DR650SE Index Topic #7 BODYWORK/WINDSCREENS

Krusty ... · 11-08-2010, 12:54 PM

Next up: bodywork and windscreens. Maybe you're looking to change the appearance of your bike, or you need some better wind protection. Did you ditch that floppy stock from fender? Tell us what changes made your ride more comfortable and stable...

-REPLACEMENT BODYWORK
-FENDERS
-WINDSCREENS
-MIRRORS

Krusty ... · 11-08-2010, 01:03 PM

Me? I'm happy spending the day behind my "barn door" Parabellum screen. No buffeting

. Cosmetically, it ain't the most beautiful, but the DR is more about function over form, and the Parabellum just plain works.
I had a universal type screen from National Cycle, but never could get it adjusted to eliminate buffeting in stron crosswinds.

I'm also happy with the DRZ400SM from fender I swapped for the stocker. That fender doesn't catch the wind like the stock DR650 fender. Some claim it to put out lots of spray in the rain, but in my case, it doesn't get past the big Parabellum...

rivercreep · 11-08-2010, 01:31 PM

I've been using an MRA streetshield and really like it.
Small and out of the way for off-roading, and it keeps the windblast off my chest for sustained high speeds. Short enough for good clean air-flow to my helmet so the rain-X can do its job to let rain drops get blown off my face-shield for a clear view.

holckster · 11-08-2010, 02:15 PM

I'm thinking of ordering one of these Britannia Composites complete fairing units.
http://www.britanniacomposites.com/lynx.html
Larger fairing, adjustable windshield, double headlight lighting (will add HID low beam) and adds good dash location for Vapor/GPS. Looks good IMO.

SandHogSC · 11-08-2010, 02:48 PM

I got a Maier windshield from JC Whitney. It works pretty well.

sagedrifter · 11-08-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougholck

I'm thinking of ordering one of these Britannia Composites complete fairing units.
http://www.britanniacomposites.com/lynx.html
Larger fairing, adjustable windshield, double headlight lighting (will add HID low beam) and adds good dash location for Vapor/GPS. Looks good IMO.

Man, thats about as pricey as a Safari tank depending on the lights... Very cool though.

I bought a Spitfire after reading all the threads on the subject, I hope it will work for me... Need to install it soon.

ShadyRascal · 11-08-2010, 09:49 PM

Running a Screens for Bikes. I like it. Keeps the wind off my chest pretty good, is fit and trim and unobtrusive.

I had an MRA before this. It worked well and was very adjustable. Problem was the stands for it hooked to the handlebars and cluttered things up.

eakins · 11-08-2010, 09:58 PM

i use a fz1 gen. 1 stock screen bolted to the faring. paid $15
gives me about 6" of windshield and the wolfman luggage gen 1 klr windscreen pouch fits ferfect on it.

eakins · 11-08-2010, 10:00 PM

those are real nice but real pricey.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadyRascal

Running a Screens for Bikes. I like it. Keeps the wind off my chest pretty good, is fit and trim and unobtrusive.

I had an MRA before this. It worked well and was very adjustable. Problem was the stands for it hooked to the handlebars and cluttered things up.

ag_streak · 11-09-2010, 06:21 AM

I don't currently own a DR, but since this is an index thread used as a resource, I'll add the link below to the Turbo City screen and bracket.

http://www.turbocity.com/product_inf...roducts_id=653

And, a very exciting development related to it, Madstad should soon have a fully adjustable bracket specifically for the Turbo City bars! Killer combination!

http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.11/.f#Suzuki

EvanADV · 11-09-2010, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ag_streak

And, a very exciting development related to it, Madstad should soon have a fully adjustable bracket specifically for the Turbo City bars! Killer combination!

http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.11/.f#Suzuki

Anyone have any more info on this setup? When it will be available? As stated, this could be a killer setup (with Madstad).

On their site they only list Bandit and Vstrom models for purchase.

ag_streak · 11-09-2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c2c4c

Anyone have any more info on this setup? When it will be available? As stated, this could be a killer setup (with Madstad).

On their site they only list Bandit and Vstrom models for purchase.

Call Mark. He's got 'em in stock. I'm not sure about the pricing. He said he needs to create dedicated product pages on the site, and he hasn't had time.

Great guy and a great product!

GsVs · 11-09-2010, 01:52 PM

That's my white DR in the picture below (well was mine, sold the DR) ... but the Set-up Works GREAT ! I now have it on my WR250R ...
The set-up uses
TCI Products Windscreen Brackets

MadStad RoboBractets

MadStad CR Sport Windscreen

Give Mark at MadStad a call .... he will set you right up !

Quote:

Originally Posted by ag_streak

I don't currently own a DR, but since this is an index thread used as a resource, I'll add the link below to the Turbo City screen and bracket.

http://www.turbocity.com/product_inf...roducts_id=653

And, a very exciting development related to it, Madstad should soon have a fully adjustable bracket specifically for the Turbo City bars! Killer combination!

http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.11/.f#Suzuki

YnotJP? · 11-11-2010, 08:45 PM

GsVs, That is a very clean looking DR you used to have. I am betting the new owner is very proud of it. I also see you are still following the DR sites.

Enjoy your new bike...

FJRthommo · 11-12-2010, 01:59 PM

My dr with a kato 640 fairing. i'll soon have the mould finished for a fairing profiled to the 30lt safari tank

11-08-2010, 12:54 PM	#1
Krusty ... ^OP What? Me hurry? Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Richardson, TX Oddometer: 7,487	DR650SE Index Topic #7 BODYWORK/WINDSCREENS Next up: bodywork and windscreens. Maybe you're looking to change the appearance of your bike, or you need some better wind protection. Did you ditch that floppy stock from fender? Tell us what changes made your ride more comfortable and stable... -REPLACEMENT BODYWORK -FENDERS -WINDSCREENS -MIRRORS __________________ ... SUZUKI DR650SE INFORMATION INDEX Krusty ... screwed with this post 01-10-2011 at 05:26 PM

11-08-2010, 01:03 PM	#2
Krusty ... ^OP What? Me hurry? Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Richardson, TX Oddometer: 7,487	Me? I'm happy spending the day behind my "barn door" Parabellum screen. No buffeting . Cosmetically, it ain't the most beautiful, but the DR is more about function over form, and the Parabellum just plain works. I had a universal type screen from National Cycle, but never could get it adjusted to eliminate buffeting in stron crosswinds. I'm also happy with the DRZ400SM from fender I swapped for the stocker. That fender doesn't catch the wind like the stock DR650 fender. Some claim it to put out lots of spray in the rain, but in my case, it doesn't get past the big Parabellum... __________________ ... SUZUKI DR650SE INFORMATION INDEX

11-08-2010, 02:15 PM	#4
holckster dougholck Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Lodi, Ca Oddometer: 672	I'm thinking of ordering one of these Britannia Composites complete fairing units. http://www.britanniacomposites.com/lynx.html Larger fairing, adjustable windshield, double headlight lighting (will add HID low beam) and adds good dash location for Vapor/GPS. Looks good IMO. __________________ Doug Holck Lodi, CA 3 Continents - 7 Countries - 50 States 04 BMW 1150GS Adventure 08 DR650 02 BMW K1200LTe 05 Yamaha TW200 BMW MOA 109760 AMA Charter Life Member 518333 International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians HDDC POSSE

11-08-2010, 02:48 PM	#5
SandHogSC Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Oddometer: 28	Maier Windshield I got a Maier windshield from JC Whitney. It works pretty well.

11-08-2010, 09:58 PM	#8
eakins Butler Maps Joined: May 2002 Location: Colorado - Fort Collins Oddometer: 14,580	i use a fz1 gen. 1 stock screen bolted to the faring. paid $15 gives me about 6" of windshield and the wolfman luggage gen 1 klr windscreen pouch fits ferfect on it. __________________ Butler Maps - motorcycle maps for riders by riders - Ozarks , Nor Cal , COBDR shipping, AZBDR scouting http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=598717 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/butlermaps

11-08-2010, 01:31 PM	#3
rivercreep Banned Joined: Feb 2007 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania (Reading) Oddometer: 3,155	I've been using an MRA streetshield and really like it. Small and out of the way for off-roading, and it keeps the windblast off my chest for sustained high speeds. Short enough for good clean air-flow to my helmet so the rain-X can do its job to let rain drops get blown off my face-shield for a clear view.

11-08-2010, 09:49 PM	#7
ShadyRascal Master of None Joined: Feb 2007 Location: the Root, Western Montana Oddometer: 5,096	Running a Screens for Bikes. I like it. Keeps the wind off my chest pretty good, is fit and trim and unobtrusive. I had an MRA before this. It worked well and was very adjustable. Problem was the stands for it hooked to the handlebars and cluttered things up. __________________ Originally Posted by Javarilla Evolution, or, natural selection, has nothing to do with better. It merely weeds out what is no longer suitable for the given context. Originally Posted by Dragoon I would rather be on my motorcycle thinking about God than in church thinking about my motorcycle.

11-09-2010, 06:21 AM	#10
ag_streak Tiene Ruta Cuarenta? Joined: Aug 2006 Location: At the pointy ends of the bell curve (33702) Oddometer: 2,981	I don't currently own a DR, but since this is an index thread used as a resource, I'll add the link below to the Turbo City screen and bracket. http://www.turbocity.com/product_inf...roducts_id=653 And, a very exciting development related to it, Madstad should soon have a fully adjustable bracket specifically for the Turbo City bars! Killer combination! http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.11/.f#Suzuki __________________ 2013 Triumph Tiger 800 - 2007 Harley XL1200R Roadster - 2013 Husqvarna Terra 650 You can lead a politician to water, but you can't make him think. - Kinky Friedman Improve your cosmic karma here! ag_streak screwed with this post 11-09-2010 at 06:47 AM

11-11-2010, 08:45 PM	#14
YnotJP? Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Philippines and Seattle Oddometer: 1,642	GsVs, That is a very clean looking DR you used to have. I am betting the new owner is very proud of it. I also see you are still following the DR sites. Enjoy your new bike...

11-12-2010, 01:59 PM	#15
FJRthommo Anti social ranga Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Oddometer: 165	My dr with a kato 640 fairing. i'll soon have the mould finished for a fairing profiled to the 30lt safari tank __________________ Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or root it... Piss on it and walk away

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