[barefoot]

As a new Roadliner owner, I'm still setting up my bike. One thing I'll definitely need when I get around to taking a road trip is a windshield of some sort. Here's what I want:

• Good looking
• Inexpensive
• Aerodynamic so that it improves fuel efficiency
• Aerodynamic so that it doesn't cause buffeting

Yeah, I know that's a tall order and I may not get all four. As with the luggage thread I started, it would be useful and interesting to share our respective solutions to the windshield conundrum, so if you have a non-standard windshield or other airflow mod, please post pics here.

Thanks in advance!

I know that Memphis Shades has a batwing fairing available, and I think I read that the rifle shields are adjustable and are compatible with the Yamaha quick-release mounting hardware - maybe y'all can help me nail those items down.

 

[linerdave]

Batwing

Barefoot,

I just have the stock windshield on my Stratoliner. I have no complaint. There is buffeting unless you install Bucks lowers.

There are no inexpensive motorcycle parts. But Yamaha now offers the Delux fairing and windshield as an accessory.

http://tsukayu.com/QuickDetachableFairing.html

Tsukaya and Memphas shade offer batwing windshields also.

http://www.memphisshades.com/metric-shades/batwing-fairing/metric-batwing-fairing

I believe you would still need a set of lowers like Bucks Lowers.

Dave

 

[barefoot]

Thanks for the heads-up on the Yamaha batwing, and I have to say (wow #1), I'm surprised it's not more expensive (of course it's sans-sound system). I think it's cheaper than Corbin's. Still pretty steep, though.

Also (wow #2) I noticed that Buck is charging a lot more for the lowers than when I bought some for my 2004 Road Star.

 

[barefoot]

I think I'm leaning towards the Memphis Shades Batwing.
One of my concerns, however, is that it doesn't fit nicely around the headlight.
Anybody have one on their 'liner?

 

[barefoot]

And after looking very closely at the few photos of the MS batwing on a 'liner, I'm now considering the Yamaha batwing. I figure that it's about 3 times the price, but it's 3.5 times as good-looking.

 

[Stryder1956]

I have the standard screen in my Roadie. Though it keeps the wind off it make a noise when you get up to speed. Also because of its upright design it isn’t very aero dynamic. Getting a batwing style screen is virtually impossible here in Oz.

 

[CantRider]

I have the standard screen in my Roadie. Though it keeps the wind off it make a noise when you get up to speed. Also because of its upright design it isn’t very aero dynamic. Getting a batwing style screen is virtually impossible here in Oz.

Just so you know, this thread is almost 12 years old.

 

[Stryder1956]

Just so you know, this thread is almost 12 years old.

Being a new owner of a roadie I was just browsing and thought I’d comment.

 

[KrazyPaul]

Memphis looks great. Save your $$ and grab one.

 

[Stryder1956]

Memphis looks great. Save your $$ and grab one. View attachment 104926

I did find one out here, but the guy wants nearly a $1,000 for it lol.

 

[edjkaa]

Hello guys!
Is there any problems to add a stock mounts and windshield to Roadliner if it have none before?

 

[Mr James]

Hello guys!
Is there any problems to add a stock mounts and windshield to Roadliner if it have none before?

It’s no problem to add the stock mounts, the Roadliner and stratoliner application for mounts is the same.

 

[LineX]

I think I'm leaning towards the Memphis Shades Batwing.
One of my concerns, however, is that it doesn't fit nicely around the headlight.
Anybody have one on their 'liner?

Here's the Memphis on my Strat. One of the best upgrades I've done IMO. I've since added a lower profile, tinted windscreen.