Author Topic: Drilling holes in windscreen (Read 6435 times)

Gusable · « **Reply #30 on:** May 29, 2019, 07:53:29 AM »

Excellent info thank you

inditx · « **Reply #31 on:** May 29, 2019, 11:56:12 AM »

Quote from: Testarossa on May 28, 2019, 11:53:13 PM

Vetter's late-model Windjammer used two pop vents. In this photo I'd guess the vents are about three inches, assuming that's a 7-inch headlamp.

Thanks

janguzzi · « **Reply #32 on:** May 29, 2019, 01:38:50 PM »

You can buy them here:
http://craigvetter.com/pages/Online_Store/Replacement_Parts/Replacement_Parts.html

What is more ugly?
Deflectors (e.g. https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=86847) or those vents?

MGrego · « **Reply #33 on:** May 29, 2019, 01:53:18 PM »

The Vetter vents didn't fix my buffeting problem unfortunately, leaving them out did. They just didn't allow enough air through to equalize the air pressure.

Just my experience in one case. Hope they work better for you --

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #33 on:** May 29, 2019, 01:53:18 PM »

Ncdan · « **Reply #34 on:** May 29, 2019, 03:31:57 PM »

I known these vetter vents have been added by members here who swears by them and I’m not questioning their assessment, That being made clear. In 1983 our 12 member motor unit utilized 1982 and 81 Honda 900CB customs with the vetter fairing as shown in the picture I offered. We all was in agreement that we Could not tell any difference one way or another, if the vents were

opened or closed. However the lowers that we added in the winter did make a lot of difference with wind control.

Gusable · « **Reply #35 on:** June 02, 2019, 09:31:52 PM »

Well I did it. Drilled four 2.5 inch holes right in the middle. Only had time to test the outer two. They seemed to improve things. I can’t help but think it’s gonna work!

rocker59 · « **Reply #36 on:** June 03, 2019, 08:12:17 AM »

They'll work.

PeteS · « **Reply #37 on:** June 03, 2019, 10:23:17 AM »

You could also fit a vent used on the 1800 Honda Goldwings, With the deflector angled it eliminates buffeting at least for the driver. 15 bucks on eBay.

Pete

Gusable · « **Reply #38 on:** June 08, 2019, 11:18:56 AM »

Little update. Finally got to test the holes out at highway speed. Noticeable improvement! Not perfect but if scoot forward just a smigde it’s great I might play with visors now to make it 100%

flower_king001 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 08, 2019, 11:57:18 AM »

Quote from: Gusable on June 08, 2019, 11:18:56 AM

Little update. Finally got to test the holes out at highway speed. Noticeable improvement! Not perfect but if scoot forward just a smigde it’s great I might play with visors now to make it 100%

Good to hear!!

Gusable · « **Reply #40 on:** June 18, 2019, 10:11:02 PM »

Little update and a question. I cut the hump out of my neds seat and took off the airhawk pad. That put my at eye level with the top of the barn door. One of the best rides I’ve had on the bike!! Like 97.52% fixed! BUT the lower seating position isn’t great. I’m acquiring a Corbin seat which will put me up higher in the turbulent air. Should fix seat/tailbone/ergo issues but now back to buffering issues. I’m thinking about trying a puig clip on visor. I had one on a Honda nc700x that absolutely transformed that bike! It would give me a “ taller “ windscreen and the two panels of airflow. Anyone here tried a puig visor or Mra visor?

Andy1 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 19, 2019, 05:14:44 AM »

I had bad buffeting from my R100R BMW windscreen - I experimented with tapeing a piece of cardboard along the top to raise the screen height. I expected it to maybe flap or blow off but it stayed there and showed me that an extension would work. I then trimmed it down to find the best size and copied it in polycarbonate. The final version is held in place with 2 plastic number plate screws - so in the event of a crash it will break off - and it has edge trim. Been in use around 80,000 miles.
So before buying anything it may be worth experimenting with tape and cardboard.
Andyb

flower_king001 · « **Reply #42 on:** June 22, 2019, 07:35:18 AM »

Quote from: Gusable on June 18, 2019, 10:11:02 PM

Anyone here tried a puig visor or Mra visor?

But would it LOOK good?

Gusable · « **Reply #43 on:** June 22, 2019, 08:38:30 AM »

I think I’m gonna find out! The large puig is 13 in across

flower_king001 · « **Reply #44 on:** June 22, 2019, 11:40:14 AM »

Quote from: Gusable on June 22, 2019, 08:38:30 AM

I think I’m gonna find out! The large puig is 13 in across

i think this is what you might need

Sheepdog · « **Reply #45 on:** June 22, 2019, 01:41:05 PM »

I tried the Vetter Pop-Vents on a Rifle 22" windshield. It was a pretty good solution, too. However, I tried a 23" shield that was raised about 1" above the headlight and raked back to just under my sight line (I'm 5'11"). I look over the windshield, but the buffeting is negligible. It's the best solution yet.

[img width= height= alt=IMG-0535" border="0]https://i.ibb.co/gyw2pgw/IMG-0535.jpg[/img]
With Pop-Vents

With the 23" shield.

Gusable · « **Reply #46 on:** June 22, 2019, 01:42:54 PM »

Good looking sheepdog

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #47 on:** June 22, 2019, 02:21:08 PM »

Quote from: Gusable on May 27, 2019, 08:58:07 AM

I’m having buffeting issues on my 98 ev. In another thread here about helmets someone mentioned drilling hole in the big hard door screen I have. Does anyone have a picture of said holes? I’m thinking of doing a series of like 1 inch holes right under my guzzi sticker.. thoughts?

I bought aviation pop vents and with the appropriate size hole saw added them to a few of my bikes.

You can go from closed, vent popped open, to removed for more air flow.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #48 on:** June 22, 2019, 02:27:13 PM »

Quote from: janguzzi on May 29, 2019, 01:38:50 PM

You can buy them here:
http://craigvetter.com/pages/Online_Store/Replacement_Parts/Replacement_Parts.html

What is more ugly?
Deflectors (e.g. https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=86847) or those vents?

I got my pop vents for like $6 each.

Here is a pair for $23.65. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/snapvents2.php?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs6SAtOj94gIVDvbjBx2o9QM5EAQYAyABEgJHAvD_BwE

flower_king001 · « **Reply #49 on:** June 22, 2019, 02:57:22 PM »

Best buffering solution to date...also looks quite cool!

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #50 on:** June 22, 2019, 06:33:44 PM »

Quote from: flower_king001 on June 22, 2019, 02:57:22 PM

Best buffering solution to date...also looks quite cool!

inditx · « **Reply #51 on:** June 25, 2019, 06:41:57 PM »

No windshield is indeed good looking and no buffeting however.....bugs, road stuff, wind etc. sometimes calls for one.

Anyway, I tried drilling holes and the vents, no workie for me.

Anyone want a holy windshield?

inditx

LowRyter · « **Reply #52 on:** June 25, 2019, 07:00:22 PM »

This windscreen was awful when I put it on, it's acceptable now that I raised it over the headlight and angled it back.

Gusable · « **Reply #53 on:** June 29, 2019, 06:19:44 PM »

Well... I finally got a Corbin seat. It fixes the leg ergo problems! It looks pretty good! It seems to be ok on the tailbone issue! But now my lower back is killin me. Real bad too... I do have the backrest but not tried it yet. But this is about windscreens and not my seat lol. It did put way up higher in the air so the turbulence is at its worst. Bikes virtually unridable. I get to work, take off screen completely and ride home. Not too bad... I’m digging it. Heavy winds kick in. Tries to literally pull me off the bike BY THE HELMET!!! Worst motorcycle experience if I’ve ever had. So my lower back is shot now and I’m back to fixing issues. No screen and backrest next. Then puig clamp on large visor set to high. Thanks for all the help. Now I need a drink...

Gusable · « **Reply #54 on:** July 13, 2019, 07:33:14 AM »

Update— puig large clamp on visor fixed my issues. Puts the air right over my head and it’s on the lowest setting. Extremely satisfied!!! It fixed another bike in the past and came through again!

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