Hey guys,
I have been looking long and hard and can not seem to find a tall windshield for my 1986 FJ. I have seen a few made for the 1988-90 year bikes, but nothing for my 1986.
Does anyone know where I can buy a tall windshield for my 1986 FJ? :dash2: (I will buy a used one if someone has one.)
Dean
Here's one place...
http://www.bikescreen.com/index.html (http://www.bikescreen.com/index.html)
I saw thier +4" windshield for the 86', but I'm looking for type of windshield that tips-up slightly at the top in order to help move the air closer to over my helmet. They seems to make the tipped-up type for the 84'-85' and 89'-90', but I can not seem to find one for the 86' to 88'.
If anyone can help me find a tall windshield for a 86' that is slightly tipped-up at the top I would appriciate it?
Here is an example of an 89'- 90'...
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w78/2fast4u2_Photo/Yamaha_windshield.jpg)
Quote from: europe50 on October 06, 2009, 10:16:17 AM
Here is an example of an 89'- 90'...
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w78/2fast4u2_Photo/Yamaha_windshield.jpg)
Actually that image is from the 84-85 FJ. They will make a curved up lip on the end of the 86-87 +4 if you ask them. Read this first: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=93.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=93.0)
Marsh White,
I did realize that the windshield I pictured is from an 84'-85', this is the type (Tall and tipped-up) I am looking for for an 86'-88'.
Thanks for the link and the info, I didn't realize that they could bend it if asked. I will e-mail them and see if I can get what I'm looking for.
Thanks again!
Dean
Quote from: europe50 on October 06, 2009, 12:21:40 PM
Marsh White,
I did realize that the windshield I pictured is from an 84'-85', this is the type (Tall and tipped-up) I am looking for for an 86'-88'.
Thanks for the link and the info, I didn't realize that they could bend it if asked. I will e-mail them and see if I can get what I'm looking for.
Thanks again!
Dean
'86-87 probably. They changed again in '88.
Randy T
Indy
Try these guys, bit far to go but other club members have claimed them to be good quality.
http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/yamaha.htm (http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/yamaha.htm)
I have an Eagle Screen (link posted byFJ Monkey) on my '89. They are out of Austrailia. The service was excellent and the screen is of very good quality. I bought the 3" higher than stock "windlip" and it does a great job of keeping the direct wind off my neck and helmet. They'd be worth checking out IMHO.
Mark '89
Quote from: markmartin on October 07, 2009, 11:19:33 AM
I have an Eagle Screen (link posted byFJ Monkey) on my '89. They are out of Austrailia. The service was excellent and the screen is of very good quality. I bought the 3" higher than stock "windlip" and it does a great job of keeping the direct wind off my neck and helmet. They'd be worth checking out IMHO.
Mark '89
Mark,
How tall are you, and are you running the stock seat?
Randy T
Indy
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 06, 2009, 09:30:10 PM
Try these guys, bit far to go but other club members have claimed them to be good quality.
http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/yamaha.htm (http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/yamaha.htm)
+1 Very happy with my purchase.
Quote from: higbonzo on October 07, 2009, 01:33:26 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 06, 2009, 09:30:10 PM
Try these guys, bit far to go but other club members have claimed them to be good quality.
http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/yamaha.htm (http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/yamaha.htm)
+1 Very happy with my purchase.
Are these predrilled?
Do you recall how much to ship from Oz?
Steve.... yes the Eagle screens are pre-drilled... Quite a few members over there in the US have purchased an Eagle screen so someone will let you know shipping costs I'm sure..
I have their "hybrid" screen myself ('91+ model).... its around an inch or 2 taller. For a short (read less than 5' 10" or so) it would offer better buffeting protection....... did not do much for me tho (6' 4").
AS I said, they are pre-drilled and fit like a glove.
Harvy
Thanks, Harvy,
In my other (Jaguar) life, I've shipped stuff both into and out of Oz, so I'm quite aware that air post can be frightful! (http://i34.tinypic.com/dr9lqw.gif)
Cheers, and Kookaloo! (http://i36.tinypic.com/x4j8eb.gif)
No problem Steve...... I'm an ex-Jaguar owner myself....... Series 2 XJ6L....... loved the way that car just sat on the road no matter how hard you pushed it. Ended up just too expensive to keep repairing the body so I sold it. Spent around $6000 on the motor when I first bought it....... line bored the crank and cam shaft mounts and re-furbished the carbs. (I learnt a lot about multi-carbs with that engine!).
Cheers
Harvy
my wife has a xk8, nice to look at, pita and pos to work on, since I end doing a lot of that :dash2:
Although this has absolutely nothing to do with FJ windshields, tall or otherwise... :P
(http://i35.tinypic.com/etgns8.jpg)
Mark,
How tall are you, and are you running the stock seat?
Randy T
Indy
Randy, I'm 5-10 and have the Gunfighter & Lady seat. Stock bars. Shoei RF-1000 F.F. helmet. I've got the "Windlip" screen. I think I paid $125 and shipping to the US was $35. It comes pre-drilled. the fit was pretty good--I did have to do some minor filing to get it to fit--about a 1/2 hour job. I've had it on for this past season--3500mi--. It seems to be pretty scratch resistant when washing bugs etc from it. No wobble or flex in the screen that I can tell at cruising speeds up to 95mph (indicated :-) ).
Mark Martin
'89
Quote from: markmartin on October 08, 2009, 08:07:38 PM
Mark,
How tall are you, and are you running the stock seat?
Randy T
Indy
Randy, I'm 5-10 and have the Gunfighter & Lady seat. Stock bars. Shoei RF-1000 F.F. helmet. I've got the "Windlip" screen. I think I paid $125 and shipping to the US was $35. It comes pre-drilled. the fit was pretty good--I did have to do some minor filing to get it to fit--about a 1/2 hour job. I've had it on for this past season--3500mi--. It seems to be pretty scratch resistant when washing bugs etc from it. No wobble or flex in the screen that I can tell at cruising speeds up to 95mph (indicated :-) ).
Mark Martin
'89
Thanks, Mark!
I've seen the Eagle Screen up close, and they look very nice, but I'm guessing that at 6'3, it's not going to help much with the turbulence I get around my RF900. I currently have the Targa +2, and I thought that a bit more height and slightly different contour of the ES might help.
I have been thinking for some time about cutting the screen (a lot) shorter, and at the ECFR, a couple of us talked about the possibility of cutting a vent close to the front edge of the screen to relieve the low pressure behind it. I may just try it before it gets cold out. If it doesn't work out I'll have a good excuse to get a pretty new screen.
Or maybe I'll just get a new set of custom ear buds made up, since SWMBO's dust mop dog chewed up my old ones. :dash2:
Randy T
Indy
Randy T,
Eagle Screens does make a 'touring ' screen that is taller than the 'windlip' screen that I have. FYI.
Mark Martin
'89
I recall having read on one of the forums that 10 1/2 holes drilled around the base of the windshield is a good improvement.
I will have to get mine on the road and ride for a while to form a decent opinion on my windshield, its been a long time since I had my last fj
Quote from: markmartin on October 13, 2009, 11:11:03 AM
Randy T,
Eagle Screens does make a 'touring ' screen that is taller than the 'windlip' screen that I have. FYI.
Mark Martin
'89
Thanks Mark!
I may try that, since EAR Inc. want $25 more to repair my custom earphones than it cost to have them made in the first place. Great product, but absolutely shitty customer service.
Randy T
Indy
Quote from: thuber3040 on October 13, 2009, 01:35:55 PM
I recall having read on one of the forums that 10 1/2 holes drilled around the base of the windshield is a good improvement.
I will have to get mine on the road and ride for a while to form a decent opinion on my windshield, its been a long time since I had my last fj
I was considering drilling two 1/2" or so holes about 2-3" apart, and cutting out the material between them, forming a slot.
Not sure how that would work out at the next East Coast Rain Festival, though.
I also thought about cutting the top edge of the screen as low as possible.
Randy T
Indy
Its been a while since I have looked for them, but I have seen vents that can be installed from the gold wing crowd, and if we could find a smaller rectangular one, we could put maybe one or two at the bottom of the shield so they could be opened or closed according to needs.
Maybe something like this, but I think smalled would look better
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Goldwing-Kawasaki-Voyager-Windshield-Vent_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e5879f5f8QQitemZ130333406712QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1575wt_958 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Goldwing-Kawasaki-Voyager-Windshield-Vent_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e5879f5f8QQitemZ130333406712QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1575wt_958)