jb_cb900
Street Cruiser
I have an upcoming trip which includes high altitude riding and needed additional, temporary, wind protection for my hands to help on the frosty mornings. The mirrors provide partial protection (I have bar risers) but I still get a blast of air on my outer digits. The goal was something easy to install/remove and could be packed easily. I wound up using a scrap piece of 1/8" clear plastic sheet and cut it so it would fit on the front side of the mirror. It currently extends 2 1/4" below the mirror. There are 2 slits cut in each corner to thread velcro straps through. Because of the shape of the back side of the mirror, the straps are pulling in opposite directions and hold the deflector firmly to the mirror (no movement at all). This is just the prototype (please excuse the rough edges), so I may be able to lessen the overhang and still get the protection I'm looking for. I'm also going to add some thin strips of rubber so it's not actually riding on the mirror frame. The best part of all this is it packs flat and takes up virtually no room in my luggage. Also, it can be installed/removed in about 2 seconds. The outside taper in the backside of the mirror means you only have to undo the inside strap to slip it on/off the mirror. I searched the forum and didn't find anything similar to this, but if someone has a better solution, I'd be very interested.