Cheapo Windshield

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This little 50cc windshield does a good job of keeping the cold wind off your torso, a must for daily riders like me.
It is also good for an additional 2mph in my tests, gas mileage will no doubt improve also.
its not super strong and does flex a little but its a great value for $32.95

His description says 125 and 150cc but its not wide enough for most of those unless its a small frame 125/150 like an Argo or SSR Metro.

www.ebay.com/itm/170366820892?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1452wt_1016

[stepthrutuner]

Looks kinda like it might not appreciate speeds much over 50. How thick is that dude?

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2mm.... it does fine with my speedo buried past the 60 Chinese mph mark down hills, it doesnt come close to bending in half or anything. I can slightly bend it with my hand compared to a Givi windshield its not as strong but its not $200 either. I got what I paid for, A cheap way to keep cold wind off my body
I wouldnt want it for a 250 doing 65-75 on the freeway but it wont fit a 250 anyway and i dont have a 250.

[stepthrutuner]

If it works fer ya, it is good.

[larry001964]

I have the exact same windshield, i like that it does offer some protection from the road that's why I like it...

[hergrace]

I just ordered mine from the link provided by 1FASTQMB. It's still only $32.95 shipped. The Colorado Springs fall/winter winds can be unforgiving. So, I think the small investment will have a HUGE payoff. Thanks for the post and link, 1FASTQMB!

[sabootscooter]

I appreciate the input as well. Here in south Texas it doesn't really get all that cold very often. However, I wonder if it will help me pick up any extra speed. I noticed that someone mentioned that he gets an additional 2 mpg. Anyone else have a similar result? Also, what is involved in installing the unit? And can it be removed fairly easily (without leaving holes, etc.)?

[sabootscooter]

Sorry, I meant to say 2mph (not mpg).

[90GTVert]

Never used one myself, but you can get them in handlebar and mirror mount versions. There's no free handlebar space on the TaoTao, so you'd want one that mounts to the mirrors. Should just clamp onto them near the base, align it all, tighten up the clamps, bolt the windshield on.

I had a customer that said his windshield was nice for cruising, but he took it off before rides with friends because it slowed him down slightly on top speed. Maybe I'm missing something, but I'd figure it's a reasonably simple concept. If you get one of the big windshields that has more surface area than you do sitting up, you're gonna slow down. Get one with a very similar surface area and you may see more MPH or MPG, because I'd have to assume the shape of the windshield is more aerodynamic than the shape of a rider. Get a small windshield and I don't really think you'd see much difference at all. If you're talking about absolute max speed, which means tucked down to me, then I think anything but a small windshield would drop speed. I'm 6'2-3 and nearly 300lb and even on my small scoots I can get down pretty low. A big windshield would just make tucking for speed pointless I'd think.

Again, just my thoughts. I've never owned a windshield for a scoot.

[sabootscooter]

That makes a lot of sense to me, and those are some good things to think about. I guess it all depends on what you're going to be doing. At times, when I'm slow-cruising for distance, I run into a lot of bugs (especially at night). Probably makes sense for those outings, and definitely the colder climates like Colorado, etc. hmmm....definitely some things to think about. It does sound like they tend to be pretty easy to remove, and that's a plus...

[90GTVert]

One thing I recall reading to keep in mind, be careful choosing height of the windshield. I have heard stories of windshields directing much more air directly in the rider's face from the height and angle. Doesn't sound fun to direct more bugs into your face. lol

[Tony]

I had talked to mech190 this morning and he directed me here when I mentioned I'd like to add a screen to my 50cc Beamer for the upcoming winter. After looking at sponsored parts sites here at 49cc I am sure come before the first cold sets in I'll have a screen in front of my consistently aging bones!

After talking this morning I started adding up the kilos I've ridden over the years and I know it sounds crazy, but it is at least 100,000 kilometers in total (prob more, way more), since my scoots are my only form of transportation. I was told 90Tvert loves to ride and also racks up the kilos.

All with various type of bikes I've had and none I'd rather have or like better than my Beamer!

Thanks to mech190 once again! For he is not only a mechanical genius (prob among many other forms of genius) but also a saint for helping me stay on the road after being ripped off repeatedly by the local rip off dealer for so long!!!!

[90GTVert]

Let us know what you think if you do get a windshield. For very cold weather, your hands are a big consideration. If you don't get a windshield that flares out, maybe some Hippo Hands or something similar. At least a good set of winter gloves and liners if you don't already have them.

www.hippohands.com/HIPPO%20HANDS.htm

[moofus02]

You can get boots out of England don't know what they are called that cover your lower body can't think of the place at the momentbut I'm sure someone can point you there

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