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These are just samples of the letters riders have been sending us for over 70 years. These people are the reason we continue our mission to enhance and constantly improve your riding experience, from point-of-sale to the wide open road.
What Do YOU Think?

What do YOU think about our products? Do they improve the appearance of your bike? Were they easy to install? Do they work as you expected? Give us an earful... and send us pictures, too!

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What Our Customers Say About VStream® Windshields

"This is my second VStream windshield for my bike! The first one was damaged when I had an accident (highsided my bike) in June during a test ride on the BOSCH Test Circuit (I was testing new tyres). The windshield was only scratched – but not broken!

"I was really excited about how well the VStream worked on my bike. My wife (as passenger) was also impressed at how well it worked. That's the reason why we ordered a second one!"

Ivan Dzoic
Germany

"When the UPS guy arrived this morning with your windshield, It was sunny and cold out but I was ready and able to try it on!

"Here's a link to my first posted revew, with pics, on the V-Strom Riders International Forum."

National Cycle V-Stream Windshield Evaluation - W O W!

Nathan Jessup
Washington

"I am a Police Department Motor Officer. I am 6' 3" tall and I purchased the VStream to keep the wind off of my shoulders when riding. I have used the VStream for a week now and I am VERY impressed with the quality and performance. Immediately after installing the VStream I jumped on the freeway and was amazed at the difference. It felt like I was traveling around 60mph, but I was traveling much, much faster. Wind buffeting has been drastically reduced.

"I expected that there would be a reduction in stability at high speeds, due to the greater surface area, but the opposite is true. The bike is actually more stable and much more enjoyable to ride. I can still hear the wind, but I can't feel it.

"Something I didn't realize is that the quality of the material makes for a much clearer and 'crisper' view through the VStream, which is great for slow speed turns or maneuvers. It almost appears that there is nothing there to distort the view. We ride over and around all kinds of obstacles during a shift and the lack of distortion makes a huge difference. I especially like the smooth air-flow when the VStream is at the lower settings. Here in Texas we run the windshields low to keep cool, and with the old shield this would cause extreme buffeting. The VStream seems to guide the air, giving a smooth flow to the rider.

"I am very happy with the VStream and it absolutely, positively reduces my level of fatigue.

"Thanks for making such a great product."

Officer S. Shiller

"Just put the new VStream on yesterday! Wow, what a difference! There was no (thats right, NO) back pressure at all. From 30MPH through 80MPH the turbulance is exactly where you said it would be – about one foot to each side, and probably a foot above my head. It's amazing!

"The best thing is that the passenger is also in quiet air. My wife is so pleased her head isn't bobbing around at interstate speeds and causing neck strain. The optics are good and, when running twisties, I don't feel I need the shield all the way down to see the road in front of me."

M. Schuffer


What Our Customers Say About SwitchBlade® Windshields

"I have been the proud and happy owner of your SwitchBlade 2-Up windshield for several years now.

"Last week on my way to Little Sturgis, Kentucky, I was following an old pickup truck with a load of wood pallets. The top pallet fell off nearly in front of me. It took one bounce, struck my front fender a glancing blow, and then hit the windshield. I decided to just hang on tight, lay as low on the tank as I could, and pray. I felt something brush my helmet and did not realize what happened until I had the bike stopped at the side of the road to collect my thoughts and take inventory of my body parts.

"I surmised that the pallet glanced off the front fender, and then hit the windshield. The windshield absorbed the blow and flexed just enough to bend and touch my helmet. Not a scratch on me or the helmet! A small scrape on the paint and several scratch marks on the windshield. It did NOT break. I do believe it saved me from some serious injury or possible death."

Joe
Dubuque, IA

"I just installed a SwitchBlade windshield on my new Yamaha® V-Star 1300 and I have to tell you it was one of the best aftermarket products I have ever worked with. The fit and finish was perfection at its best. The installation for me was about 30 minutes. I only have one complaint. After the shield was put on I had to take it for a test ride. The problem is that I cook dinner and the shield worked so well I had a hard time coming home. Ended up eating a sandwich. My 5'7" frame gave me no wind buffeting. The change from no shield to SwitchBlade shield was best by more then 100%. Thanks again!"

Phil Crudo
Illinois

"I would very much like to express our extreme satisfaction with our latest purchase from your company. Last year we purchased a SwitchBlade Shorty® windshield and were more than happy with the performance of this product. Not only did it make our rides more comfortable, it makes the bike look even better. When you recently came out with your SwitchBlade Chopped™ windshield, my husband thought it would be worth a try. He was right! Due to the fact that my husband is only 5'5" tall, your largest windshield was not really an option for us. The new Chopped windshield is exactly level and even with the tip of his nose and he feels totally comfortable when riding.

"I have also noticed a difference when we ride together. Even at ninety miles per hour, it is stable, and there is very little buffeting behind the windshield! The gentleman who took our order over the phone was very nice and he did not lie when he said we would enjoy our purchase. We just wanted to say thank you, to your sales people and everyone in your company for making such quality products. We look forward to buying from you again as the need arises."

Mrs. Charles Cadwell

"Took your advice and added both the SwitchBlade Windshield and the Chrome Lowers at the same time. What a difference it makes to the ride!"

Dan Dolfin
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What Our Customers Say About Heavy Duty™ Windshields

"While riding to work on my 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 750, I was hit in the windshield by a 165-pound deer. It had been hit by an oncoming SUV and thrown, airborne, into my lane. It was high enough to clear the bike headlight, so my National Cycle Heavy Duty™ windshield took the entire force of the impact. The windshield flexed and did break on the left side, but sent the body of the deer flying over my head. The impact pushed my handlebars down 3 inches and broke the left mirror but kept the deer off me. I maintained control and didn't even lay the bike down! After stopping the bike and collecting my thoughts, I rode back home and ordered an exact replacement. I immediately mounted it on the bike, along with a new set of mirrors. When you find something this good, I think you'd better stay with it!"

Satisfied Customer
Churchville, VA

"I own a Honda® Valkyrie with one of your Heavy Duty Windshields. I was traveling across the Howard Franklin Bridge in Tampa, Florida when a vehicle directly in front of me had a ball peen hammer fall from it and hit the pavement ahead of me. I had absolutely no time to execute any sort of evasive action. The hammer bounced up and hit my windshield dead center just above the crossbar at around 75MPH. Thanks to the durability of that shield, myself and my passenger were unhurt! The shield absorbed the impact and deflected the hammer away. A further testament to the durability of your product is that, upon later inspection, the windshield had sustained no damage, not even a scratch! This was a $200 product that in all likelihood saved my life and the life of my passenger.

"I assure you that in any future windshield purchases, I will accept nothing but a National Cycle windshield. A tremendous thanks to your company and to your design and manufacturing people... I owe them my life!"

Jeff Byers
Florida

"Just wanted to let you know that I installed your Touring Heavy Duty™ on my Honda® Shadow yesterday, and it is great. Installation was a breeze and the adjustments to fine tune the install worked out well. Thanks for a great product!"

Ted Lucas
Pennsylvania

"I ordered a Ranger Heavy Duty for my Honda® VT750 Shadow A.C.E. I got it and installed it -- nice product! It was money well spent, for a change."

Jim
California

"The Billet Trim and the Holdster went on my Heavy Duty Windshield quickly and smoothly. I experienced no problems, and the finished product looks A-1."

Roy Hauswirth
Wisconsin

What Our Customers Say About Dakota™ Windshields

"Thanks for the speedy delivery on my Dakota Windshield. It was very easy to install. It looks great, keeps the bugs off, and really makes my bike stand out. I own a 1996 Shadow A.C.E. and the Dakota looks just right. Thanks again."

Steve B.
Illinois

What Our Customers Say About Flyscreens®

"I purchased a Flyscreen Windshield in light tint for my 2005 Honda® Rebel and I have to say your quality is excellent. Fit and finish is second to none, and its clean lines make my bike look like a million $$$. It certainly touches the visual sweet spot. It actually reduces the wind a lot more then I thought it would, and for those of us who don’t care for huge windshield on our bikes but want a bit of wind reduction, this is the only choice. Thanks again."

Scott

"I just received the Flyscreen I ordered for my Sportster® 883R and was impressed by the quality and craftsmanship. Excellent job! It fits my bike very well. The guy who designed the Flyscreen should be knighted!"

George
Georgia

What Our Customers Say About Street Shields™

"Last night I put my new Street Shield EX on my Honda® VT750 Shadow Spirit and it was amazing! I was riding down the highway and it felt so much more comfortable not to have that wind in my face! Thank you very much!"

Seth Kane
Illinois

What Our Customers Say About Deflector Screens™

"Just in time for the cold weather, I got the Deflector Screen you sent me. It can get really cold up here without a windshield. You really live up to your reputation for customer service. Thanks so much!"

James Jardine
Edmonton, Canada

"With the National Cycle Deflector Screen™ and Hand Deflectors on my GS500 (the queen of the Suzuki GS's), all the people look at my bike at stoplights, and other riders on better motorcycles stop and check me out. It makes my cycle a star performer!"

Santiago Restrepo
Colombia, Central America

"I have National Cycle's N2590 Deflector Screen on my Suzuki DRZ400. I have used it for almost 20,000 miles and love it. I would not ride without it. It comes off in less than a minute. It's only $79.95 too, so it is cheap."

Hondamaint
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What Our Customers Say About F-Series Fairings™

"I recently purchased and installed your F-Series F-15 Tour shield. It is a very attractive windshield and looks great on my Kawasaki® ZR-7. It works well enough to keep the windblast off my chest. Thanks!"

Peter Siepert
Virginia

"Why not remove the Suzuki DRZ headlight shroud and mount an F-Series F-15 to the headlight bracket? There, I've done it... all the wind protection you'll ever need on a DRZ... trail-approved, even.

"Wind protection is surprisingly good. Since there is lots of room for airflow to balance out around the headlight, there isn't much buffeting effect.

"Shoulders and chest get plenty of wind protection, helmet gets clean air, and there is even enough room for me to duck my whole helmet behind the screen if I need to."

Cat0020
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What Our Customers Say About Plexifairings™ and Plexistars™

"I purchased a Plexifairing 3 for my son's motorcycle. We wanted to let you know that we were very impressed with the quality and style. It looks great on his Suzuki® GS650. Thanks again and continued success with your quality products."

Mrs. Terry Holst

"I bought one of your Plexistar 2 fairings for our Honda® VT700 Shadow. Not only was it simple to fit, but I was amazed at the quality. My screens my husband and I have bought over the years can't hold a candle to National Cycle -- nothing before even remotely compares, yours is the best by far. We ride a lot, and your Plexistar fairing performs magnificently. We recently rode the Autobahn in Germany, cruising at 90MPH and sitting upright in perfect comfort. We covered 430 miles that day and, thanks to your windscreen, we were fine at the end of the day. But our companion, who rode a GPz600, was exhausted."

Danielle Napier
Great Britain

What Our Customers Say About Our Hand Deflectors

"I ordered a set of your Hand Deflectors for my wife's Harley-Davidson® Fat Boy™. They work like a charm and she loves them. She will be doing a product review in our local H.O.G.® newsletter soon."

Fred Lawson
Tennessee

What Our Customers Say About Our Light Bars

"Thank you very much for the fast service on the replacement lenses for my National Cycle Light Bar's turn signals. I have never enjoyed such fast turnaround anywhere in my entire life. You are very much appreciated."

Mike Cothran

What Our Customers Say About Cruiseliner™ Saddlebags

"Just a short note to tell you that I have received a lot of compliments and inquiries about the Cruiseliner saddlebags I installed on my Honda® VT1100. I took the bike to Daytona Bike Week and we will be attending the Honda Hoot in June. Thanks for making a quality product."

Tony

"I am a proud owner of a set of your great Cruiseliner bags. I painted them pearl white and silver to match my bike, a 2005 Honda® Shadow Aero 750. The bike gets admiring looks from a large range of people. Even Harley riders stop and look. I feel that the bags set my bike apart from the rest. Thanks!"

Ray Zupancic
Colorado


What Our Customers Say About Paladin® Accessories

"I normally don't get into complimenting a manufacturer for the quality of motorcycle accessories, though I should, so I am making an exception. I have owned a set of the Paladin P4010 Highway Bars for about five years now, which I have mounted on my 2002 VTX1800 Retro (the "Beast"). Actually, I am on my second set of Paladins now. These bars have saved my bike from serious damage to the gas tank, fenders, mirrors, handlebars, windshield, etc., on more than one occasion. At least three times, I have had to set the Beast down in a gravel parking lot, or in a parking area with depressions, usually because of bad footing. The Paladins prevented all major parts from damage. Recently, I actually crashed pretty hard when entering a gravel parking lot at about 10-15MPH, as the asphalt pavement edge dropped off about 5 inches right into a 3-inch deep depression. That's like hitting a 7-inch deep pot hole.

"I didn't see it coming. The front shocks bottomed out hard, and the front end buckled under quickly. I tumbled off the bike, only to look back at the Beast laying on its side in the gravel. I didn't want to pick it up and look at the damage. I just knew it had to be bad. When my riding buddy and I lifted the Beast off the ground, I was amazed to see no damage to the vital parts. The Paladins took all the hit, with exception to the bottom edge of my saddlebags, which miraculously held up quite well. The left side Highway Bar hit hard along the bottom curved edge, and bent backwards about 4 inches, far enough to jam the shift lever. I was able to straighten out the Highway Bar, though it received some ugly scratches, and ride away. That was over 1000 miles from home. I have since replaced the damaged set with a new set of Paladins. I swear by these Highway Bars. They have protected my bike from serious, potentially costly damage.

Gene Thomas
Maine

What Our Customers Say About Peacemakers® Exhausts

"Just thought you would want to know that I read about your product for the first time in a review in Baggers Magazine when I was in Afghanistan. I ordered a 2008 Road King® Classic and made sure to get a Peacemakers Exhaust put on my bike. The shop I used said that they had seen something else like it that rattled a lot. I still went ahead with your pipes because I liked the idea of being able to leave for work around 4:00 or 5:00 in the morning and not wake the whole neighborhood, but have a great sound when I want it. I have not been disappointed!

"I've ridden over 5,000 miles since May and have been from North Carolina to Illinois and Missouri and down here to Georgia and Alabama. People that know about bikes stop me all the time to ask about the pipes.

"Just want you to know I'm a big fan of the Peacemakers Exhaust!"

Paul Wade

"I bought a pair of Peacemakers and I had them installed on my Road King® Classic at Hog Farther in Southport, near where I live.

"Let me tell you, THESE PIPES ARE AWESOME!

"I live in a small village, nice and quiet, but once I'm out, I open my pipes and boy, it feels and sounds great! Also, they have not popped or backfired once. They are amazing!

"Thanks!"

Tony
United Kingdom

"I put the Peacemaker exhaust on a week ago and they are great. Took the bike to the H-D dealer for my 5000 mile service and the Peacemakers exhausts were the talk of the shop. The service rep said he had shown them to several people throughout the day and they all thought they were great. Hope they last a long time, because they are nice to have since I work at a high school and ride to work on the bike when ever possible. I roar all the way to work, then quietly slip into the parking lot... it is great.

"Thanks for making a great product."

Rolland

"I just purchased the Peacemakers exhaust system for my 1999 Dyna® Wide Glide®. They sound awesome! I am very pleased. I have to leave for work at 4:45 in the morning – now I can do it without pissing off my neighbors. Thanks a lot!"

Barbara Hodgkiss

"I just wanted to comment on your Peacemaker Slip-Ons. I'm recently on my third new Harley-Davidson® motorcycle, a 2007 Dyna® Street Bob®. About three weeks ago, I put on a pair of your Peacemaker Slip-Ons, and I have to say that theses are the best exhaust mufflers I've ever had on any of my bikes. The deep, throaty rumble is just perfect to the eardrum, it is not the usual loud and annoying sound of other systems. The quiet mode is perfect, because I work at a hospital and I can just cruise through the parking lot with no complaints.

"Thanks a million for such a wonderful exhaust system.""

Cristobal Colon


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