Dear Friends,
The screen for the F650 Dakar works really well; I got to ride it home last night, and into work this am. Allow me to whine and say that this winter is wearing my ass out, and this am with snowy, icy roads, and 30-40 mph winds was another morning of "why am I doing this?" The bike will stay in the shop tonight, and the CRV will carry me home!
Anyway, mounting was a 30 minute affair, really tight, especially around the brake switch and throttle cable. Placement so as not to rub anything takes some care.
The extra tall I can look over, on a open road, but will be too tall for back roads or in the rain. Nice and quiet.
I am wondering how it will handle windy conditions in open conditions (this morning was on a urban street to avoid the worst of the ice). I'm not sure a breezy day in Kansas will be all that much fun, but then again, this bike never has been all that much fun in wind!
When the shorter shield arrives I will bolt it on, and hope for a clear road to try it out.
Over all, well done! This was the real missing piece on this bike for me.
Cheers!
Ron
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To All; I received and mounted my windshield on Saturday. Started riding with it on Sunday. In the ensuing 4 days I have ridden just over 600 miles in varying conditions that have included extreme winds, fog, heavy rain, and about 15 minutes of sun. This has been on tight twisty mountain roads, and 400 miles of 75 to 85 mph interstates. I am stunned. Superbly quieter, buffeting gone, minimal sail affect(and believe me when I say that one got tested), and improved gas mileage. I simply couldn't be more pleased.
Floyd
2007 BMW F650GS
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Got your windshield for my 650GS yesterday, 30 minutes to install. I bought this bike used, with no chance to ride until the weather broke. I was pretty discouraged at first. Ordered another windshield, getting even more discouraged. Thank you, as your windshield has made this bike a joy to ride. Had it not been for this shield working so well, there would have been another 650gs for sale.
Thanks again
Arnie S.
2005 BMW 650 GS
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