Joel, just for the fun of it try this. Mount the shield as low as possible. Right down almost touching the headlight bucket. Then tilt it to match the front forks. The wind you are getting is probably coming from underneath the shield so it needs to be lower. Shields are normally looked over top of not through. Experiment with the tilt a little so you find the best air flow over your head and hopefully there will not be too much wind noise which is a given with most shields. Ear plugs work in most cases.

You guys are all over the place with the windshield - from up higher to down lower (I would have never thought of lower.. maybe worth a shot). BBBBBUT I agree about the angle - I need to adjust it. I'll post my results as soon as I have a chance to fiddle with it.

hey Joel, I didn't mean to move your windshield up high, just the brackets. i think that may allow you to correct the angle.
My brackets are up high but my windshield is JUST over the headlight.
I'll try to post a picture tonight

That would be awesome. Visuals are my best friend.

Maybe these pics will help a bit. I lucked out and put the Spitfire on the right way the first time so Lynda had very little to complain about.

Oops!! Sorry Joel, I meant I mount my windshield just above the speedo! If I could mount it higher I would. When I crouch down a little in the saddle the wind noise is diminished so I'm sure it's caused by the wind spilling over the top, not underneath. I'm still playing with the angle to see if I can improve it. Can't say I'm very impressed with the mounting brackets, they tend to loosen up on the 'struts' when I go over too many bumps. I'm going to replace the winghead screws with lock nuts. Anyway, here's my setup. YMMV
Good luck!

Just put a drop of loctite on the threads.mine never moved after the loctite.Had my shield in the same position as yours.

I think you need a bigger shield.

While what you say is logical and probably is true, there IS a point where the offending air shifts from top to bottom and it is not always easy to recognize when that happens.

The bottom air sometimes hits your chest at just the right angle to run up your body and beat on your helmet........and leaning forward (and down) a bit disrupts that perfect angle......in a fashion very similar to dropping your head out of the top stream.

I post this not to dispute your analysis of the situation but to just point out what has happened to ME and LOTS of other ridres too when trying to adjust shields. It took me YEARS and lots of people beating it into my head before I finally "got it". (Yes, thick headed !!)

IMHO, windshields work best (at least for me) when close to the headlight, as wide as functionally possible, and at the same angle as the forks.

The added width seems to stop most side buffeting.

There are differing opinions as to whether to look over or through it. Most folks (as far as I can tell), as well as myself, look over the windshield.

Most folks do agree that the Spitfire and similar two point mounted windshields are too small, poorly mounted, and marginally effective at best.

I have a fork mounted police style windshield as shown below and I wish it was 1-1/2" to 2" taller.

I bought the tallest available (15") and it's about 85% efficient for my need but is more than adequate.

Have you actually tried to move it up an inch or two ??
With the built-in lowers, it looks to me like you could afford to do that without creating a lower problem.

If I move it up, it leaks too much air around the headlight & looks kinda goofy.

I hear what you're saying, Easy; no arguments here. A bigger shield would be better for me. It's not annoying me too much so I'll just keep playing with it.

Sounds like something my ex-wife used to say to me all the time! LOL!!!


AZ Kev

Ok! Above are pictures of what my windshield looks like after tinkering with it as much as I will allow myself to. I know it isn't perfect, but it gets to a point where I will just be adjusting it forever and never be satisfied. I went for a short ride after and brought it up to speed. It actually blocks the wind from hitting my face directly and instead I have a steady stream of air hitting the top of my face evenly, but not the usual force that pushes you backwards. It does make the shield work harder, since the wind is pushed slightly upwards versus flush with the forks. This makes me worry that I may have to constantly readjust it. Remains to be seen.

On a side note, I dropped my helmet from the top of my bike to the pavement several times and I no longer felt comfortable riding with it, so I picked up the same model helmet in black... and I picked up a really nice Scorpion jacket and thought I'd show it off. I love it.

At first I had my shield up were your is,after some experimenting I had It about half way down on the speedometer, resting tightly against the speedometer.Made the shield much more stable.The angle is better too as the wind goes over your head.The new jacket is awesome.