Windshield wipers for M.C.

[ARtraveler]

Thank you RR for the update. I have wished for a WW for motorcycles for many years but the thought of getting the windshield scratched kept me from pursuing the subject much further.

With my height, I am always looking through the windshield even in it's lowest position. If I am riding my airhawk or sheepskin seat, then I am looking over. Riding through bad rain and trying to see through the droplets are neither fun or safe--but I have done it from time to time.

 

[F4 Customs]

F4 Customs windshield rain shedding....

To be sure, the F4 Customs windshield WILL shed rain like no other aftermarket shield. I neglected that fact as we were discussing w/wipers a few days ago. You CAN look through our windshield in the rain, making for a safer and less-fatiguing ride. If you like, feel free to use Rain-X, but you will likely not need it. May be the answer for some of you....

 

[Saluda]

I too look over my windshield,

I am terribly sorry to have caused offense . . . it was not my intent. Long ago, when I went through a safety class, they stressed that we should look over, not through, the windshield. It was repeated in a trike class I took in July. Please forgive me for having a valid opinion.

and see no need of an apology. Good advice, some people should relax a little.

 

[Flamewinger]

No. 1 if you use Rain X make sure it's for plastic. The normal stuff can and will ruin you shield.

No. 2 the video is of a Goldwing, most likely a Japan model where it is law to have wiper if you have shield in front if you.

No. 3 I had a Jeep hand crank version on my Gl1500 years ago. With a 1" post on either side of shield, the wiper rested on one side and I grabbed the handle to clear/move the wiper from side to side. The post kept the blade from falling too far down.

Now a days I look over and like the adjustable shield.


Susie - 2013 Spyder ST Limited
1983-2004 Goldwings. (5)
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[flaggerphil]

I, too, look over the shield. That's what works best for me...others MMV.

 

[ThreeFeet]

Wiper? yes? no?

I thank EVERYBODYS comments. I am too short to see over the shield even at it's lowest. Have used rain ex on it. Plex stuff, my hand, (that's not easy either!!! too short!) Pledge, wax, turtle wax. Have used stuff probably shouldn't have and of course by the time I get into a downpour or misty stuff everything has been "blown" off, sun dried, and gone!!! Am too cheap to get a new or diff shield. Soo am sorta stuck with what I have and probably just quit driving while it's raining. Sometimes just have to plow thru tho. Guess the WW is out tho.

 

[granpa in Cincy]

People have cut 1/2 to 1" from top of shield for just that reason. Maybe someone who has done it will pipe up with the "how to do it".

 

[Showie]

I would rather have wipers on my helmet visor than windshield :yikes: :yes::yes::yes:

 

[Chupaca]

choices, choices..!!

if you have the larger shields where you look through them, then would help. Need to consider all the points above as to scratching durability etc. If you ryde a lot in the rain and repellants don't do the trick then go for it. For all the others looking over the shield, it will do nothing for you. You have to look at helmet shield sweepers or repellants. Heavy rain pretty much washes off, light rain will accumulate but a tilt to the left a nd right blows it off..at least for me..:thumbup:

 

[cuznjohn]

wipers

i always look over the windshield but i hate getting caught in a storm with a helmet with no face shield

 

[Ron YPA]

PEERCLEAR WILL NOT WORK ON RT

Ordered the Peer clear and it does not fit the Spyder RT. When the windshield is up the motor is in the middle of your windshield. You can not lower the windshield without having the motor in the middle of it.