Best replacement windshield?

[53driver]

The F4 is an amazing product - their display at bike shows with the steel wool NOT scratching their windshield is very impressive.
And if you are like my namesake, Steve 0080, and MUST have a vent, these are optimal.

I went with Madstad because I thought the two piece in dark smoke just looked cool as sh$t and gave Isleen more of a badass look.
And, it works well at throwing wind & rain over the pilot and not at the pilot.
Cheers,
Steve

[opas ride]

I have no issues at all with the Baggershield 11-19" on my bike. Had it since new and see no reason to try others..No buffeting, hardly any wind noise, durable and looks great on the bike.....JMHO

[D-Train]

I have no issues at all with the Baggershield 11-19" on my bike. Had it since new and see no reason to try others..No buffeting, hardly any wind noise, durable and looks great on the bike.....JMHO

Wow, it seems everyone has a different opinion on this one. I love the price of the baggershield adjustable, only $139!
My concern with that shield is if dirt or grit gets between the 2 shields and you raise or lower the extension, don't you get scratches in one or both pieces? I'm also not too keen with the fact that one shield is tinted and the extension is clear. I'd prefer to have both pieces smoked, though I realize having the extension clear is because when it's raised you will be looking through the shield instead of over it.

I like the looks of the F4shield but the price, yikes! I like the scratch resistant properties and the fact I can clean it with paper towels and Windex if I want. I'm basically lazy when it comes to cleaning the bike and will take the easy route if given the opportunity. I had a Vulcan Nomad and scratching the OEM shield was a BIG problem! I suspect the baggershield will be made of the same easily scratched material as that shield and therefor my comments about scratching when raising & lowering the clear extension.

I live in Bend, Oregon where there are 4-5 months each year where riding is not safe (snow & ice on the roads) and we rarely hit over 100 in the summers, so I doubt I'd need a vent. I've been riding an M109R with no shield here for 10 years and don't miss not having one, but then again I got the F6B so I would have the ability to take road trips so.... (yeah, I'm rambling, this is how I work through things, I've been accused of over thinking things, LOL!)

I like the one that the first Steve mentioned, the Klock Werks Flare. The shorter one of those in dark tint may be my best choice, but I'd hate to spend $300 on something and not be able to try it out first. How scratch resistant is this shield? Does anyone know?

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Also, the clear view shield, 14" or 16", dark smoke, sport, with recurve and no vent is only $155-$165, so the price is right. How scratch resistant is that one?

So many good choices, so much valuable advice. What's a guy to do?

Thanks guys for the advice. Keep it coming!

[edgeman55]

I have had the Baggershield 19" vented on my ride for two years and it has held up well.I am in Northern Nevada and our weather is much like yours.The vent is really nice in the summer to move a little air to your noggin and helps some with buffeting.Also the Baker hand wings are great with a better windshield.Pics were taken before I installed the hand win gs.

[seadog]

Wow, it seems everyone has a different opinion on this one. I love the price of the baggershield adjustable, only $139!
My concern with that shield is if dirt or grit gets between the 2 shields and you raise or lower the extension, don't you get scratches in one or both pieces? I'm also not too keen with the fact that one shield is tinted and the extension is clear. I'd prefer to have both pieces smoked, though I realize having the extension clear is because when it's raised you will be looking through the shield instead of over it.

I like the looks of the F4shield but the price, yikes! I like the scratch resistant properties and the fact I can clean it with paper towels and Windex if I want. I'm basically lazy when it comes to cleaning the bike and will take the easy route if given the opportunity. I had a Vulcan Nomad and scratching the OEM shield was a BIG problem! I suspect the baggershield will be made of the same easily scratched material as that shield and therefor my comments about scratching when raising & lowering the clear extension.

I live in Bend, Oregon where there are 4-5 months each year where riding is not safe (snow & ice on the roads) and we rarely hit over 100 in the summers, so I doubt I'd need a vent. I've been riding an M109R with no shield here for 10 years and don't miss not having one, but then again I got the F6B so I would have the ability to take road trips so.... (yeah, I'm rambling, this is how I work through things, I've been accused of over thinking things, LOL!)

I like the one that the first Steve mentioned, the Klock Werks Flare. The shorter one of those in dark tint may be my best choice, but I'd hate to spend $300 on something and not be able to try it out first. How scratch resistant is this shield? Does anyone know?



Also, the clear view shield, 14" or 16", dark smoke, sport, with recurve and no vent is only $155-$165, so the price is right. How scratch resistant is that one?

So many good choices, so much valuable advice. What's a guy to do?

Thanks guys for the advice. Keep it coming!

The upper shield is always behind the bottom shield so there is no way for grit or dirt to get between the two as they are held slightly apart by the 3 keeper that hold them together. On the bagger shield are keeper that hold the two together and all you do is loosen them and remove them from the holes and flip the top piece upside down and reinsert the 3 keepers and the top piece always stays on the inside of the bottom one. You don't raise or lower it you flip it completely over and out of view and reinstall the 3 keepers that hold the two.

[F6Dave]

I ordered a Klock Werks shield before I took delivery of my F6B. I liked the looks that much. To my pleasant surprise it works quite well for me. That re-curve at the top is very effective. And it looks great.

[opas ride]

Windshields are like women....Choose the one that fits your needs and desires the best and then live with it and enjoy your decision....JMHO

[D-Train]

Windshields are like women....Choose the one that fits your needs and desires the best and then live with it and enjoy your decision....JMHO

Hi Opas, well I have a proven track record of picking the wrong women. I hope
I'm better at picking a windshield than I am at picking women!

[D-Train]

I ordered a Klock Werks shield before I took delivery of my F6B. I liked the looks that much. To my pleasant surprise it works quite well for me. That re-curve at the top is very effective. And it looks great.

Thanks Dave,
I think your photo and feedback may have helped me to make up my mind.

One quick unrelated question: I suspect the black plastic on my new bike may be a bit faded. Yours looks brand new. Do you use Mothers Back to Black to keep it looking good or...?
Nice looking bike dude!

[F6Dave]

Thanks Dave,
I think your photo and feedback may have helped me to make up my mind.

One quick unrelated question: I suspect the black plastic on my new bike may be a bit faded. Yours looks brand new. Do you use Mothers Back to Black to keep it looking good or...?
Nice looking bike dude!

Actually, I took that picture when the bike was less than a week old. But I've been able to keep it looking great. On the plastic I don't use anything special, usually some of those treated protectant wipes I buy at WalMart.