The backers are virtually invisible. Just position them and drill your holes so the top of the backers are even with the top of the plastic front "beauty panels".
[Review] National V-Stream Winshield
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Yep, I am 5'-8" and shrinking, and in the hot summer rides I don't get any airflow with the V-Stream - I only get a bit of airflow in the top helmet vent, and on my gloved hands. In warm weather I put the stock windshield on, and I only put the V-Stream on when riding double or the weather cools down. The V-stream does a great job of keeping the buffeting wind off my wife when we ride double. I am wondering if I can put some of those round vents into the V-Stream like the old Vetter fairing used to have.
I'm not sure that the round vents would help. There is already a 1 inch gap between the fairing and the windshield for air to go through. The Vetters' were flush mounted. If the air pressure on the front to back of windshield is right it might flow pretty good though.
Brad
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The V-Stream is incredibly efficient at deflecting almost all of the wind off rider and passenger. This summer I got quite hot several times riding in 90 degree plus heat. I ride with the shield full up all the time. Very, very quiet. I have SERIOUSLY thought about buying the whole vent assembly for a GoldWing (about $150). With some creative effort I wonder if it could be cleanly mated to the Stream? I think it would fit. My only worry is: would the screen be dangerously weakened by cutting a rectangle big enough for the vent to fit. If it didn't work, well I have done far crazier things. Opinions please....
Vetter has his vents still being sold. I think they would weaken less that a big rectangle.
http://craigvetter.com/pages/Online_Store/Replacement_Parts/Details.html#Anchor-Original-46384
http://craigvetter.com/pages/Online_Store/Replacement_Parts/Details.html#Anchor-Original-46384
Phil Tarman
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When I had my first '99 Concours, I put two of the Vetter vents into the stock windscreen. They helped. Some.
Then I switched to a Clearview screen and one of the options with it was the Goldwing vent. It worked better.
I like the V-Stream on my NT better than either of those windscreens. But it can be hot. I had my screen all the way down on my way into and out of Mexico.
Then I switched to a Clearview screen and one of the options with it was the Goldwing vent. It worked better.
I like the V-Stream on my NT better than either of those windscreens. But it can be hot. I had my screen all the way down on my way into and out of Mexico.
If you do decide to cut a rectangle hole in your windshield, be sure to drill all four corners before cutting. A round corner is less likely to crack.
just came back from my first ride of the season on the NT with the v-stream ... it was awesome ..
wind noise was down line 90% ... did not need ear plugs or the visor down....
vision through the screen was clear rand no issues with distortion ...
vibration was more than the ceebalie + 2 , but not enough to cause issues...
the gap between the farring and screen was sufficient to pump in air , therefore i did not get any of those vaccum / buffeting effect
I was running between 55 and 75 ... with the screen in full up position. Really liking it, should have bought 2 years back
wind noise was down line 90% ... did not need ear plugs or the visor down....
vision through the screen was clear rand no issues with distortion ...
vibration was more than the ceebalie + 2 , but not enough to cause issues...
the gap between the farring and screen was sufficient to pump in air , therefore i did not get any of those vaccum / buffeting effect
I was running between 55 and 75 ... with the screen in full up position. Really liking it, should have bought 2 years back
Phil Tarman
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I've liked the V-Stream for over two years now. I had Empire Sport swap the V-Stream from Dudley onto Horse when I traded bikes. It hasn't shown any signs of wear -- no scrapes, scratches or cracks. I do have a little bit of optical distortion just below the top edge of the screen. I could eliminate that if I'd lower the screen a notch, but I like the quiet and freedom from buffeting at this setting.
I'm very happy with my National Cycle V-Stream Shield, I did some mods to it, lowered it 2.5 inches by drilling four new mounting holes and then cut 2 inches off the bottom because it was covering the headlight after the new mounting location, no mods to the top of the shield. pic
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I've tried CeeBAiley AND VStream and have found NO relief at any position from the roar surrounding my helmet. If I stand up in the stirrups and face the wind without the windshield its almost silent.
Don't know what else to try excpet a laminar lip
Don't know what else to try excpet a laminar lip