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Title: Cheap adaptable windshield. Works well on an FXS
Post by: Moto7575 on March 16, 2019, 03:54:13 AM

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/Cherk-Universal-Clear-Moto-Rue-V-lo-Pare-Brise-Pare-Brise-7-8-1-Guidon-de/32838141689.html

Title: Re: Cheap adaptable windshield. Works well on an FXS
Post by: vinceherman on March 16, 2019, 08:46:41 AM

Pics or it didn’t happen.

Title: Re: Cheap adaptable windshield. Works well on an FXS
Post by: Moto7575 on March 16, 2019, 04:21:08 PM

Here you are. Note the double fender (low one to avoid water projections, I kept the high one so far for the look), the small handlebar bag (enough to keep rain pants + foldable backpack + charging cable) and the custom seat (hugh comfort improvement, especially for the passenger).

Title: Re: Cheap adaptable windshield. Works well on an FXS
Post by: Jarrett on March 16, 2019, 09:50:45 PM

Which handlebar bag do you have?

Title: Re: Cheap adaptable windshield. Works well on an FXS
Post by: Moto7575 on March 16, 2019, 11:34:07 PM

This one : https://www.enduroklassiker.at/en/accessoires-bags/1545-acerbis-werkzeugtasche.html
Fits perfectly. I locked it with cable ties.

I found one on aliexpress for much cheaper, which I bought as a spare in case someone steals it but so far so good.

Quote from: Jarrett on March 16, 2019, 09:50:45 PM

Which handlebar bag do you have?

Title: Re: Cheap adaptable windshield. Works well on an FXS
Post by: alko on March 16, 2019, 11:57:45 PM

The windshield looks almost verticle. Thats one thing about the Zero is the bike is so short in length that it puts the windscreen too close to the rider making it impossible too crouch behind it unless you mount it straight up like yours. Not sure that helps with aerodynamics. But maybe im wrong. What's your thoughts?

Title: Re: Cheap adaptable windshield. Works well on an FXS
Post by: Moto7575 on March 17, 2019, 12:05:53 AM

Well i just saw it on alibaba and wanted to try :-). The idea is also to reduce the water projection when riding in the city, and maybe gains a few kilometers...
Any suggestion on the optimal position ? The riding position is high on the FXS.

Title: Re: Cheap adaptable windshield. Works well on an FXS
Post by: Moto7575 on March 17, 2019, 04:35:32 PM

The angle of the windshield does not seem to make much a difference vs offering a uniform, smooth surface to the airflow.
See  simulations hereafter