P1000 Flip up or Flip down?

[Tie]

Good day all,

I have read many good things about the SuperATV Flip up windshield... Has anyone got experience with the Flip Down option with the removable upper half?
Starting to make some decisions on my machine... grateful for everyone's input!

Tie

 

[Jas sxs]

good afternoon a friend of mine at deer camp has the flip down and it is either off in the summer, or completely up or down the rest of the year and another guy at camp has the Honda flip up and it doesn't open wide enough with the Honda hinges I got the super ATV flip up last year and love it!! I can have it complete down or open enough to get good air flow or all the way up/open
( its the best of both ) both of the guys at camp said there switching to the super ATV for what is worth in your thoughts

 

[PVAndy]

I have the SuperATV flip up. We love it

 

[TripleB]

Flip up because you can flip it up on the fly. Flip down, you have to stop, get out and fold it down. The only advantage the Flip down offers is that it's cheaper.

 

[Remington]

Depends on what she looks like 🤷‍♂️ 🥳

 

[JACKAL]

Good day all,

I have read many good things about the SuperATV Flip up windshield... Has anyone got experience with the Flip Down option with the removable upper half?
Starting to make some decisions on my machine... grateful for everyone's input!

Tie

I have had both, Had the SATV flip up on Pioneer 1000 loved it stays pretty clean when open. My current machine came with the flip down dealer installed before I bought it, the inside folded down gets spattered with water mud etc. needing cleaned every time you do put it up.

I definitely would not recommend a flip down even at $100 less the the SATV flip up version.

 

[rudyeng]

I have the SATV flip up on my P1000-3 love it but.... I also had the flip down on my Defender XMR. In 80-100 degree temperature the flip down wins every time 100%. I'm thinking of removing the top of my SATV during the summer. Its moves around like crazy when opened all the way. The gap settings on the SATV help but the P1000 still gets very hot.

Best of luck !

Rudy

 

[P1K5Dave]

I'm in the flip-down camp. I never liked the way flip-ups open partially, and if you want them to open more you need that bigass extender. Then its sticking out there when you're cutting through tight trails and branches.

With the flip-down, its wide open and out of the way.

 

[P1K5Dave]

And with the flip-up, the windshield is still in my sight line. When I first got my machine with no windshield at all, I really enjoyed the open-air experience and thought I'd probably not get a windshield at all. Then Summer wound down and it became obvious that I needed one.

So the flip-down more closely replicates that open-air experience. In fact, I'd be happy if I could flip down the bottom half as well, to fully open it up.

 

[bs4u00]

And with the flip-up, the windshield is still in my sight line. When I first got my machine with no windshield at all, I really enjoyed the open-air experience and thought I'd probably not get a windshield at all. Then Summer wound down and it became obvious that I needed one.

So the flip-down more closely replicates that open-air experience. In fact, I'd be happy if I could flip down the bottom half as well, to fully open it up.

That open air experience is not so great when its pooring rain. With the flip up, it keeps the rain out nicely while riding. If it gets too wet inside, close it partially, or all the way. The SAT flip up windshield is the only way to go, imo.

 

[mkbcoolman]

I've got the SATV Flip up on my Talon to replace a glass windshield the previous owner had installed. It's phenomenal, in my opinion. It's sturdy, easy to operate, and it just does the job it's supposed to do. It works awesome in rain or running through mud.

 

[Docwilles]

I am in the flip down camp, I have a Clearly Tough windshield and I really like the full air experience with it down and completely out of my line of sight and also that it is literally a one minute stop to put it up when I want it.

 

[GovtMule]

Face down a... Wait. I like the windshield to flip up. Got confused there for a minute.

 

[Tie]

Wow! This is quite a response.... thank all of you for your input! It seems there are definitely two different trains of thought. I just got my machine this summer and have been riding it with no roof or windshield... which, like P1K5Dave, I have thoroughly enjoyed! Like him, I am not sure that I want to cover up... but also like him, I live north and in the fall, sounds like a good idea for sure.
It sounds like either way there will be people thinking I am crazy!
At this point leaning towards the SuperATV tinted roof, and the fold down windshield... even though it seems like the fold up is more popular. I wonder now it stays up and open when traveling at higher speeds or over bumpy terrain?

Ok... ready for the critics... bring it on!

Thanks for all your ideas and thoughts!
Tie

 

[bs4u00]

I have the hard plastic Honda roof, and its great. It fit well during installation too.I don't know anything about the SATV roof; I don't they offered one when I was in the market for one.
For the SATV flip up windshield, it has two arms that are pressurized that go in and out. They hold it open when riding and going over bumps, etc. That was my question too, before I got it. But it has been flawless for the 5 years I've had it. Rock solid. Only thing is that the windshield has to be closed when trailering it. Its also super easy to close while riding, where as someone mentioned having to stop and take a minute to close the flip down windshield.
The fold down seemed like it would get dirty easier and it would break easier if something fell on it while open. But not sure about that.

 

[Vikes79]

Y’all need to go naked!

Seriously!

I have the Honda flip out for the first two years…I only put it on for the winter snow plowing now. Heat and dust were awful with it and panels.

In the summer I run a Rogue power screen to keep the bugs and dirt at bay. I’m usually wearing glasses and a helmet anyway. No more sweating your junk off.

 

[GovtMule]

That’s what I’ve been doing. Took the Honda flip out off until it gets colder. I’ll put it on then.

 

[P1K5Dave]

Those screens are pretty cool. Not cheap tho! Dang...

I have to admit that I've really gotten to like having the windshield to put back up at night when riding in the 60s.

 

[Vikes79]

Those screens are pretty cool. Not cheap tho! Dang...

I have to admit that I've really gotten to like having the windshield to put back up at night when riding in the 60s.

Yeah I got mine before they really took off in price. Mines on its 4th season. Should be able to get a few more yet.

dead tree branches are really hard on it….no give or flex.

 

[HUCK]

Good day all,

I have read many good things about the SuperATV Flip up windshield... Has anyone got experience with the Flip Down option with the removable upper half?
Starting to make some decisions on my machine... grateful for everyone's input!

Tie

I have flip down on my Pioneer / SATV FLIP up on my Talon / full glass fold down on my RZR . If the SATV flip would have been first instead of last , they would all have SATV FLIP . Oh , BTW , The plexi flip down on the Pioneer is my LEAST FAVORITE by far .