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fumesucker
05-12-2008, 01:01 AM
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

http://i32.tinypic.com/oa5iq1.jpg

ArtFox
05-12-2008, 07:52 AM
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.

ArtFox
05-12-2008, 07:55 AM
Here is one on a Piaggio

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/roofmp3.jpg

(BTW: I meant clearance not clearence)

fumesucker
05-12-2008, 08:45 AM
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..