Gordon
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The purpose of this thread was to let those of you who are smitten with the looks of the Blue Ridge that there is an alternative. I have looked at other F3 windshields. They look good and by all the feedback that I have seen function well. But for me, the looks of the BR has got me.
It is time for me to step out of the loop. Please direct your inquiries to Gustafsson Plastics and Fairings.
See Post #10 (Pricing and Ordering) in which I consolidated a lot of info that is spread across several posts.
I was looking at the Givi Airflow windshields (not available for the F3). I got curious about the top screen. Called Givi and found out that the top screen is the same on all Givi windshields and that the top screen (Part# 1Z1997R) and the mounting hardware (Part# 1Z1963R) can be order separately from a Givi dealer. The downside is they do not come with instructions or a template. Before this can be installed the bevel (curve up) at the top of the BR shield would need to be cut off.
I went to a local shop that has been making motorcycle windshields since 1968 http://bikescreen.com/ to have them install the Givi top screen. Before cutting the bevel they made a pattern/mold (owner generally says pattern) of my BR for future reference. The pattern happened to be the Dark Smoke Grey tint. When they held it up on my F3 to take a look, I had to have one (damn them!). I had them make one wider and 4” taller.
With me in the driver’s seat, an employee held the new shield against the mounting brackets the owner step back to give alignment directions. When the owner asked me what I thought….Dead On. Then using a flashlight (because of the dark tint) to see the mounting holes and then a soldering iron was used to mark the holes. Then took the screen back into the shop and drilled ¼” holes. The removal of the BR, drilling of the holes in the new shield and mounting was free of charge.
They ship worldwide, but do not drill mounting holes for shipped orders. For those of you that are within riding distance and want them to do it all, they can ship your stock shield home. Call and make an appointment. That way he will have a screen ready to install.
Windscreen Installation Tips: http://bikescreen.com/pages/gp-installation
Acrylic Drill Bit: http://bikescreen.com/collections/accessories
Besides clear there are 18 color tints to choose from
http://bikescreen.com/pages/gustafsson-windscreen-color-choices
Now that they have patterns of the BR and my screen they can make either at any height, with or without the bevel. They can do this for any motorcycle if they have a pattern.
It was raining when I left the shop (steady rain, not sprinkle). I put on my rain gear and full face helmet with shield up some to be able feel the rain on my cheeks. I felt some (noticeably less than before) rain and the feeling did not change at higher speeds (up to 70MPH). I passed a semi-truck doing 70MPH, went thru all the spray from it. What I was feeling on my cheeks did not change and did not feel the turbulence from the truck. I went on a short ride today (started to sprinkle) without rain gear. There was a broader wind reduction (now armpit to armpit) across my chest.
The real test will be to ride on a sunny day (rain for the next few days) at 80-90MPH. I’ll update after that.
Still a possibility that the Givi top screen will be installed in the future.
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It is time for me to step out of the loop. Please direct your inquiries to Gustafsson Plastics and Fairings.
See Post #10 (Pricing and Ordering) in which I consolidated a lot of info that is spread across several posts.
I was looking at the Givi Airflow windshields (not available for the F3). I got curious about the top screen. Called Givi and found out that the top screen is the same on all Givi windshields and that the top screen (Part# 1Z1997R) and the mounting hardware (Part# 1Z1963R) can be order separately from a Givi dealer. The downside is they do not come with instructions or a template. Before this can be installed the bevel (curve up) at the top of the BR shield would need to be cut off.
I went to a local shop that has been making motorcycle windshields since 1968 http://bikescreen.com/ to have them install the Givi top screen. Before cutting the bevel they made a pattern/mold (owner generally says pattern) of my BR for future reference. The pattern happened to be the Dark Smoke Grey tint. When they held it up on my F3 to take a look, I had to have one (damn them!). I had them make one wider and 4” taller.
With me in the driver’s seat, an employee held the new shield against the mounting brackets the owner step back to give alignment directions. When the owner asked me what I thought….Dead On. Then using a flashlight (because of the dark tint) to see the mounting holes and then a soldering iron was used to mark the holes. Then took the screen back into the shop and drilled ¼” holes. The removal of the BR, drilling of the holes in the new shield and mounting was free of charge.
They ship worldwide, but do not drill mounting holes for shipped orders. For those of you that are within riding distance and want them to do it all, they can ship your stock shield home. Call and make an appointment. That way he will have a screen ready to install.
Windscreen Installation Tips: http://bikescreen.com/pages/gp-installation
Acrylic Drill Bit: http://bikescreen.com/collections/accessories
Besides clear there are 18 color tints to choose from
http://bikescreen.com/pages/gustafsson-windscreen-color-choices
Now that they have patterns of the BR and my screen they can make either at any height, with or without the bevel. They can do this for any motorcycle if they have a pattern.
It was raining when I left the shop (steady rain, not sprinkle). I put on my rain gear and full face helmet with shield up some to be able feel the rain on my cheeks. I felt some (noticeably less than before) rain and the feeling did not change at higher speeds (up to 70MPH). I passed a semi-truck doing 70MPH, went thru all the spray from it. What I was feeling on my cheeks did not change and did not feel the turbulence from the truck. I went on a short ride today (started to sprinkle) without rain gear. There was a broader wind reduction (now armpit to armpit) across my chest.
The real test will be to ride on a sunny day (rain for the next few days) at 80-90MPH. I’ll update after that.
Still a possibility that the Givi top screen will be installed in the future.
Search Keywords: gs rs st rt
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