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Old 05-11-2008, 10:01 PM   #1
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Interesting windshield ..

This windshield is designed for recumbent bicycles, but I'm wondering if it could possibly work on a motorcycle, particularly if it was tilted forward a bit more..

http://www.mueller-hp.com/rns.htm

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Old 05-12-2008, 04:52 AM   #2
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Just make sure that there is enough clearence for the front tire both in width and fork travel. There are similar versions for scooters over in Asia that usually include a frame that goes over the "cockpit" and attaches similar to a sissy bar.
That would help prevent the top of the windscreen from deflecting down toward the driver's face at highway speeds... gotta find a pic of that scooter solution.
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Old 05-12-2008, 04:55 AM   #3
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Here is one on a Piaggio



(BTW: I meant clearance not clearence)
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Old 05-12-2008, 05:45 AM   #4
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Good catch.. Remarkably similar really.

Now if you were to incorporate a tapered tail to help close the airflow at the rear you could really improve efficiency.. Make the tail a storage bin and kill two birds with one stone..
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