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TW200 Performance and Customization
Started by Jimbo C. at 03-16-2008 3:32 PM. Topic has 496 replies.
  
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 03-16-2008, 3:32 PM
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Jimbo C.
 
Joined on 10-15-2007
Bonita CA
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Hi all :I’m posting this thread about custom windshield/fairings because I have had an interest in solving this problem for my own bikes, the lack of windshields/fairings designed specifically for my favorite bike the TW. I have 3 of the little beasts myself. Some of you have expressed compliments and interest in what I've come up with so far I am flattered and a bit surprised.
I’ll do what I can to answer some questions here. I haven’t started a business yet. So far the shields I’ve made are made one at a time, Band saw, and drill press, edge conditioning, hot mold jig then the fit check, Etc… So far it looks like a less than break even proposition but I’m working on that.
Jimbo C.
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03-16-2008, 3:41 PM
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Horndog7
Joined on 02-13-2008
Austin, TX
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Re: windshield/faring TW200
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Hey Jimbo. My advice would be to not worry about a formal business at this point, just think of it as favors for friends for cash ;) . If you enjoy building these, I'm sure there's a demand out there, including me! Just make sure the price you would ask would be worth your time and effort. Tell us how it attaches if you would. Thanks a bunch!
08 Yamaha TW200
05 Suzuki S83 (VS1400 Intruder)
06 Kawasaki KLX125L (daughter's)
06 Kawasaki KLX125 (son's)
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03-16-2008, 4:17 PM
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Ragman
Joined on 03-15-2008
Port Townsend, WA
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Re: windshield/faring TW200
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Have money, like look, want. How do we arrange this? I am very unintersted in alledged value for money - I can't make one, no body other than you does, so, how much you want?
'02 Tee Dub, '05 Ural Patrol
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03-16-2008, 4:29 PM
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Jimbo C.
Joined on 10-15-2007
Bonita CA
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Copy That HD-7. Well I’ll be going out to the barn and getting some pictures to post for you here, but it's pretty simple. The fairing has a specific shape and two holes. You just unscrew you current TW front cowl and remove it, locate the two rubber grommets on the cowl mounting posts and remove them both. (This takes a small screwdriver and some silicone lube so as not to damage them, they have a cone shaped or counter sunk edge on the inside of them that makes them easier to re-install, but quite hard to initially get off) then you install two rubber grommets (I provide them) onto the posts followed by the original grommets. All that’s left to do is slightly flex the shield holes onto the posts, then reinstall the TW’s cowl back onto the standard grommets and screw her down.
The shield bottom rests in the groove located in the upper headlight opening, and is quite rigid.
Does this make sense?
Jim C.
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03-16-2008, 4:31 PM
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Jimbo C.
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Cowl comes off!
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03-16-2008, 4:33 PM
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Jimbo C.
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Grommet off, new rubber washer on, grommet back on both sides.
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03-16-2008, 4:35 PM
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Jimbo C.
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observe holes in shield.
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03-16-2008, 4:37 PM
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Jimbo C.
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Flex the shield into place, and push onto grommets.
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03-16-2008, 4:41 PM
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Jimbo C.
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There! note the position of lower edge, this edge fits neatly into the upper headlight groove triangulating the fit between the posts and bottom edge of the shield.
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03-16-2008, 4:43 PM
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Jimbo C.
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Replace the cowl. How was that?
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03-16-2008, 5:47 PM
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Goldenhtr
Joined on 07-24-2006
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Jimbo this is a great idea and looks factory,. I think you have something here that a lot of TW owners will want. As you know there are not a lot of after market parts like this here in the US. If this is something you enjoy doing, then figure out the cost and post in the classified section windshields for sale. I know my son was interested in one but has yet to see one he likes. Yours look great. We both may be interested. So depending on price count us in.
Tracy
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03-16-2008, 6:38 PM
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Jimbo C.
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Bonita CA
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Re: windshield/faring TW200
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Wow! Thank You Goldenhtr I'm honored. Tomorrow I'm going down to San Diego plastics and find out how much a 4x8 sheet costs and see if I can come up with some kind of figure for my friends here.
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03-16-2008, 7:44 PM
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whitey
Joined on 03-10-2008
Rhode Island
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hey jimbo this is awsome and im am defenitly interested if you are going to
be selling those windshields. they look super clean and efficiant.
87 tw200(Jimbo's cafe' shield, 42t sprocket)
"When in doubt throttle out!"
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03-16-2008, 8:31 PM
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MO1235WP
Joined on 06-05-2007
Warsaw, Missouri
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Really nice!
Please let us know what you come up with. You may be surprised at the total number that get requested... plus mine!
Keep up the good work!
Love many trust few, always paddle your own canoe...
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03-16-2008, 8:55 PM
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Jimbo C.
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Bonita CA
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Re: windshield/faring TW200
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Copy That! Thanks Guys! I will try to let you know tomorrow and get to making favors for friends.
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03-17-2008, 12:03 AM
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aktw200
Joined on 07-29-2007
AK
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Those are sweet, Jimbo. Count me in for one. Keep us posted.
2007 TW200, Rear Cycle Rack, Wide Pegs, Cafe Shield
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03-17-2008, 10:38 AM
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TWmonster
Joined on 07-21-2007
Spokane, Washington
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Jimbo, these really do look nice. I have a couple questions. Can you post a couple photos of your windshield from the front and maybe a 3/4 view please? How much taller is your windshield than the cowling? Does it divert the air over your head or just chest (how tall are you)? Thanks
My TW is HUNGRY!
'01 TW200, WPS Handguards, D2moto Foot Pegs, Jimbo's Cafe Fairing, Tusk Handle Bar Risers, Yamaha Rear Rack, Monsterbolts, Monsterbrace, HJC CL-14 Fuse, HJC ACX1, Cortech GX-AIR, RU Outside Teton Gloves
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03-17-2008, 1:07 PM
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Jimbo C.
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It's about 6" over the cowl.
My height is 5'11".
To answer your question (does it divert the air over your helmet?) I will give you a detailed history on another thread describing the development and the how and why the current size was arrived at. I will try to get that up this week.
Here are some angle shots for you.
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03-17-2008, 1:07 PM
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Jimbo C.
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Front Quarter
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03-17-2008, 1:09 PM
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Jimbo C.
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Head On
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03-17-2008, 1:17 PM
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TWmonster
Joined on 07-21-2007
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Perfect! It's great to see the angles to see what it really looks like.
My TW is HUNGRY!
'01 TW200, WPS Handguards, D2moto Foot Pegs, Jimbo's Cafe Fairing, Tusk Handle Bar Risers, Yamaha Rear Rack, Monsterbolts, Monsterbrace, HJC CL-14 Fuse, HJC ACX1, Cortech GX-AIR, RU Outside Teton Gloves
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03-17-2008, 1:24 PM
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kayak-147
Joined on 02-15-2008
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I would like to add my vote. looks great. I would be interested in one. Any thought on a ballpark price?
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