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Re: [Vino125] Re: Windshields

Michael,

I'm sure we could work something out. Good luck with your search.

Regards,

Bob Bellicitti
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On Jul 6, 2009, at 6:21 AM, Michael Wiliam Roman <michaelwroman@...
> wrote:

>
>
> Hi Bob,
>
> Wow I am really impressed with your windshield setup. Do you think
> you cold help me out when I get mine? I dig the risers you have
> setup there and especially the wind skirt.
>
> Still seeing the right used scoot, may just end up at the dealership.
>
> Michael
>
> --- In Vino125@yahoogroups.com, Bob Bellicitti <ibigcity@...> wrote:
> >
> > Michael,
> >
> > I have the Yamaha OEM windshield on my Vino too. I highly
> recommend it
> > for both added fuel economy as well as rider comfort. I bought mine
> > used, however it had never been installed, for about $75 and it was
> > money well spent. I did find however that it was a bit short for
> > someone 6'1" tall so I fabricated some risers for it to lift it 1.5"
> > and added a skirt to the bottom to finish it off and reduce the
> > downwash of air onto my knees, a benefit in cold weather only.
> >
> > I have pictures of it in the photos section under Big City Stuff.
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Jul 4, 2009, at 12:20 PM, Michael Wiliam Roman wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello Vino 125ers,
> > > I'm still looking at used options as well as buying new... but am
> > > now wondering about the benefits, if any, of using a windshield.
> If
> > > I buy new I will just have it added on, and if I buy used I am
> > > interested in what the windshield will do for me. The Yamaha OEM
> > > model doesn't look very big, so I can't imagine it does much.
> > >
> > > Does anyone out there use a windshield? Does it really do a good
> job
> > > of keeping the wind from you buffeting you? Does it also help with
> > > performance in any way?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Michael
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>


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Mon Jul 6, 2009 10:21 pm

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Hi Bob, Wow I am really impressed with your windshield setup. Do you think you cold help me out when I get mine? I dig the risers you have setup there and...
Michael Wiliam Roman
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Jul 6, 2009
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Michael, I'm sure we could work something out. Good luck with your search. Regards, Bob Bellicitti Sent from my iPhone On Jul 6, 2009, at 6:21 AM, Michael...
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Jul 6, 2009
10:22 pm

I have a Slipstreamer S06 Spitfire Windshield. It is fairly small and adds 5 mph to the top end and improves fuel economy by 10 mpg. It does keep some wind off...
Chris Baum
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Jul 5, 2009
12:59 am

I agree. The Slipstreamer S06 Spitfire smaller, and probably adds more speed than the stock Yamaha. Also, you can get ir tinted, which looks very nice, and is...
Ivo Zivkov
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Jul 5, 2009
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http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Fairing.html This is a lengthy treatise on the differences. There is also a demo of the impact resistance of the two somewhere...
Chris Baum
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Jul 5, 2009
12:29 pm

I have the OEM Yamaha windshield and I think it is perfect for me @ 5' 9" tall. I like the mounting and experience no shaking or vibration which is a real...
John
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Jul 6, 2009
5:04 am

at 6'4" ive tried two windshields, the spitfire and an OEM from canada and they both buffeted making the ride too unpleasant so i gave up and sold them on...
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Jul 6, 2009
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