Another Newbie

[Mo Lee]

I've been lurking in the background a couple of months now. Purchased a new 08 last month and been riding as much as possible, for this time of year. I have a couple of questions I would like to ask that I havn't found answers to in any of the threads. What are the holes in each side of the dash beside the instrument cluster and could these be blocked by speakers. The other question is I want a larger windshield since one of the reasons I bought the spyder was for days in the winters there might be ice spots on the road preventing two wheel riding. I can't seem to find anywhere there is a collection of spyder pictures that identify which windsheid is which for comparision

 

[bjt]

I've been lurking in the background a couple of months now. Purchased a new 08 last month and been riding as much as possible, for this time of year. I have a couple of questions I would like to ask that I havn't found answers to in any of the threads. What are the holes in each side of the dash beside the instrument cluster and could these be blocked by speakers. The other question is I want a larger windshield since one of the reasons I bought the spyder was for days in the winters there might be ice spots on the road preventing two wheel riding. I can't seem to find anywhere there is a collection of spyder pictures that identify which windsheid is which for comparision

Welcome to SpyderLovers Mo Lee. Thanks for "un-lurking". :joke: :joke:

Someone has put speakers in the area that you are talking about in the dash. Look at these links...

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4597 Specifically the last picture in post 11.

I think they upgraded to this speaker / mount, but still in the same area.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31343

There is a current thread about windshields along with many good and bad opinions about various windshields and their effectiveness.
Trying looking at various threads in the "Mods" section to see various pictures of a number of aftermarket windshields.

Also, using the search function, the word "Windshield" yielded over 450 threads and searching for "Windshield picture" whittled the number down to 44 threads. Its not perfect but I'm sure that at least some of those threads will have pictures of the various windshields.

 

[babyanlee]

We like it when people unlurk -:clap::cheers: Welcome:thumbup:

 

[BRPjunkie]

Keep in mind that the windshield threads will probably not get to the answer "you" need. You will find love it, hate it comments about every shield out there because we all have different heights, helmets, riding styles and expectations. It is great information, but many of the owners on this site are on their second or third shield looking for one that is just right. Good luck as the search for the best windshield is a journey many of us are still on. Sliders seem to offer the best opportunity to adjust to riding conditions, but some don't like the looks. Others have two they switch between based on conditions. Some stay with stock and are just fine.

 

[jimclarkf1]

WELCOME

HI Mo, I glad your on a :spyder:now, I live in Omaha Ne, and I hope to take mine to the TABLEROCK area, have you been thinking about STURGIS this year, RIDE ON:spyder2:

 

[8LEGS]

:2thumbs:welcome:yes::yes:

 

[Big Arm]

Hi Mo Lee, welcome Welcome aboard !!! :2thumbs:

 

[gjco]

hey mo welcome the best thread I found when I was looking at windshields was posted by daddydarko here is the link its a little old but the pics are good and the reviews are top of the line. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6850

 

[orangespydiegirl]

Welcome:congrats:

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

welcome:spyder2::spyder::congrats::yes::ani29::clap::f_spider:

 

[retread]

welcome bunch of really good people here, lots to learn,lots to see.

john

 

[Spyderjuice]

welcome

Juice

 

[GA-SPYDER]

:2thumbs:welcome:yes::yes:

Do you think that winter will ever be over? Used to live in the Hamlet/ Knox area for ten years. Really got to hate the winter time!

 

[Mo Lee]

Thanks for all the response. Found the pictures to be very helpful I'm just wanting a simple windshield to cut some of the wind off my face and chest. As for speakers my concern was blocking the vent hole in the dash panel in case there was a purpose for them. Again thanks for all the welcome aboard posts seems to be a friendly bunch.

 

[gjco]

Your very welcome :clap: