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Advantage of Vented Windshield?
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bobgeorge
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good for hot days?
bmccaffrey
New member
Interestingrian Kay;1008829]Read about the science behind the vent opening from cal-sci... used to reduce the negative pressure behind the wind shield, thus reducing the turbulence or buffeting caused by the air going around and over the windshield. I think that was what I remembered???[/QUOTE]
Interesting
Now u got me thinking:banghead:
Interesting
Now u got me thinking:banghead:
Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
I had one on my Goldwing (2 motorcycles ago) and loved it. Nice breeze that you can control. I'm going to be ordering a taller vented windshield for my :spyder2:
Pam
SpyderAnn01
Active member
In 2014 on the RT cutouts were added to the stock windshield that, in my opinion, make buying a vented windshield unnecessary. On my 2013 I had the BRP vented shield and I felt that it was not worth the price. You can not direct the air flow with the BRP vented but can only open or close the vent. If you were going to purchase one I would look for the Goldwing vent as you can direct the air flow.
I like the adjustable side vents and Baker Built Air Wings for directing air on me in the heat and blocking it in cold.
I like the adjustable side vents and Baker Built Air Wings for directing air on me in the heat and blocking it in cold.
Shiznit98204
New member
I have one on my spyder. You don't really feel the air coming from the open vent unless you put your hand right up to it. But it does take care of the buffeting when it is open. I closed it just to see the difference and it was very noticeable. The wife really likes it when she is on back and says it really keeps the wind buffeting down to almost nothing on her when vent is open. Happy wife, Happy life. :clap:
Bob Denman
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This is the best advice that I've seen about this issue. :clap: :thumbup:
Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
Anne, can you elaborate on these "cutouts" on the stock windshield? I have a Special Series that came with the short windshield, and am going to be replacing it with a taller one. Where are the cutouts on the stock windshield?
Thanks,
Pam
Bob Denman
New member
Hi Pam,
Those cut-outs are placed so as to be right over top of the corresponding holes in the lower corners of the bracket that the windshield is bolted to. :thumbup:
Those cut-outs are placed so as to be right over top of the corresponding holes in the lower corners of the bracket that the windshield is bolted to. :thumbup:
Lew L
Well-known member
Vented windshield
Not to rain on the parade BUT---- I replaced the stocker with the BRP vented shield IT WORKS GREAT!!!
Less buffiting, AND I can direct the flow( YES i CAN). Most important for me is thefact that my helmet vents now functon much better than before.
I had replacet the windshield on my Valkyire and added a Goldwing vent. WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. The G/W vent is much cheaper but you had better be good with a jig saw ( new blade) or be prepared to purchase a new windshield.
BTW::::: The curvature of the vent and the windscreen are different. THe BRP vented shield looks much better then the GW add on.
Hot, sweaty helmets cause::::
Kaos
Not to rain on the parade BUT---- I replaced the stocker with the BRP vented shield IT WORKS GREAT!!!
Less buffiting, AND I can direct the flow( YES i CAN). Most important for me is thefact that my helmet vents now functon much better than before.
I had replacet the windshield on my Valkyire and added a Goldwing vent. WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. The G/W vent is much cheaper but you had better be good with a jig saw ( new blade) or be prepared to purchase a new windshield.
BTW::::: The curvature of the vent and the windscreen are different. THe BRP vented shield looks much better then the GW add on.
Hot, sweaty helmets cause::::
Kaos
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Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
OK, so is this designed so that you can knock it out and install a vent? I wish I had a stock windshield so I could see what you're referring to.
Thanks,
Pam
:agree: On all counts.
SpyderAnn01
Active member
Pam, I was really surprised that the shorty on the SS doesn't have the cutouts. I got a shorty from a guy who was replacing his with an F4 windshield. I thought I might put the shorty on when I'm home riding in the Las Vegas heat but when I realized that it didn't have the cutouts I'm not sure that I will use it.
Like Bob said there are the two big brackets and at the bottom of them there is a oval hole, on the 14 and newer RT (except the SS) the shield is cutout to match the bracket. It was not cutout on older models.
Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
In my mind, I'm visualizing the adjustable vent that I had on my Goldwing. I could move it into various positions, including closed if it was cold outside. Is this not the case with the Spyder vented windshield? Is it just a hole for the air to come through without the ability to adust or close it?
Thanks,
Pam
Lew L
Well-known member
Vented windshield #2
Hi Pam,
OK ----- the stock RT-s windshield I have ( not on the :spyder2
HAS 2 holes to match the brackets. The vented wind shield I recently pruchased dosn't but the vent is adjustable ( just like the one on a GW) and just like the one on the GW, you can adjust the air flow, and you can feel it on your face woth an open shield. Maybe it's because I'm 4'6" tall and sit on the "tank" but that fresh flow of air makes all the difference. (Just kidding)
Kaos
Hi Pam,
OK ----- the stock RT-s windshield I have ( not on the :spyder2
HAS 2 holes to match the brackets. The vented wind shield I recently pruchased dosn't but the vent is adjustable ( just like the one on a GW) and just like the one on the GW, you can adjust the air flow, and you can feel it on your face woth an open shield. Maybe it's because I'm 4'6" tall and sit on the "tank" but that fresh flow of air makes all the difference. (Just kidding)Kaos
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