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coondog · January 24th, 2012, 09:38 AM

What is the purpose of a windshield if you can't see through it?

saxnbass · January 24th, 2012, 09:41 AM

Take it off, let me know if you feel a difference. I know I sure did. (Wasn't quite dry when I was painting it and had to go somewhere)

Really though, it moves the air up and off your chest, or even up over most of your head (depending on the windscreen and your size).

csmith12 · January 24th, 2012, 09:41 AM

Looks & alter wind flow patters around rider. But yea, I will take mine clear thanks.

coondog · January 24th, 2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

Take it off, let me know if you feel a difference. I know I sure did. (Wasn't quite dry when I was painting it and had to go somewhere)

Really though, it moves the air up and off your chest, or even up over most of your head (depending on the windscreen and your size).

I've ridden with one on and off and felt the same upto 75+ mph. THEN if i had it on i could tuck behind it, which i don't do cause i bartered it and my helmet is designed to accomplish the same thing and does.

sombo · January 24th, 2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by coondog

I've ridden with one on and off and felt the same upto 75+ mph. THEN if i had it on i could tuck behind it, which i don't do cause i bartered it and my helmet is designed to accomplish the same thing and does.

Yah, our older ninjette's windshield doesn't deflect the wind quite as much as the new-gens. I know for me it only rally helps block the wind if I'm fully tucked in behind it. Even then I can still see pretty good over it. Mine isn't painted, but is the older factory made dark screen.

jdoucet93 · January 24th, 2012, 10:24 AM

When was the last time you tucked down far enough to actually need to look through the windshield? I'm 5'7" 150lbs and in my most tucked position possible, I'm looking just over my windshield.

saxnbass · January 24th, 2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jdoucet93

When was the last time you tucked down far enough to actually need to look through the windshield? I'm 5'7" 150lbs and in my most tucked position possible, I'm looking just over my windshield.

2 Sundays ago.

csmith12 · January 24th, 2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

2 Sundays ago.

Indeed!

Full Tuck - When the chin area of the helmet touches the tank, you just very well find yourself looking through the windscreen.

jdoucet93 · January 24th, 2012, 11:22 AM

Okay. well touché. In that case, then, for those of you who actually look through your shields, by all means, leave them clear. For those of us who never find the need to get that low, and like that look, paint those bitches!

massacremasses · January 24th, 2012, 11:43 AM

yeah I never look through mine...

choneofakind · January 24th, 2012, 01:25 PM

I only use mine for a camera, so i put Ninja 250R vinyls on it to prove that the video was shot from a 250

FTR, a camera does fine through a dark smoke ZG 2(bubble) as long as it's not gloomy or dark out

Skippii · January 24th, 2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by coondog

What is the purpose of a windshield if you can't see through it?

A windshield is designed to shield you from wind.

coondog · January 24th, 2012, 02:36 PM

Bingo, and you need that protection most of all at higher speeds, when you also need buffeting (neck) protection, hence the need to see through the screen. As someone with grey matter stated, "I'll take mine clear."

oreX · January 24th, 2012, 04:00 PM

I think maybe I have a fat head. When im in full tuck (yes, head on tank) or at least what I suspect to be full tuck, I can just barely see over the windshield.

massacremasses · January 24th, 2012, 04:21 PM

Ill take mine smoked.

It depends on your riding style as well.

gfloyd2002 · January 24th, 2012, 06:06 PM

Even when not in full tuck looking through shield, it does help with wind buffeting and keeps me a bit dry(er) in the rain. Also, it is a useful place to put my parking sticker for work.

Agger · January 26th, 2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Skippii

A windshield is designed to shield you from wind.

Thank you for saying that so I wouldn't have to!

gt_turbo · January 26th, 2012, 07:50 AM

the stock windscreen is pretty crappy at wind buffeting, but if you upgrade to a DB, Sport touring, or Corsa. you will really notice the difference when riding on the highway. you won't have to tuck as much to avoid the wind hitting you up in the chest area. it makes highway riding more leisure like, as you don't have to stay in a tuck position for long periods of time.

January 24th, 2012, 09:38 AM	#1
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jdoucet93 ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Lafayette Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509	When was the last time you tucked down far enough to actually need to look through the windshield? I'm 5'7" 150lbs and in my most tucked position possible, I'm looking just over my windshield. __________________________________________________ SOLD MY NINJETTE and got THIS

January 24th, 2012, 11:22 AM	#9
jdoucet93 ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Lafayette Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509	Okay. well touché. In that case, then, for those of you who actually look through your shields, by all means, leave them clear. For those of us who never find the need to get that low, and like that look, paint those bitches! __________________________________________________ SOLD MY NINJETTE and got THIS

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massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	yeah I never look through mine... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 24th, 2012, 09:41 AM	#2
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Take it off, let me know if you feel a difference. I know I sure did. (Wasn't quite dry when I was painting it and had to go somewhere) Really though, it moves the air up and off your chest, or even up over most of your head (depending on the windscreen and your size).

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I only use mine for a camera, so i put Ninja 250R vinyls on it to prove that the video was shot from a 250 FTR, a camera does fine through a dark smoke ZG 2(bubble) as long as it's not gloomy or dark out

January 24th, 2012, 02:36 PM	#13
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	Bingo, and you need that protection most of all at higher speeds, when you also need buffeting (neck) protection, hence the need to see through the screen. As someone with grey matter stated, "I'll take mine clear."

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oreX ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Orlando, fl Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2013 636 - ABS Posts: 173 Blog Entries: 1	I think maybe I have a fat head. When im in full tuck (yes, head on tank) or at least what I suspect to be full tuck, I can just barely see over the windshield.

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massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	Ill take mine smoked. It depends on your riding style as well. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

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gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Even when not in full tuck looking through shield, it does help with wind buffeting and keeps me a bit dry(er) in the rain. Also, it is a useful place to put my parking sticker for work. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

January 26th, 2012, 07:50 AM	#18
gt_turbo ninjette.org sage Name: L Location: WI Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R, '13 CBR500R Posts: 709	the stock windscreen is pretty crappy at wind buffeting, but if you upgrade to a DB, Sport touring, or Corsa. you will really notice the difference when riding on the highway. you won't have to tuck as much to avoid the wind hitting you up in the chest area. it makes highway riding more leisure like, as you don't have to stay in a tuck position for long periods of time.