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Windjammer SS and GS 1000

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I would like to hear from you guys with Windjammers on your bikes as to how much negative impact the fairing has on handling. I know that it will affect top speed, but how about handling, with that extra weight so far forward? Thanks.
 
As long as you have some good progressive fork springs and working rear shocks you are fine up to 100 mph, past that you are on your own. BUT if you do a lot of night riding you will notice the headlight does not turn with the forks. My bike, GS850 has the vetter & bags. I have hit an indicated 115 out in the desert. I have a 110/90/19 front tire so the speedo should be acurate
 
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Yeah the 'Jammer might affect the top end, but it might not be the way you think. :-k

Because of the change in aerodynamic efficiency, it might actually raise the top speed. :eek:

I don't have personal experience with this, but some of the magazines noted this 30 or so years ago. :o

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I rode for years behind a full-size Windjammer, on a Moto Guzzi in the 80's, and on a GS850G and my last bike, a GS1100GK.

No adverse effects on handling at all. Very comfortable to ride behind a Windjammer, and it has lots of storage room on either side. For long distances, a full fairing is the way to go, especially in dubious weather.

The GK's best cruising speed was 65 to 75 mph, the sweet spot. I seldom took it any faster than that, except to pass.

Nick Diaz
Middletown, MD
 
I appreciate all the opinions given. Lynn, was the headlight not turning with the forks an inconvenience? I have a bar-mounted Rifle Superbike on the bike now, which gives decent protection for it's light weight, but some have told me that a frame-mounted fairing is more stable, as depending on wind direction, I get a slight oscillation a speeds around 100 mph, not terrible, but noticeable when going into the wind at about a 45 degree angle.
 
Frame mounted is more stable. I have ridden in 35-40 mph winds with no problems. Headlight is fine for normal riding If you are planning on a lot of twisty roads at night I would consider an aux light mounted to the forks. Definately up grade to a H4 Ultra Silverstar bulb
 
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