Double windshield

[ronnie]

What's the deal, with the double windshield on the nomad.... mine is 2 years old now, and starting to get dirty enough betwene the two, that I'm thinking about pulling it apart to clean. Just looking, it dosn't look like it serves any purpose, and could be done away with... But, I'm sure its there for a reason.... What Is It.... thanks ronnie

[samkjr]

Well if your main shield is on the lowest setting, the lower is essentially useless. What it's for is when you raise your main you will still have a good fit on the lower end to keep all the air from rushing in underneath.
I would advise being careful when you take it off. Do not allow the two peices to slide or contact one another because there will be a lot of fine grit in there to make some good scratches if you're not careful.

[skimo]

Originally Posted by samkjr

I would advise being careful when you take it off. Do not allow the who peices to slide or contact one another because there will be a lit of fine grit in there to make some good scratches if your not carefull.

This is the very reason why I removed mine.

[refugio]

I keep my windshield on the lowest setting...Which puts the top of the windshield at about nose level.
I have no plans to ever need to raise it....So I;m thinking about removing the lower piece.

[Top Cat]

Just remember if you remove the lower piece you need to put spacers in there.
I painted the back of my stock shield black where the lower piece is. then put it back together. This keeps people from seeing all the stuff that gets between them.
I have a ClearView shield now so no double piece. i painted the lower part black anyway 'cause I like the look.

[jussmatt]

I just took mine apart last Sunday and decided to not put the bottom shield back. I've had NO issue or noticed any difference, but TC is correct...make sure you put the spacers and rubber back as it was to make sure all fits tight. ALSO....MAKE SURE YOU KEEP TRACK OF THE SCREW/BOLT LOCATIONS WHEN YOU TAKE THEM APART. They're not all the same size. I found that out a long time ago when I first put on my windshield bag!! What a PITA!!! LOL!

[Top Cat]

Yeah Matt, talk about a PITA. My ClearView windshild instructions say you can leave the protective film on it and mount it on your bike to test ride. If you like it, take it back apart and remove the film , then put it on a second time. If you don't like it, send it back for refund.
Well I took my stock shield apart and started to put on the new one with the film still on.
What the hell, you need three hands and both feet. decided to take film off so I only had to do it one time.
It was worth it hough. That shield cut down on buffeting alot.

Get you a 2 inch taller and wider tinted from Rifle. It's one piece and I couldn't be happier with mine. Just the right height to block off everything and still looks great!!

[Top Cat]

Don't know much about the rifle but my ClearView is one and a half inches taller and two inches wider. Works very well :)

I also removed mine and have the main shield set in the lowest position. I think I just used a couple of regular old lock washers I had laying around for spacers.

[dogdoc]

TC did you spring for the vent???

[Top Cat]

No Doc, just got grey tint and 1 1/2" higher and 2" wider.
I didn't think the vent would be anything I needed.

[jussmatt]

TC...being wider, does it help deflect the wind around your hands... Just thinking about winter time.

[Top Cat]

Yeah Matt, it does deflect it a little more. It is only 1" on each side so not a whole lot more deflection. I used to get hit on the fingers by bugs and bees once or twice on each ride. Now I have only been hit once in the 500 or so miles I put on since the change.

[radco]

TC and any one else with a NON STOCK shield... Im about 6ft 3..DO you think the 4" over would be to tall??? I dont want to look through it...but over...THANKs Rich