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Looking for advice on small fairing or windshield for 82 GS1100E

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Looking for advice on small fairing or windshield for 82 GS1100E I wand something small that would take some of the wind off my chest. I like the look of the Wes Cooley but they don't list one for the 82 with the big 8" train light. I have a Vetter windjammer but it is just too big. I want one that is more sporty. Thanks for any recommendations
 
National Cycle make lots of different sizes and styles. I don’t have one, but probably will in the future based on reviews on this site and elsewhere.

I bought this generic one on eBay. It’s certainly worth the $21.99 price tag, but honestly doesn’t do all that much, gets the air a bit off the chest, higher into the shoulder area. I’ll get a taller one eventually.

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The big light makes it harder to find. I found this one on eBay about 7 years ago. Not sure if it is still there.

Look for something that fits a Ducati Monster, that's how I found mine.





 
Rich posted a link to National Cycle, I'll go a step farther and narrow it down to the Street Shield EX.

It's just a bit bigger than the one that Baatfam suggested and does a pretty good job of deflecting the blast without removing you from the experience.

There is also the basic Street Shield, but the EX has a quick-detach feature, in case you want the FULL experience.

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LPMReplicaparts or MeadSpeed out of the UK might make an "S" replica with the 8" opening.

There used to be be a guy in the States that made them but i could find anything about him so he may no longer be in the game.
Went by National Fiberglass and did a lot of bodywork for WERA and AHRMA vintage racers.
 
Thanks for the recommendations I have decided on the Street Shield EX. I think it will give me the wind protection I am looking for and being removable is a big plus also
 
If Photo*ucket is playing well, you can click on the link in my sig for my son's (now sold) '82 650GL and get a hint of how it might look.

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That Street Shield EX would look good on my GS650. I also looked at the small Slipstreamers but I like the mounts on the Street Shield EX.

Jim
 
The Plexifairing3 on my wife's 850L uses the same quick-mounts. We don't take the shield off for anything but maintenance, but it's sooo much easier when necessary. :encouragement:

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Thank I got the Street shield ex ordered I will try to post a picture after I get it installed
 
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Got it installed yesterday I plan on a ride today to see how it works
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Looking forward to hearing what you think after riding with the new windshield.

I'm doing the same swap in the near future. Currently have a windjammer and am seriously considering the Street Shield EX. The 850 wears the Vetter stuff OK, but man it's heavy and bulky. Frankly, every time I remove the fairing for maintenance stuff I want to leave it off. My only concern is the Sonic fork springs I installed a while back. They have a 1.0 spring rate which may be too stiff after removing the 25lb fairing. I could always swap back to the stock springs I suppose.
 
Your 1.0 springs will be fine with the Street EX.

I have 1.1 springs in my 850 and my fairing weighs less than your ‘Jammer.

I do think my gravitational attraction is a bit more than yours, but your springs will be fine.

What viscosity oil are you using? I recommend 10w.

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