Windshields

[oneducboy]

Thanks everyone........... I may try the taller 13" Bailey ?? clear so you do not see it that much ?
I want to do some loooooong rides and not get beat up !!
I will wait for more response to hear from more people.

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

I may try the taller 13" Bailey ?? clear so you do not see it that much ?

That should work pretty good, that's what I'm running on my bike. I've found that windshields are usually a compromise, none are perfect IMO.

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

I forgot to mention the Cee Baileys has a slight gap, the windshield curvature does not perfectly conform to the curvature of the fairing. I noticed it when I installed it, but I pretty much ignore it now that its on the bike.

[bobbyf6b]

I'm 5'-11" and would definitely like a little taller shield. I like the air flowing but would like to hear the stereo better on the highway. For the mean time I really like the looks of the bike so I decided to get a new helmet. My price point was around $300 so after trying a few I found the Scorpion EXO 500 to be a good option for me. I like full face, flip down shield and it vents well. It's also more quiet than my last helmet so I hear the stereo better. I tried the EXO 900 but didn't like it. Wasn't as comfortable and I didn't get any ventilation at all.

If I were to buy a new windshield today, after hearing what everyone has said, I think I would go with the Baggershield that switches sizes. More wind deflection than stock, still looks nice and if the weather turns bad I could raise it up. Sounds perfect for me.

[Darkknight]

Last friday I installed the Bagger 11" sport shield Dark tinted.

On the left is the stock shield. In the middle is the shield set at 11", on the right is the shield set at 12 3/4inches.
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If you look at the shield fairing interface on the outside edges you can see the differences.

I'm 5'10" and with the shield set to 11 the wind would hit me in the face, at 12 3/4" the wind just catches the top of my helmet. It is not enough to bother my arthritic neck.

I do notice that since I'm not getting hit in the torso with wind like the stock shield, I'm much warmer , but also I didn't realize how much force was constantly hitting me. Just looking over my shoulder before changing lanes, there was a noticable push on my helmet and torso.

I thought the larger shield would take away some of the look that attracted me to this bike in the first place, so I kept the dark tint to try to offset things a little bit.

The final result was a much more relaxed ride although a bit warmer. I don't want the look of a vent. I'm hoping that when my Rivco pegs come in and my legs are outside the fairing, more air will find it's way to me. The radio or mp3 player is much more audible. And my sweetheart notices a lot less wind sitting behind me.

[Mustangjake]

I didn't like the look of the vent neither,but I find myself opening it all the time.

[bobbyf6b]

And another option. I might go for this.

http://laminarlip.com/gl.php

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[Steve 0080]

OK....Bobby.....what does that shield do.....looks kinda like a Wind Vest at the top...

[bobbyf6b]

OK....Bobby.....what does that shield do.....looks kinda like a Wind Vest at the top...

It's a shield that adds on to your existing shield. It's supposed to smooth out buffeting and flip the air up higher. It's a great idea and a lot of adventure and sport bikes use them. My only reservation is how well the sticky stuff will hold up to the extreme AZ heat. The stickies are industrial strength adhesive with heavy duty velcro so the shield can be removed at will.

"The Laminar LIP is designed to quiet wind buffeting and reduce wind pressure while raising the wind comfort envelope."

[chipmaker]

And another option. I might go for this.

http://laminarlip.com/gl.php

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I had one of those on my BMW K1200R.