I've Been Down This Road - Splitter And Shield

[L2Lump]

I've been down this road twice before, and neither of these "wrap around" headlamp shields have worked. They fit like shit, had cheesy mounting systems and both were way too dark. They were useless. Thankfully I didn't have to pay for them.

Then this one came along.

Well, it fits perfect and there's no light gaps around it whatsoever. In fact, you have to pull the fairing to mount it. It covers the headlamp 100% - fitting between the OEM top and bottom headlamp sills. It fits like a glove, even over the side turn signal raised wells. And the fairing is what keeps it in place. The fairing fits OVER the shield all the way around, top, sides and bottom. Actually holds it against the headlamp. There are ZERO gaps. Somebody really engineered this one. And they did it right.

Now that the cool weather is here I also swapped my splitter for a taller one I got from Kojak for cheap at the other place. I was running a 13" Freedom Shields light grey and this one is a 16" Freedom Shields clear. Less wind through the (now) closed off vents and a taller splitter make cooler temperatures and wind more tolerable out here. Especially with heated gear and grips.

This blue shield was something I fell into. First off I got it for free. Second it matched the bike. Most importantly since I rarely ride at night anymore I actually think the blue tint lens will "help" being seen. Between the bright Goat-E LED light, the LEDs in the fairing lowers and Goat-E turn signal LEDs the bike is seen. And the idea that when somebody sees the blue tint they'll probably slow down, square up and fly right (at least until I go by then I may get a beer can thrown at me, bwahahahahaha!).

Time will tell if its worthy of staying on the bike, but for now that's the winter day riding plan. It does look pretty cool.

Is it "legal"? Dunno'.

Lump

   

   

   

   

   

[Grizzled]

Here in CT that would be illegal but I usually have bigger fish to fry.

[woverby]

@L2Lump, you have your front fairing off so often, you should just re-install the fairing with a zipper ?

   

[L2Lump]

Put 100 miles on today, temps in the high 50's. Figured I'd report back.

Definitely grabs some wind now with the 16" Freedom Shield splitter and closed off forward air vents.

The good part is much less turbulence and cool air on the rider, but the wind was moving me around more than normal. I could feel and hear the wind moving around the front end. That 16" splitter is tall man, real tall. Kinda' feels like I'm headed down the road with a riot shield in front of me, bwahahahaha! I'm hoping it performs well over our Colorado Winter.

I also got some great compliments on the "look" when I pulled in a few of my normal stops. The blue lens cover is super noticeable. And until I get a ticket or find a reason to remove it, I'm keeping it on.

Note, it fits completely, and I mean 100% completely UNDER the fairing with 100% coverage over the headlamp and side turn signals. Color is dead on. We'll see how it holds up. For now it's a big thumbs up! 

Lump

   

   

[Rob L]

I highly doubt its legal but it does look badass and the color is perfect. Do you have a link for this cover by chance?

[woverby]

I "dunno" @L2Lump about the cover on your headlight.  I ride with my headlight on "bright" during the day to be noticed before people turn left in front of me.  I am giving serious thought to putting amber running lights on the bike for the same reason.  A couple bikes at "Pork Chop Run" in September had the amber lights.  They REALLY stood out!

[LS GLIDE]

It does make the bike look good

[L2Lump]

I highly doubt its legal but it does look badass and the color is perfect. Do you have a link for this cover by chance?

I do - Amazon https://link.amazon/B0g3nbhiH

Lump

[L2Lump]

I "dunno" @L2Lump about the cover on your headlight.  I ride with my headlight on "bright" during the day to be noticed before people turn left in front of me.  I am giving serious thought to putting amber running lights on the bike for the same reason.  A couple bikes at "Pork Chop Run" in September had the amber lights.  They REALLY stood out!

I have the bright as heck full-time GOAT-E on my bike, and I also run my Lower LEDs full time too.

What I noticed yesterday, maybe because it's blue - but people were normal.

Without the GOAT-E and Lower LEDs? No way would I run it, but with both those? And being blue tint? Think I'm gonna' keep it on for awhile. At least until I get pulled over, or a ticket, lol.

Lump