Switch from Madstad back to F4 Customs windshield

[DMAGOLDRDR]

I did purchase the 11 inch madstad and now im trying the 13 inch. I cant seem to get even the 13 inch to get all the air over my head. Funny that the site suggests a 5'10" rider would use an 11". Because I'm that height and I see easily over the 13" adjusted fully up, no problem. And to be honest I am just not not totally happy with the wind the 13" is blocking at 70 MPH even all the way up. My last option is the 15" but I am seriously considering sending it all back and getting the large F4 +4. I dont want to look through but I am just not 100% happy with the wind protection the madstad is providing. Also have the 17" honda tall which actually blocks more to the face but gets nasty vacuum and buffeting. The 13" madstad gets me what i need if i lean down and scoot up behind it but when i lean back and relax its a lot of wind. At 40 to 50 mph the madstad is a gem but i want more protection at hwy speeds.

Keep in mind that sometimes a lower setting will actually move more air farther up over your head due to the tunnel effect of the outer shield working with the inner shield. If you have the shield up high there is less of a tunnel between the two shields. A taller shield set low will be better than a shorter shield set high.

Also an angle too far forward will give less lift and more disturbed air. That is why Madstad suggests (I think it was) 60 deg.

[Wing'n it]

Ride along at a decent speed and hold your hand up above your head and find the air stream. You can then get an idea of how high you need the shield to get the air up and over you. One nice thing about the Madstad is you can run it a little lower than normal and tilt it forward and that helps push the air up higher. I run the 15 inch front all the way down and slightly forward and it gets me clean air for what ever helmet I use and i'm 6'4" tall.

[stevenolts]

I have decided to use my new (last December) Schuberth C3 modular helmet. I will try and use it most of the time which has been my goal for a long time now. I can adjust the Madstad up higher to my nose level when needed or down all the way and I am happy with it now.

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With the Madstad windshield up to where it is even with my nose:

I can wear my Schubert C3 with the modular part up over my head and either sunglasses or the drop down visor at 80 mph + with no buffeting, strong wind push back, or noise.

I can wear my Scorpion 3/4 with full face shield down.

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With the Madstad windshield all the way down: (my preferred location for best view over the shield / looks)

I can run the Schuberth C3 with the modular part down, clear face shield up, and the black tinted visor down with no problems. It does not have any buffeting and can provide comfort in up to 80 degree heat.

I can wear my Scorpion 3/4 with the full face shield removed.

I can wear my Bell Pit Bull or my HD 1/2 helmet.

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Thank you for your comments.
Steve

[rdeady]

I am only 5'10" with a 13" . Stock seat,hand wings. I cant get the wind totally over my head in any position. Put hand up and air hits me at forehead lvl. Ill try a few more positions but i am just not seeing the same results you guys are talking about Also some wind banging into my ears when i used a small helmet. And to be honest the passenger gets lots of wind. I was about to pull it off and put old shield back and ship it back. Ill try it a little more this weekend. My last try. I could probably see over a 15" all the way down but i don't want to try another if the 13 doesn't work for me