you're going to change them out anyway....

[dave01]

I believe some have installed this vent on their rt from www.sabre-cycle.com

Yep, quite a while ago.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...highlight=vent

[Lamonster]

Any Prices on the 2011 wings and windsheids ??

http://en-us.spyder.brp.com/files/en...r.pdf#zoom=100