Anyone done any Windshield mods to help airflow?

[SamHuskyguy]

I have a 2008 Spyder GS with a stock touring windshield (See Photos). This shield hits me wrong and I'm trying to figure out what I can do to make it better. Either use a Laminar Lip or equivalent; or try to raise the windshield in some way. Has anyone done any kind of Mod that helps with this windshield?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I have a 2008 Spyder GS with a stock touring windshield (See Photos). This shield hits me wrong and I'm trying to figure out what I can do to make it better. Either use a Laminar Lip or equivalent, or try to raise the windshield in some way. Has anyone done any kind of Mod that helps with this windshield?

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back after I bought my 08 GS, I attached a 1200 Gold Wing windshield to the handle bars, so it turned with them. ..... It gave the same protection as it did for the Wing..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[SamHuskyguy]

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back after I bought my 08 GS, I attached a 1200 Gold Wing windshield to the handle bars, so it turned with them. ..... It gave the same protection as it did for the Wing..... Mike :thumbup:

Blueknight911, you wouldn't happen to have a picture of that would you?

 

[Navydad]

Before you start throwing a lot of money at the issue and finding out it didn't improve much try one of these adjustable extensions. Around $30 on Amazon and it proved to be a keeper on my Burgman which had terrible buffeting around my helmet.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Blueknight911, you wouldn't happen to have a picture of that would you?

Sorry, No ..... There was a video of my 08 GS on this Forum that was done in 2012 but it has dis-appeared ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[SamHuskyguy]

Before you start throwing a lot of money at the issue and finding out it didn't improve much try one of these adjustable extensions. Around $30 on Amazon and it proved to be a keeper on my Burgman which had terrible buffeting around my helmet.
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I was looking at those, but didn't know anyone who had experience with one! Thanks for the advice I'll look into it! BTW I see your in Chillicothe, I live in Oak Hill Ohio.

 

[oldgoat]

I was looking at those, but didn't know anyone who had experience with one! Thanks for the advice I'll look into it! BTW I see your in Chillicothe, I live in Oak Hill Ohio.

I have one on top of my oem touring screen.
Very adjustable and works well for me. Cheap from amazon or ebay.

 

[Navydad]

I was looking at those, but didn't know anyone who had experience with one! Thanks for the advice I'll look into it! BTW I see your in Chillicothe, I live in Oak Hill Ohio.

Hi Oak Hill. I ride in your area often. I have a dear friend out off 279 on Slab Hill Road. If you see a black Spyder RT or a red Suzuki Burgman give me a wave. Try one of those adjustable extensions, they do work well and if not your cup of tea you are only out around $30.

 

[SamHuskyguy]

Hi Oak Hill. I ride in your area often. I have a dear friend out off 279 on Slab Hill Road. If you see a black Spyder RT or a red Suzuki Burgman give me a wave. Try one of those adjustable extensions, they do work well and if not your cup of tea you are only out around $30.

I'll give it a try!! Oldgoat has the same trike and shield as me and he testified it worked for him (Thank Old Goat!) I know exactly where Slab Hill is at! I ride route 279 all the time. Keep your eye out for a Black and Yellow GS SM5. Maybe we can ride sometime.

 

[Navydad]

I'll give it a try!! Oldgoat has the same trike and shield as me and he testified it worked for him (Thank Old Goat!) I know exactly where Slab Hill is at! I ride route 279 all the time. Keep your eye out for a Black and Yellow GS SM5. Maybe we can ride sometime.

I'm not much of a group rider, but if we ever meet I will follow and you can show me some roads I may have never been on in your area. 233 over to Patriot and 775 down to Proctorville is a favorite of mine.

 

[SamHuskyguy]

Navydad.... I bought the adjustable extension from amazon and installed it. Made a world of difference!!!! For only $30 it made it so I can ride my Trike with only sunglasses. Great bargain.