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Gary
Ormskirk, GB, L39 3NA
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Gary
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Married with 3 kids (all grown up now) Really enjoy getting out and about on the 'Wing with my missus.
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Occupation:
Retired
Favorite Quote:
If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!
Member Since:
09.22.2007
Bike 1:
Red/Black 2021 Honda GL1800
Bike 2:
- No Bike 2 -
Bike 3:
- No Bike 3 -
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F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
08.17.2008
3 Stars
| In England, the F4+4 is great when it's a nice dry day (remember those?) as it reduces windnoise for both myself and the missus tremendously just as wanted. But you need to ride at speeds above 50mph and more for the rain to 'bead away' as the manufacturers claim - difficult on English backroads in the wet and almost impossible in rain/dark conditions where view through the screen becomes impaired. I'm sure the original material works perfectly on aircraft where they travel at much greater speeds! At 6'2" myself, I can't see over the top (didn't expect to) and have to really slow down in the wet. Makes riding in the rain really unpleasant and tiring, constantly peering and squinting through the wet screen and sometimes around it! It's marked with a couple of stonechips (expected) but has scratched (reason unknown and not expected) in a coupla places too although lightly - don't know how F4 can claim it can be lightly rubbed with steel wool! I have considered a wiper blade but don't believe the scratch proof quality is up to the job for such an idea. Fit was simple enough, but really needs to have the lower portion painted black as with the o/e screen. I've fitted a dashboard carpet with the Wing logo to make up for the lack of that effect and that works well to take your eyes off the clear bottom portion where the velcro cushion strip fits quite well, but which is not aesthetically pleasing due to the lack of black shading on the lower portion of the screen. I'll be keeping it on for the remainder of the 2008 summer (???) but really am having to choose my days - I am not just a fair weather rider and this is annoying me. I plan to tour Europe next year, but likely not with this on the bike. Can't imagine having to negotiate the Alps and Pyrenees twisties with this on when it's raining! Great when it's a fine dry day, but crap when it's raining. Maybe the F4+2 would have been better for me because of it's adjustablity up and down, a facility I knew was lacking with my +4, but o/e +2 screens are available in the UK much cheaper than the F4 range. Guess that's where I'm headed! |
Chrome Key Plate Accent w/Rubber Pad for 2001-2005 GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52758, SKU: BB52758
01.30.2008
5 Stars
| Product is Good - BUT DO NOT FIT TO HISS KITTED BIKES (As in Euro spec. stated above AND possibly '08 worldwide models?) The signal from key to HISS reader below the dash plastic is reflected and while everything else works, the engine won't!! |
Our New Goldwing Tour 2021 PRIVATE 
Future wish list for our tourer in the UK.
Future wish list for our tourer in the UK.