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MahatmaAndhi
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PostPosted: 21:52 - 07 Mar 2017    Post subject: Handlebar Wind Deflector Reply with quote

Hi guys,

Now I'm doing a 40 mile round trip each day, I'm doing a lot of riding at 60 and 70mph (which didn't happen very often before.)
At these speeds wind is really noticable. I did my first commute yesterday and my (double) chin was frozen. Remedied that with a scarf. However, my finger-tips are still getting cold. So I was thinking of getting some handlebar wind deflectors.

I have an issue with my left wing-mirror where at any kind of speed, it turns inwards. I've tried tightening it, but it keeps happening. It's not fun trying to adjust it at 70 to see if anything's approaching from a slip-road. Anyway, I've bought some bar-end mirrors instead. (I like the look of them.)

So, my bar ends are now in use for fixing the wind deflectors. And the wing mirror holes will be empty. Are there any deflectors which fit in that hole? Also, if they do then I won't be screwing my wing mirror into it to secure them anymore, so what size screw would I need to keep it secure?

The bike's an ER5, which isn't ideal for this commute, but I don't have the means to switch to something else right now. I do have a Puig Custom II screen which came with the bike and that's improved the journey 10-fold.
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PostPosted: 22:20 - 07 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Halvarssons neck tube for the double chin. Waterproof, windproof, breathable, and not bulky.
Threadlock for loose mirrors.
Tucanno bar muffs for cold hands.
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PostPosted: 22:29 - 07 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

As it's a naked bike you could always get off road style hand guards.

I had some on my Africa Twin and also my XT600E.

Even though it was just a bit of plastic and there were massive gaps above and below. It kept my hands dry while wearing much thinner type racing gloves.

Similarly handle bar muffs. I've put them on every CBR I've owned as I've never found a decently water proof set of gloves. This keeps the wind off pretty well.
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PostPosted: 22:35 - 07 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fazer the Bastard wrote:
It's rapidly approaching spring not the middle of November.


It's still cold at 8am.

Thanks for the other suggestions. I'm wondering if the bar muffs would interfer with the mirrors, which is why I hadn't considered buying some.
I have some kind of 'face nappy' that I dug out as the scarf is in need of a desperate wash (it's actually a shemagh.) I completely forgot that I had it until I'd already posted this thread.

I'll check out the threadlock, but I've already bought the replacement mirrors.
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PostPosted: 22:44 - 07 Mar 2017    Post subject: Re: Handlebar Wind Deflector Reply with quote

MahatmaAndhi wrote:


. And the wing mirror holes will be empty. Are there any deflectors which fit in that hole? .


These?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262248541648?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The mirror hole will normally be 10mm (or 8mm) check then buy 2 bolts about 15mm long.
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PostPosted: 22:49 - 07 Mar 2017    Post subject: Re: Handlebar Wind Deflector Reply with quote

ScottT wrote:


These?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262248541648?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The mirror hole will normally be 10mm (or 8mm) check then buy 2 bolts about 15mm long.


Those look terribly weak to me and would bend at speed. They're secured from one side with a thin bit of metal. While normal hand guards and muffs have at least 2 securing points.
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PostPosted: 22:50 - 07 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Perfect! Apart from the colour and being shipped from China. But you've given me something to look for. Thank you.

Edit: Oh. Itchy replied at the same time. And has a point. Dang.
But still, it's possible and I have something to look for.
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PostPosted: 00:08 - 08 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

And I'm sure that bards and minstrels across the land will regale us all with tales of your heroic deeds.

It's still fucking cold.
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