XR650R Windshield options

[MountainMark]

not to blaspheme by putting a windscreen on a dirbike but...I'd like to do some sort of rally style fairing or a simple short windscreeen that can fit over the stock number plate. Seen lots of one-offs out there in doing research, but anything that is designed to work this way?

Mark

[Guaglione]

look at this thread for a fairing option:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231442

[XRR-kat]

I think there are a few of us looking for something between a full/Dakar style fairing and the stock headlight/numbr plate/fly screen. Me for an XR650R that I use for DS and will be motarding. Looking for more wind protection and potential to remove windscreen at dirt destination.

I came across several adaptations of Buell XB12X Ulysses dual lights assy, fly and wind screen and am pursuing this. Don't know how to attach the light assembly yet but know it's been done.
From Ganshert's thread here:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124544
though I do not want to make fairing myself.

This link shows Buell Lightning flyscreen and dual headlights.
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=300858

This is the teaser pic that was the last straw:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ll#post5187960

[MountainMark]

This is the teaser pic that was the last straw:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ll#post5187960[/quote]

Thats about the right size for what I would like. Not full fairing style, but enough to block a bit more wind on the highway to the dirt trails. I alos like the quick detach thoughts, and have heard that before too. I think there are some all purpose windshileds and brackets that could work for this.

[XRR-kat]

MountainMark,
"One is the loneliest number."
Glad to read we are looking for similar light/shield.

I need all the help I can get.

Had a rude awakening this evening -
Went to pick the one headlight assy at local HD-Buell dealer and price was not the quoted $80.93, but what I am learning is the latest price - $120 !!! 100% price increase in 1-2 years. The flyscreen and windscreen (Uly uses both) are $59 each. The headlight bracket is still about $24, making total price about $300 !!!

Passed on the assy when they wouldn't honor price. Was probably part misunderstaning as that was an odd price, but that's why I held off ordering it from the other dealer and made effort to buy local.

Got to fondle the real thing (the Buell XB12X windscreen, you pervie!) and it is handsome. Saw the light assy and still not sure how to attach.

This was my first visit to a Harley dealer if you don't count the time I purchased my Snapper riding mower from Conowingo Harley back in '88. How times change. They were packed with bikes back then. Missed my chance for a test ride on a Sportster with mower purchase! The Harley store today was slick, trendy. The 5 Buells were kinda out of place in the sea of Harleys - sportbikes among the cruisers.

Did get a chance to put a bug in Jeff at TurboCity's ear and he was receptive mentioning he is working on a light assy. Hopefully like we are discussing. They do the best XR650R rear rack - the first to have a butress to the frame and also made in mild steel. I believe he has good design sense and expect his typical solution - good functional design and excellent value.

[Ruffus]

I picked up the Buell light assembly for my Husky $130 + change, tax included. Living in Canada, some of our prices are quite a bit higher, it works great. I didn't get the screen or mount, planning on making a Rally type over the winter. it's very easy to mount, 2 threaded bolt holes on each side at the top & one at the bottom dead center for aiming duties, made my own mount out of diamond plate aluminum I had laying around, it holds the light assembly & my speedo computer. Huge difference in light output & feeling of safety over the stock headlight



P.S. click on pic for larger view

[OnOff]

No tools needed to thumbwheel screw it on or off the bike. Ride long slab with wind protection to the dirt and take it off in about 10 seconds. Put it back on to go home. Got an extra set of bar mounts for my street bike and it does double duty. Less buffetting and cleaner air than a laminar lip and yes I rode with laminar lipped farings for 20+ yrs. You can also change the rake angle of this one to your fav angle. Cuts down on headshake and is super lightweight and cheap. Mine is off the bike unless I go for a long road ride. What more do you want?

[XRR-kat]

OnOff,
That is the functional setup and best value. Especially like the looks on your Sabre! Looks factory.

Ruffus,
Everytime I see the Buell Uly light assy not to mention wind/flyshield I think I gottal get one of those.

Maybe one of those windshields over a Buell dual headllight assy ?!
Which windshield is that again?

Thanks, and regrets to MountainMark if this is off his topic.

[Yellow Pig]

Here is what I did w/ some cheap lexan from HD:




cardboard mock up



Lexan sheet



heat molded to fit



et voila....custom rally screen;









This last one was kind of tall. I have since trimmed it down a tad:











Here is one w/ an old BMW Dakar windscreen:

[husky123]

Yellow Pig,

First off, awesome screen! Couple of questions....by HD you mean Home Depot right? How much did that piece cost? And how did you heat mold it? Thanks and that one trail in the middle pic looks fun as sh*t!

Lee

[Yellow Pig]

The Lexan is available at Home Depot. I cant remember the exact price, but it kind of depends on the size of the sheet. I think a 1'x2' is around $10-12.
Make sure you get the Lexan and not the cheaper plexiglass. The lexan bends in case of an accident, while the plexiglass shatters into shards.

To cut the Lexan simply score it nice and deep w/ a straight edge and a box cutter, then just snap off that piece with pliers or by bending it over the edge of a counter.

To mold I use a cheap heat gun that I got at Hrarbour Freight and some dirt bike gloves. Make sure you heat it evenly and progerssively or it will bubble. I simply heat the area I want to bend or crease then mold it w/ gloved hands and hold it in the desired position until it cools.

Some have been known to place it in the oven on parchment paper when the wife is out shopping.

I then smooth the edges w/ a razor blade and touch them up w/ a file and then some sand paper.

Note: I like turning over the top edge of the fairing for two reasons:

1- Seems to provide more air deflection (it's a small fairing, but it does deflect quite a bit of air. I can tell that going approx. 50 mph the slipstream hits me in the helmet instead of the chest.
2- You dont have a sharp edge hitting you in the neck or face in case of a biff.

Hope this helps, Dan

[husky123]

Thanks Dan!

[kellyk7]

Originally Posted by Yellow Pig

Dan on this one,,, you seem to have bolted it with spacers on the BD visor, is the visor beefed up from behind also,, or just the rubber straps holding it on

[OnOff]

GREAT idea and outstanding pix. Very nice indeed and thanks for the ideas.

[Yellow Pig]

The newer BD Kits have a metal support bracket behind the visor and attach to the forks via metal brackets.

Here is a pic of the metal support:


So the GS windshield is attached to the plastic numberplate, which in turn is bolted to the metal support box.

The rally fairing is only ziptied on. I figure this way if the crash is hard enough the ties will snap releasing the fairing.






Here you can see the brackets that go to the forks: