Posted by Jon D. on March 24, 2003 at 19:09:39:
In Reply to: Jon D, a few questions posted by Paul on March 24, 2003 at 16:26:26:
Hey Paul-
First question about decals. On a '95, the side covers say "Savage". The gas tank has smaller "Suzuki" logo decals. That's it. So when I took them off the side covers from under the clearcoat, there was an indentation reading "Savage". But you have to get somewhat close to see it. Same deal on the gas tank. Some day if I get ambitious enough and have money to throw around, I may remove all body parts and take them to be professionally painted.
As for the National Cycle Flyscreen: I've ridden my bike with a full-size windshield and no windshield. I didn't like riding without any windshield over 60 mph. After 30 minutes of clenching the bars, I found that uncomfortable. On the other hand, I'm not big on the looks of a windshield. I think it disrupts the lines of a bike's appearance. Part of what attracted me to the Savage was its looks. Then I saw the Flyscreen. I actually liked the custom look it gives. I went to CruiserCustomizing.com to read reviews on it. Reviews ranged from "it's useless for wind protection and only for looks" to "it really takes the wind off your chest". Found one for $22 on eBay and figured I'd give it a try. It's worth the $100+ retail in my opinion. It takes just enough wind off your chest while keeping you "in the wind." I wear a full-face helmet, so wind in the face is not really an issue for me. I can't comment on the shield for open-face helmet riders. All I can say is that it is really comfortable behind this thing at highway speeds. Mind you, it's not going to give you the protection of a large screen, but in my opinion it does just enough to make it fun and comfortable. Plus, you don't see too many bike with these screens, so it's a nice custom touch.
Keep in touch...and check out my website for more info...
-Jon D.
'95