Taller windscreen

[chipmaker]

Thanks guys. I know a lot taller windscreen is what I would need to be fully protected from the wind. My question is will the 9 inch make any difference at all over the 6inch? I don't want to go taller than 9 because for me I don't like the look. I'm either going to order a 9inch tinted or if you guys don't think it will make a difference in wind buffering at all I will just save my money and get the stock one tinted.

When I first got the bike, I didn't want to do any mods that would ruin the looks. But the wind at 75+mph is brutal for all day riding. I can't imagine that 3 more inches would make much difference. Some ladies may disagree...

[Mrf13]

I agree with you Giddyup
I like the looks of the stock windshield and its very effective for me. I'm 6' and the wind hits me from my mouth up.
I replaced it with 11" Baggershield and in the lowest position it's about as good as the stock. All the way up it barely hits the top of my head.
Just ordered 9" Cee Bailey.
The Baggershield looks like its Angled different than stock and the Cee Bailey looks like its shaped-angled like the stocker.
If it doesn't work I will get the stock tinted for summer riding.

[Pedro66]

You can fit any of the stock GL1800 screens to our system we also have a new version without the electrical adjustment

http://www.bikemp3.com/GL1800-ELECTR...GW-XSC-001.htm

These screens are all but indestructible we always say the last screen you will ever need to buy, see the last video.

[Mike]

I just ordered a nice windshield. http://wingstuff.com/products/35122-...ccessories-f6b
I am 6' and the stock shield looks nice BUT not much help. When my wife and I ride. My helmet moves side to side when I hit about at 65-70mph. Real tough to handle.
But I like the look of a shorter shiels. So when this shield came out, BAM! I had to have it. Its the happy medium. 4" wider and 5-6 inches taller. Sure hope the wind vortex stops.

[GiddyupF6B]

I agree with you Giddyup
I like the looks of the stock windshield and its very effective for me. I'm 6' and the wind hits me from my mouth up.
I replaced it with 11" Baggershield and in the lowest position it's about as good as the stock. All the way up it barely hits the top of my head.
Just ordered 9" Cee Bailey.
The Baggershield looks like its Angled different than stock and the Cee Bailey looks like its shaped-angled like the stocker.
If it doesn't work I will get the stock tinted for summer riding.

So why are you switching out from the 11 inch baggershield? It seems to have a great look and is 5 inches taller than the stock. It doesn't look as nice to me as the 9inch Cee B but its still sharp looking and if its functional why go shorter? I don't mind the look of the baggershield and if it has good wind protection that might be the one BUT if it isn't any better than the 9 inch Cee B than that one hands down for me wins in the styling department!

[Mrf13]

The Baggershield doesn't look nearly as good as the stocker to me. The stock shield is really not that bad just needs tint. Gonna try the Cee Bailey 9". It looks to have the stock angle. If its close I may get the electric option for it. Really just wanna try the shield. Not a lot of options.

[MNF6B]

I bought the 17-25" bagger shield screen. Keep in mind that this is measured with the extension top deployed. I have the shield in the lowest position and the top stowed behind the screen. The dark smoke screen measures 13" from the top of the screen to the rubber gasket. I am 5'7" and the air hits the top of my helmet. I have extended the clear top and then I am completely covered. I can see over the smoke shield without issue.


Rich

[Darkknight]

I love the look of the stock wind screen but darker tint would look a bit nicer to me. I don't care for look of the taller screens like the regular goldwings.

I'm 5'10" 220lbs and I have an arthritic neck. The stock shield allows the wind to hit me around my upper torso to just below my neck, leaving my head and helmet in "clean" air. The only time my helmet "wobbles" is when I'm passing a semi or some other very large vehicle. Now it may be the aerodynamics of the helmet (Shoei Neotek) that make it comfortable in clean air.

I'm worried about the wind that is hitting me in the chest moving up with a taller shield. Just clipping the top of my helmet may be harder on my neck than catching the more turbulent wind on my torso.

I hate to call the tall shields "old man" shields especially since I'm in my 50's and some might say I fit that description, but I'm not ready for conventional wing. A taller shield would make listening to music easier but I just don't like the look of the taller shield.

I suppose if I really start to "Tour" with this bike I may want to change.
The bottom line is maybe as I accumulate miles I may choose function over form, but for now I'm staying stock.

[GiddyupF6B]

I'm going to try the 9 inch Cee Bailey and see how that does for me. It looks awesome with the dark tint and flows well with the lines of the bike. I'm not ready for an "old man" shield yet either. All my friends are already teasing me about getting a Goldwing but I don't think they realize yet just exactly what I am getting. The F6B is a sleek, sexy, machine....not grandads wing from back in the day. They will soon see........nothing but my taillights! Lol