Since buying my P1k a few months ago, I installed the SATV split windshield, but had yet to take it out for a good ride on rugged trails; I finally had an opportunity this past weekend. The trails were mildly dusty, but an ample amount built up inside, much like the back of a pickup truck. The heat coming from the engine actually felt pretty good since it was a cool fall morning (though I can understand why people in hot humid climates complain), but with the upper part of the windshield wide open, my face was cold while my body was warm. If I lowered the windshield, even to the "mid" position, it got too warm in the cab quickly; that won't be a problem during winter months. If I fully "closed" the windshield, the heat became significant (I'll like it in winter), and the dust was unpleasant; it comes as little surprise based on this experience that people riding really dusty trails (e.g. southwest) or through dust kicked up by groups of riders that this dust becomes rather unbearable.
I am wondering now is if anyone has tried removing the bottom portion of a SATV windshield to help fresh air keep flowing through while keeping the top part on? I'm curious how it might work. If no one has, perhaps I'll be the first to try it. It seems like fresh air flowing through the cab at chest height would help mitigate dust swirling in and settling, keep cool air moving through and blowing on your body, and lowering the top shield could still provide face protection. I just need to figure out a way to latch it/tether it down without the bracket present on the lower shield. Alternately, one could install vents in the lower air-dam; I've seen some windshields manufactured with vents, and saw somebody propose the idea on another thread. Any experience to share?
