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Parabellum sport shield
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curlyjoe Offline
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Parabellum sport shield
For cold weather riding I've been using the plexistar 2 shield from national cycle on my 2013 CB w/ ABS. It does a fine job of protection from the cold but I haven't been happy with wind noise at 35+ mph and significant helmet buffeting at 60+ mph. I've tried adjusting the shield multiple times but I haven't found a position that reduces wind noise and buffeting to my satisfaction. I'm not that tall (6 ft) but if I raise the shield to the max height (chin high for me), I still am not pleased with performance.

I decided to purchase and install the sport shield from Parabellum. I went for the 22 inch screen for tall riders and for the clear plexiglass (no tint).

The mounting is four point and the hardware is stainless steel. It's a very tight fit and essentially no room for adjustment. The biggest problem I had mounting the shield was the left bracket interfered with the hose from the clutch hydraulic fluid reservoir. I had to rotate that assembly back a bit to relieve pressure from the bracket on the hose.

The performance of the shield is perfect for me up to 45 mph. Much reduced wind noise and very pleasant overall. At higher speeds the wind noise increases and I do sense some minor helmet buffeting. Hopefully I can live with the latter. Most of my riding is 30-55 mph since I prefer back road riding.

Also, the shield is solidly mounted to the bike. The mounting of the plexistar 2 seemed less secure to me.

Mounting pics

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paul kellam Offline
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RE: Parabellum sport shield
Thank You
02-29-2016 07:41 PM
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southwend Offline
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RE: Parabellum sport shield
Nice shield, looks like thick plexiglass, that's a pretty big surface area so I bet it does buffet some. I have the Scout and I notice it mostly with oncoming trucks on a two lane. It sure has extended my tolerance in the cold though.
03-01-2016 11:01 AM
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LikeAfox Offline
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RE: Parabellum sport shield
Watch out for those low bridges now Big Grin
03-01-2016 07:15 PM
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curlyjoe Offline
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RE: Parabellum sport shield
(03-01-2016 07:15 PM)LikeAfox Wrote:  Watch out for those low bridges now Big Grin

ROFL Yeah it looks super tall but with the stock seat the top of the screen is nose high for me. I now have a K&H high seat so the top is now chin high. Mine is 22 inches but they also sell a 20 inch screen.

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Lord Popgun Online
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RE: Parabellum sport shield
On the board here, we usually reference the screen height by measuring form the keyswitch to the top of the screen.

Could I ask what yours measures?

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curlyjoe Offline
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RE: Parabellum sport shield
(03-04-2016 03:40 PM)popgun Wrote:  On the board here, we usually reference the screen height by measuring form the keyswitch to the top of the screen.

Could I ask what yours measures?

Sure, just under 20 inches.

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03-05-2016 06:39 AM
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Lord Popgun Online
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RE: Parabellum sport shield
Thanks, Curlyjoe.

For cold weather riding I have a Street Shield EX installed. It measures 17 inches and I was wondering about yours. I'm sure others were too.

For warm weather riding, I'll switch to my Road Comet. Soon I hope!

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paul kellam Offline
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RE: Parabellum sport shield
first nightime drive with the parabellum shield one neat deal is the side turn signal lights reflect the orange all around the shield kinda cool IMHO
03-12-2016 12:21 AM
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curlyjoe Offline
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RE: Parabellum sport shield
(03-12-2016 12:21 AM)paul kellam Wrote:  first nightime drive with the parabellum shield one neat deal is the side turn signal lights reflect the orange all around the shield kinda cool IMHO

I noticed that too. It is cool.

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03-12-2016 03:25 AM
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