Just so all you TE guys know, I posted my factory SM wheels and spacers in the classified section for six hundred bucks
http://www.cycoactive.com/Store/2878/PN-410-0170/Front-Axle-Pull-Handle-Husqvarna-TE-250-310-450-510 http://www.cycoactive.com/Store/2878/PN-410-0173/Rear-Axle-Pull-Handle-Husqvarna-TE-250-310-450-510
Thanks for the link. I just ordered one of these to try out. It looks like it would be simple to mount and would match the angles of the Husky light perfectly.
Here is another potential option from Tourtech intended for with the KTM http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/PN-370-1560/Windscreen-KTM-690-Enduro
Wow! I really like that one too! The mounting set up is kinda cool. It's only $100 more than what I just ordered.
The only benefit I see is maybe easier removal and with the wind screen having a gap between it and the headlight cowl it would allow air to flow reducing turbulence.. I know that this concept has significantly improved my Yamaha FJR wind management when purchasing a Rifle aftermarket shield. The mounting may allow adjustment in the angle too.. but the price is a bit steep..
Touratech is just nuts with their pricing. And they never use just one bolt where they can use 10... I picked up the KTM unit that Joisey Janet did; it works great and I paid $55 for it. The mounting holes are offset from the screen in recesses, so simply bolting it on provides the correct amount of gap to avoid turbulence. I think a windscreen is one of the best things you can do to add to the enjoyment of this bike - anything over a 15 minute ride on the highway gets to be a workout simply because of holding on without one.
So, exactly how much is the touratech one? Oh, I clicked the link...$160 plus ship. Doesn't seem that bad although I'm sure there are cheaper alternatives. I do like my windshield as well, the one from TCI I cut down. No turbulance and it blocks the pressure from your chest. I agree, a hiway capable bike needs some kind of wind block.
Must agree with the comment re TT and 10 bolts They just seem to over engineer everything even if the actual material is weak (ie often die cut alu with bends) . I guess it is the TT aesthetic 'more is more'... ... I like 'less is more I also looked at that KTM example and like it lots but my BMW Dakar screen is working great.
I'm pretty tall (6'-3") and the wind pressure doesn't bother me all that much. At least not when I wasn't riding in a 60 MPH gale coming home from Death Valley. Maybe my head is up high enough it's out of the turbulence. I don't see much need for me to get a windshield. I'm pretty spoiled too, my other bike is a Harley Road Glide, which has a full fixed fairing, big windshield, and lower fairings as well.
Where I'm at the typical highway speed is near 80, if you don't maintain it you're likely to get run over. I'm tall and wide and my chest feels a sail, without a windscreen I feel like I'm hanging on to the bike on the highway instead of riding it. I guess I could lean into the wind but with bar risers I think I would look pretty dumb - I could always ride around without a shirt and try to imitate Steve McQueen
OEM handguards for the Polysports that I busted on my last "off". The black OEM guards from the "Special Parts" list are a much better fit and look a lot better.
Same here. 9K plus miles on my TE, plenty of 500 plus mile days and no need or want for a windshield either. My DR650 doesn't have one and neither does my cruiser. I have tried windshields in the past and not for me. Windshields are love it or leave it, same as other personalized add-ons. If it works for you do it but just don't try and say it is a must have option because it isn't. _
