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[Jay]

It's turning cold here in the Northeast and it's a bit too breezy on my new KLR. I see that Kawasaki makes a larger windshield for around $80. I've also seen references to a Clearview? What's that, and where would I buy it? Is that any better than Kawasaki's? Thanks, Jay '01 KLR650

[Joe Percival]

I've got the Kaw tall windshield and the Rifle tallest windshiled. The Kaw will reduce body blow but puts it right in your face. The Rifle (the tallest one) really cuts down on body blow and wind in the face but it flaps around so much I would not think of taking it off pavement. When I got my Rifle, Clearview was not making their tall shield for the Kaw anymore but I have heard that they have worked out a new, sturdier design that has received high praise from long distance travelers. BTW, I live in the San Diego area so I only have a few hours a year to check performance in cold weather (LOL). Joe -----Original Message----- From: Jay [SMTP:jayhumm@...] Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 11:48 AM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Which is the best KLR windshield? It's turning cold here in the Northeast and it's a bit too breezy on my new KLR. I see that Kawasaki makes a larger windshield for around $80. I've also seen references to a Clearview? What's that, and where would I buy it? Is that any better than Kawasaki's? Thanks, Jay '01 KLR650 Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... Let's keep this list SPAM free! Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

[Stuart Heaslet]

At 06:48 PM 10/2/00 +0000, Jay wrote: I've also seen references to a Clearview? What's that, and where would I buy it? Is that any better than Kawasaki's? Jay: Clearview makes a heavy duty windshield for around $120. It is 11" higher than stock, and worked well for me on long trips. A bit of bad news - after 23,000 miles of riding mostly high speeds (lots of wind buffeting) the righthand mount tab fractured on the shield. This is the second time I've had a fracture, but the first one broke on both sides since it was a lesser gauge Lucite. I'm still happy with Clearview because it held up to some rough handling and some falls at Moab, but it was on a smooth windy highway when the thing fractured. Stuart 1998 KLR

[Stuart Heaslet]

At 06:45 AM 10/3/00 -0400, Robert T. Heywood wrote:

>Hey, does Clearview have a sight on the web?

I just have their telephone (800)798-6089 or (303) 838-0886 in CO. Stuart

[Jim Jackson]

John, I have not heard the new system on a KLR. When I got there it was set up on an otherwise stock XR600. I started my KLR with 6 plates (IDS) on one side of Steve's parking lot and the XR on the other. Revving it a bit I could not hear a heck of a difference in overall loudness. I know he measured it in drive-by and standing still so I'll check with him and get his measurements. The KLR comes with a piece of insulation behind that side panel. Mine came off so I got a piece from Dennis Kirk for $11.00. Steve and I talked about mounting location and he said that with the poor fit and finish of Kawi's panels (3/8" off on mine at the back of that panel) that it was tough to get anything very precise and make it look like it is supposed to be there. I have more pictures of it close up and to the side if anyone is interested. He is planning on making a superlight model for racing and one for normal use that has a double wall design that should keep it relatively cool. Overall, he has done his homework big time and I can heartily recommend his products. And that's not just because he's going to give me the pipe for free when it's released I think it will be a definite competitor for the ProDuro, Trapp and Big Gun systems. Jim Jackson II A13 "Gonzo" South Carolina

> >Jim: > >Thanks for the dyno runs. This looks very interesting. I was looking >at the Laser Pro Duro, but I might hold off now. I do have a couple >of questions. How loud is the exhaust? We you able to take any Db >measurements? Second, it looks like the muffler is very close to the >back edge of the side panel and could melt it during long rides. Did >you have to add insulation in this area? Any other info would be >great. > >Thanks in advance, >John >

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