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Post by roland on Oct 8, 2005 16:57:34 GMT 1
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Post by johnjr on Oct 9, 2005 9:47:45 GMT 1
Looks good Roland....I remember it a the meeting...now to test??? Let us know how it works out!!!!
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Post by roland on Oct 9, 2005 16:58:46 GMT 1
Had it already tested in light rain. It does a great job and I am really satisfied with the wiper.
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Post by roland on Oct 10, 2005 6:45:28 GMT 1
Today I used it in very foggy weather and was lucky that I had it. Used it roundabout 10 times within 15 minutes riding to work.
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Post by johnjr on Oct 10, 2005 8:37:04 GMT 1
Well...I guess it is good that you have it now.....what ever did you do before without it??? ;D ;D ;D Haa.... ;D
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Post by bunnie on Oct 10, 2005 15:41:33 GMT 1
I expect it will generate scratches on the shield
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Post by roland on Oct 11, 2005 8:22:17 GMT 1
@ John: Before I had the wiper I had to stretch myself to look over the windshield but I hardly could see fifteen meters in front of my bike. Now the problem is solved. If I didn't thought it could be useful I never had bought it. I want to have a high windshield but I also want to look through. @ bunnie: Sure it will generate some scratches in my opinion but not yet after some uses and I will generate more scratches if I clean my windshield with too less water. And now I don't need to clean my windshield after every ride in rain because it's a lot more cleaner with using the wiper in rain or fog. But time will show. BTW Aftermarket windshields in US are much cheaper than the originial from Yamaha. Bought mine in a special offer for $ 70 and it's wider than stock.
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Post by johnjr on Oct 11, 2005 9:33:20 GMT 1
Well....keep us posted on how you like it as you ride in more rain Roland!!!
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Post by roland on Oct 20, 2005 7:50:48 GMT 1
Yesterday I used it in more rain and was really satisfied with the handling. It's great to get a clear view throug the windshield whenever the traffic situation let me grab the wiper. In addition to the rubber lip at my gloves with my helmet visor it was nearly like driving my car in the rain.
OK, in really heavy rain it's also hard to look through the windshield, but this is a situation I prefer to stop and wait for less rain if it's possible. Anyway it's better to have the wiper and no signs of scratches yet.
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Post by Nacho on Oct 20, 2005 8:54:58 GMT 1
I once met a guy who installed a wiper in his Goldwing. He bought one of those small wipers that some cars have for the driving lights. They use 12 volts engines, so he adapted the engine and the wiper to the fairing and then put a switch on the handle bar. HE said that it worked great but he got some scratches.
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Post by roland on Oct 20, 2005 13:04:07 GMT 1
The wiper for the drivingl lights is a good idea! I will take a look if i have the chance to get one. I think I will get less scratches because my wiper is only used by hand and not as often as an electric one. So mine wiper is only in use with lot of water pellets on the windshield. May be this prevents also some scratches. I am sure I will get some in the future. Let us see.
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Post by bunnie on Oct 20, 2005 16:51:07 GMT 1
to prevent scratches maybe there is a foil(?) on the market cheap enough to put it on regulary?
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Post by roland on Oct 20, 2005 18:06:12 GMT 1
May be. There is a antifog foil available for helmet visors. Should do the trick for the area the wiper needs.
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