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Tourer
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Grand Cane, LA | Has anyone here tried an Arlen Ness Flip windshield? Wondering how well it works, any problems and etc. And if so, is there any pics on here of one on a Vision. I've heard there are some on the Cross bikes and that some are having problems with the mounting holes cracking but haven't seen any posts of ones on a Vision. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Ft Mohave AZ | I just ordered one today, I'll let ya know when I get it put on. |
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Tourer
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Moravia, IA | I ordered one.....showed in stock.
After a week I called to check on it.....yep, never was in stock. Might see them in 8 weeks or so (this was about 6 weeks ago, so maybe they really ARE in stock now)
I needed a shield so I cancelled the order and went with a CeeBaileys tinted shield. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| My dealer gave me one to try that someone bought and hated , only rode about 500 milles so far with it but I love it .looks much better then cee baily I had and works great can run shield lower and dealer sold it to me for half price since it was used for a couple hours and returned. |
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Cruiser
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elgin mn | Have had mine almost a year now, is not as tall as stock it is also wider at the top. That being said I personally like it, my co pilot says the protection for her is better!!! |
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Tourer
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| how tall are you guys who like it? I am 6' 2" and the stock seems a couple of inches to low. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Ft Mohave AZ | I got a email today, it's on backorder until 6/1 |
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Grand Cane, LA | Same for me swoop. I ordered mine last week and Ness sent me an email saying it won't be in till 6/1. Kind of the reason I decided to ask about it on here to make sure if I wanted to keep it on back-order or cancel it.
Thanks for all the replies. I was surprised that there hadn't been very many comments about it here. I wish they would have offered in clear also. I know on the "other" Victory site there were several people who had it on their Cross bikes but not much on the Vision there either. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I'm 5'10 and run ness shield all the way down 95 percent of the time , also it has different. Lines to it and it makes the vision look bad ass. |
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Cruiser
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| I got one on my 8 ball and really like it...it seems to work a lil better than the stock vision 8 ball windshield...plus the color matches the 8 ball theme 
Get you one...you won't regret it.
Cheers!!
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Tourer
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Grand Cane, LA | Nice looking bike lova! |
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Cruiser
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elgin mn | 5'10" Ride with it all the way down 75% of the time |
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Cruiser
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| atvtinker - 2012-05-15 7:09 PM
Nice looking bike lova!
Thanks!!  |
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Iron Butt
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| I'm considering changing mine to a smoked windshield, just not sure which one. |
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Iron Butt
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Orlando, FL | I am always amazed at the lack of simple information when buying many motorcycle accessories. Like WINDSCREENS! Vic just says something like Tall, Med, Short, Blade. HUH? And I can't find anything for the Ness Flip. Anyone care to measure the shield at the centerline and let us know how tall this shield actually is??
Edited by MaddMAx2u 2012-05-16 7:31 AM
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Moravia, IA | kris1956 - 2012-05-16 7:16 AM
I'm considering changing mine to a smoked windshield, just not sure which one. This is a 16" Cee Bailys on my 08 
Dont have a better picture....sorry. Overall I love it. Tinted is the way to go.....looks good but you can still see thru it, even in the dark. Im 6ft4in and I usually ride with it all the way down.....if I need to maybe just a titch up. If I wasnt as tall Id likely order a shorter one.
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Iron Butt
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| Going with tint, no doubt. I'm kinda leaning toward the Ness windshield. I rarely look through it anyway. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| the ness flip is 13 7/8 inches tall measured in center of shield from top edge to bottom edge, it looks small but works much bigger. |
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Cruiser
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Land O Lakes, FL | I thought about this one, another guy I talked with loved his. Since I like to look through my shield I went with the stock +2" shield. |
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Iron Butt
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Orlando, FL | Thanks kjb!! That helps a lot. I have a 15 inch Gustaffson flip and it could be a little shorter. The Ness just might be a good choice for me. |
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Iron Butt
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| I called Ness and put my name on the list. They seem to sell fast. |
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Cruiser
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Nor Cali | Had mine for five months now...like it allot. |
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Bullhead City, AZ | Saw one at the SW Victory rally in Laughlin. Looked like a mushroom from the Mario Brothers video game when it was all the way up, but it may work great |
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Iron Butt
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| loren2 - 2012-05-22 12:50 AM Saw one at the SW Victory rally in Laughlin. Looked like a mushroom from the Mario Brothers video game when it was all the way up, but it may work great I rarely ride with my windshield in any position but down and I do like the look. |
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Iron Butt
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| Just spoke with the people at Ness, at least two months on the flip shield. |
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Tourer
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Grand Cane, LA | kris1956, got my notice last week also. 6 to 8 weeks. Bummer, because I really wanted to have it on the bike when I go to ride the Dragon the last week of June. |
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Iron Butt
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| When I called they told me the new manufacturing process didn't work as planned. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I got tired of waiting for the Ness shield. I to saw that it showed in stock to and ordered it only to get an email the following day that the web site always shows in stock. I ordered one from Gustaffson and he made my dark flip as short as he could, it is about 13". My dealer is putting it on now. I will put up pictures up when I get it back. Also getting slash cut D & D 's. Can't wait!!!!! |
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Iron Butt
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| I called and was told everything shows in stock all the time. Don't really understand that. |
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Tourer
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Grand Cane, LA | You would think they would at least change their website to say that they were under going a process change and to call for info. Having it say they are in stock all the time is misleading and disappointing. Guess I will keep an eye out for an update. |
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Iron Butt
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| atvtinker - 2012-06-16 3:55 AM You would think they would at least change their website to say that they were under going a process change and to call for info. Having it say they are in stock all the time is misleading and disappointing. Guess I will keep an eye out for an update. I asked about that too, I was told the software was being updated too lol. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| Here is mine I love it!! No problems what so ever!! Got it back in Oct 2011. The wife and son love it son says he doesnt get blasted as bad!
Edited by BigBrett23601 2012-06-16 10:06 PM
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Visionary
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| Had a cocktail or three with Arlen and Cory last night and they said maybe in the next two weeks they'll have them.
The people molding the flip was having hole aliment problems. Now every thing straightened out they hope. |
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Iron Butt
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| john frey - 2012-06-17 7:59 PM Had a cocktail or three with Arlen and Cory last night and they said maybe in the next two weeks they'll have them. The people molding the flip was having hole aliment problems. Now every thing straightened out they hope. Thanks, I'll check with them then. |
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Iron Butt
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Broken Arrow, OK | BigBrett23601 - 2012-06-16 10:02 PM
Here is mine I love it!! No problems what so ever!! Got it back in Oct 2011. The wife and son love it son says he doesnt get blasted as bad!
C'mon Brett! You can't be convincing in a skirt and boots, brother!! That outfit at highway speeds isn't going to work, LOL. Bike looks good. |
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Iron Butt
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| He's right, just doesn't work. |
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Visionary
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San Antonio, TX | okie vision - 2012-06-18 9:15 AM
BigBrett23601 - 2012-06-16 10:02 PM
Here is mine I love it!! No problems what so ever!! Got it back in Oct 2011. The wife and son love it son says he doesnt get blasted as bad!
C'mon Brett! You can't be convincing in a skirt and boots, brother!! That outfit at highway speeds isn't going to work, LOL. Bike looks good.
A kilt. Serious men's clothing.
http://www.utilikilts.com |
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