Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield for my 91 Nighthawk 750

2017-09-08 Thread Brian Collett
Hi Sean, http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/29101/i/slip-streamer-spitfire-windshield is this the one you're talking about? If so and yours is clear I'll take it. Send me a note to workout the details. bcoll...@yahoo.com Brian On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 2:42 PM, 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk M

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield for my 91 Nighthawk 750

2017-09-08 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I lot of us have the sliptstreamer SpitFire that I got from eBay. Just search for "Nighthawk sliptstreamer SpitFire " and you'll see lots of options. I prefer the clear. The SpitFire is great for wind and does a good job in the rain. I have a new one in the box in my garage. I bought it to

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2012-06-23 Thread mbs
Looks good I'll have to take a look at that one, Thanks On Friday, June 22, 2012 2:37:15 PM UTC-7, MJB_LBC wrote: > > Here are 2 pics of the Spitfire on my bike. But I only wanted something to > deflect some wind for highway riding, plus look good when on the bike. > > > -- You received this me

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2012-06-21 Thread MJB_LBC
Hello Mike, i can't really tell you what you think looks good on your bike, but I also have a NH 750 and here is the shield I just bought: http://www.bikebandit.com/slipstreamer-s-06-spitfire-sport-shield-windshield I think the smoke color looks great on the bike (Black color) and it knocks

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2012-03-21 Thread Hawaii Sean
I know I put way more than 6 lbs on my bike every day with my briefcase containing computer, iPad and the really heavy stuff - lots of paper. Sean On Mar 20, 1:56 am, zgotts wrote: > I know I've had 20+ lbs on my rack with no issues. > > Anyway.. while we're talking windshields, heres what mine

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2012-03-20 Thread zgotts
AirHawk, which seems appropriate for a Nighthawk. Costs more than its weight in gold but it has alleviated the back pain issues that I was having. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2012-03-20 Thread pa_sk8r
What kind of seat pad is that? I have a non-stock seat that's worse than the original. Bernie- On 03/20/12, zgotts wrote: I know I've had 20+ lbs on my rack with no issues. Anyway.. while we're talking windshields, heres what mine looks like after painting. Its strange, they look bigger af

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2012-03-20 Thread zgotts
I know I've had 20+ lbs on my rack with no issues. Anyway.. while we're talking windshields, heres what mine looks like after painting. Its strange, they look bigger after paint! http://tinypic.com?ref=2eutjyp"; target="_blank">http://i44.tinypic.com/2eutjyp.jpg"; border="0"> -- You received th

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield for 1984 Nighthawk 650SC

2010-05-04 Thread sfox618
I know a couple of people in this group, including myself, have bought this on on eBay (Item number: 270572098917). I've had mine for about 1.5 years and just wash it when I wash my bike. It's not too tall, I look over the top of it, but it makes a really big difference. It's really windy in Haw

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-05-02 Thread Joey Kelley
n a #&%$#!! > cellphone)... :) - look around. > Stanley > > > From: "pa_s...@verizon.net" > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > Sent: Sat, May 1, 2010 10:46:07 AM > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-05-02 Thread stanley/ Randolph
ound. Stanley From: "pa_s...@verizon.net" To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, May 1, 2010 10:46:07 AM Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning My 550 pipes are pretty much straight.  I haven't figured out an inexpensive way to tone them done. The Harley

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-05-02 Thread Dale
enzer...@gmail.com" > >> wrote: > > >>> I simply wear a fullface helment... Keeps the bugs off my face and hids > >>> my headphones from da cops > > >>> -Original Message----- > >>> Date: Friday, April 30, 2010 10:25:18 am > >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-05-01 Thread Joey Kelley
> wrote: >>> >>> I simply wear a fullface helment... Keeps the bugs off my face and hids >>> my headphones from da cops >>> >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> Date: Friday, April 30, 2010 10:25:18 am >>> To:

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-05-01 Thread Dale
Apr 30, 6:38 pm, "greenzer...@gmail.com" > > wrote: > >> I simply wear a fullface helment... Keeps the bugs off my face and   > >> hids my headphones from da cops > > >> -Original Message- > >> Date: Friday, April 30, 2010 10:25:18 am

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-05-01 Thread wayne . crull
ers@googlegroups.com" > From: wayne.cr...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning Or start the all protein diet. I road all day and lost 10lbs, and never felt hungry! Call now for the Nighthawk diet. Have a great day of riding. Wayne 83 CB650SC On Apr 30, 2010,

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-05-01 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
Message- Date: Saturday, May 01, 2010 3:19:54 am To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" From: "Dale" Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning Wit headphones on, you can't hear the motorcycle... Im going to try that diet tho... is 4 hours of riding a day adequat

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-05-01 Thread Dale
adphones from da cops > > > > -Original Message- > Date: Friday, April 30, 2010 10:25:18 am > To: "nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com" > From: wayne.cr...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning > > Or start the all protein d

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-04-30 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
I simply wear a fullface helment... Keeps the bugs off my face and hids my headphones from da cops -Original Message- Date: Friday, April 30, 2010 10:25:18 am To: "nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com" From: wayne.cr...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cl

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-04-30 Thread wayne . crull
Or start the all protein diet. I road all day and lost 10lbs, and never felt hungry! Call now for the Nighthawk diet. Have a great day of riding. Wayne 83 CB650SC On Apr 30, 2010, at 2:44 AM, Dale wrote: I say lose the windshield, and pick up a $0.50 box of toothpicks... On Apr 29, 8:3

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-04-30 Thread Dale
I say lose the windshield, and pick up a $0.50 box of toothpicks... On Apr 29, 8:32 pm, pa_s...@verizon.net wrote: > I've been happy with RAIN-X  Extreme Clean for plastic & glass > Apr 29, 2010 08:40:21 AM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:I use a > product called Plexus. Specifically des

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-04-29 Thread pa_sk8r
I've been happy with RAIN-X  Extreme Clean for plastic & glassApr 29, 2010 08:40:21 AM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote: I use a product called Plexus. Specifically designed for plexiwindshields. Very popular in the aviation world for getting bugs offof windshields. Works great on the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield cleaning

2010-04-29 Thread jgalban
I use a product called Plexus. Specifically designed for plexi windshields. Very popular in the aviation world for getting bugs off of windshields. Works great on the bike winshield too. John On Apr 28, 12:43 pm, wayne.cr...@gmail.com wrote: > I work for an aut parts store and the rep for S

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2009-04-17 Thread Wahrsuul
Thanks for the help. After thinking some about it, I realized I still had the Rifle SuperBike fairing that my sone had removed. I'm not fond of the looks of it on the NH, but it's just collcting dust over at his shop... I also have a Targa fairing from an SV650. It looks a lot like the Tsunami

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2009-04-16 Thread Dennis Hammerl
I'm not a windshield person but do have Corbin seats on two of my bikes. Kinda' hard at first but lower and you don't slide around. Big money but well spent. --- On Thu, 4/16/09, Wahrsuul wrote: From: Wahrsuul Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Windshield To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" Date: Thu

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2009-04-16 Thread Creative Residential Designs
19 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield I, too, have a spitfire windshield. I wish it were a couple of inches wider each way and a maybe 2" taller.That being said, for the 60 or so dollars it costs it does a good job and looks pretty good as well. I also have a Corbin seat on my 84 6

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2009-04-16 Thread bobcat732
I, too, have a spitfire windshield. I wish it were a couple of inches wider each way and a maybe 2" taller.That being said, for the 60 or so dollars it costs it does a good job and looks pretty good as well. I also have a Corbin seat on my 84 650. I bought it used(like new) on ebay and find it is r

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2009-04-16 Thread Kyle K.K.
I recommend tinted. Kyle KK On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 9:36 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: > I bought mine off of http://shopping.google.com/, but I suppose eBay works > too ;) It's kind of popular so you might be able to find it locally too. It > comes in clear or tinted. > > -Kyle > > On Thu, Apr 16, 2009

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2009-04-16 Thread Kyle Munz
I bought mine off of http://shopping.google.com/, but I suppose eBay works too ;) It's kind of popular so you might be able to find it locally too. It comes in clear or tinted. -Kyle On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 8:53 AM, Kyle K.K. wrote: > LINKY! > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SLIP-STREAMER-SPIT

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2009-04-16 Thread Kyle K.K.
LINKY! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SLIP-STREAMER-SPITFIRE-Clear-Windshield-1-Bar-Mount_W0QQitemZ380113024627QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item380113024627&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72:1171|65:12|39:1|240:1318#ht_2624wt_1024 Just picked on at random on ebay. On Thu

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2009-04-16 Thread Kyle Munz
The spitfire is also quickly and easily removable without tools. I put one on my 650. -Kyle On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 8:16 AM, Kyle K.K. wrote: > I use a spitfire windshield. It's small but it keeps the majority of the > wind from pushing on your chest and still gives you some airflow. > -Kyle >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2009-04-16 Thread Kyle K.K.
I use a spitfire windshield. It's small but it keeps the majority of the wind from pushing on your chest and still gives you some airflow. -Kyle On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 7:36 AM, Wahrsuul wrote: > > A little history first; I bought a brand new '02 NH 750 in Jan '02. I > rode the bike for 2-3 yea

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2008-09-20 Thread Average Joe
I have a Plexifairing 2 on my NH 750 and I did notice an increase in wind noise with my full coverage helmet after installing it. Using earplugs has made all the difference though. I have none of the wind fatigue from the buffeting on the arms and chest, and I can still hear all the sounds around

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2008-09-20 Thread Creative Residential Designs
I believe it is 18". That's one reason that I bought it was for the height. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 5:50 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield Could you tell m

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2008-09-19 Thread bobcat732
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > *To:* nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Friday, September 19, 2008 7:28 AM > *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield > > > That is the challenge when buying and installing a windshield. You never > know exactly how it's going to work for you

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2008-09-19 Thread NytWing
I have a full Windjammer fairing on my 84 650 and like Paul said, a fly could sit on my speedometer at 75 MPH. On Sep 18, 5:02 pm, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I recently installed a windshield and do like it in general but the > wind noise about helmet height is new. This is

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2008-09-19 Thread Creative Residential Designs
ssage - From: Paul LeBoutillier To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 7:28 AM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield That is the challenge when buying and installing a windshield. You never know exactly how it's going to work for you until

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2008-09-19 Thread Nighthawk Garry
I just installed a national windsheild on my 83 650NH and had the same issue with noise. I also noticed the windshield works best at 50-55 mph and at full hiway speed works well only crouched over in a ' crotch rocket' position (actually very quiet in that position at 75). It is a vent issue and I

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2008-09-19 Thread Paul LeBoutillier
That is the challenge when buying and installing a windshield. You never know exactly how it's going to work for you until you try it. The dynamics include windshield height, distance of windshield from rider, shape and aerodynamics of windshield, rider height, helmet style, and so forth. The other

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2008-09-18 Thread Gene Henry
I experience much the same, depending somewhat on the helmet, but I think it is because the wind is deflected/concentrated across the top of your helmet and its vents. Try ducking down - without lowering your chin/forehead, and see if the sound reduces. Also raise up a little and you will ge