Over analyzing my new windshield purchase?

[Macs_F6B]

Hello all,

I hate to do things twice, spend too much money, and having failed expectations... hence this analysis. I've had a bunch of bikes since 83, faired, unfaired, standard, cruiser, sport etc. etc. So with the F6B I wanna get it right because I really like this bike and plan on taking some big trips, which I haven't done in many many years.

My goals are:
* Less wind noise
* Less buffeting (I define buffeting as the difference in wind when you're on a bike with no shield or anything and a bike with a big fairing like the F6B, or just stand up on the F6B with the stock shield and feel smooth wind rush over you)
* hear radio better
*still look kinda cool
*Adjustable for warm/slower/shorter rides and longer/cooler rides (optional but a nice addition)

So........
Check out the graphic below. I took a fair amount of time with the bike on the center stand and leveling this or that etc. I have done it this way because when we talk about the shield all that matter IMHO is its relative height to our face. Although some manufactures state how high their shield pushes air up and over not all do that, which is a shame, if they do please point that out to me....

Your thoughts?
What should be added to this analysis to make the right choice?
Does this even make sense to you?
Based on the legend which is the best height for low and high?

I have an opinion but I'm going to keep it to myself so I can take all yours into consideration.

Oh, and no that picture is not me.....

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[53driver]

"Over-analyzing"????
Oh heck no.

Gathering data prior to a purchase to make an effective purchase is always worthwhile - unless you are Steve 0080 and buy whatever is "next" to just try it out.

The other pertinent distance I didn't see in that graphic was the horizontal distance from "nose-to-windscreen."

That's got to play into the equation somehow as well.

I'm still shopping as well......comfortably looking over the windscreen is imperative to me.

Good luck,
Steve

[Macs_F6B]

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The other pertinent distance I didn't see in that graphic was the horizontal distance from "nose-to-windscreen."
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yea that is an interesting idea. the taller the shield the closer to the face..... I'd have to set up my stuff again to do that.... if I can motivate I'll try it.....

Thanks for the idea

[stevenolts]

Just get the Madstad it comes to my chin so I look totally over the top and the wind protection is great with no noise or turbulence. It is the best windshield I ever had. I have the extra dark which looks great on the bike still giving the low bagger look.
Steve

[stevenolts]

I forgot to mention my stereo sounds great with the Madstad shield. I had the F4 customs but the Madstad is much better and I love that I look so far over it. It is almost like no windshield!!!
Steve

[Ixol Phaane]

Just get the Madstad it comes to my chin so I look totally over the top and the wind protection is great with no noise or turbulence. It is the best windshield I ever had. I have the extra dark which looks great on the bike still giving the low bagger look.
Steve

+1

[pilotguy299]

barometric pressure and temperature changes the destiny of the air, which will slow down or speed up sounds waves. You need to consider the venturi effect caused by the windshield, as well as the corilois effect on which direction the sound waves are heading in relation to the direction the bike is traveling. Humidity can also have an affect on sound travel, but from my limited experience...

turning up the volume helps, as does making sure you have the Automatic Volume Control (AVC) set properly.

Sorry, I'm not a nice person today.

[Pap]

Steve, your bike looks good with that! What size is it?

[Pap]

Mac,
You might want to consider the back pressure different windshields cause.
I have the Honda tall shield w/vent on mine.
Cruising at 70-80 mph, I get substantial pressure on the back of my head and upper back.
I am considering the Madstad due to this. It seems like this shield might eliminate this issue.

[opas ride]

Just a buy a car and forget the whole thing...Gotta have a little wind on a motorcycle or why bother??...I have an adjustable Baggershield and it works great for me.....Some prefer the Matstad, others whatever ???....I doubt you will find the "Perfect fit"...Good luck and ride safe....