Madstad for F6B

[Scotrod]

As I mentioned on another thread earlier today, I ordered my Madstad this morning. Should have it in a couple weeks including shipping time. Mark said that mine will be the second one out the door. I'm especially hoping for additional passenger comfort.

Any luck in receiving the Madstad yet?

I've got an 'itchy mod-finger' just dying to get something,,,

[Bruce B]

Any luck in receiving the Madstad yet?

I've got an 'itchy mod-finger' just dying to get something,,,

UPS tracking shows that it's here in town, on the truck, and out for delivery later today. Pics and opinions to follow after I have some miles on it, maybe not until after this weekend.

[Scotrod]

GOOD DEAL!!!

Glad to hear it's 'almost here'!!!

Looking forward to your report!

[d-shark]

Going to attempt to post links to the install of a 16" Madstad on my F6B:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1...017_175333.jpg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-v...017_175218.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y...017_175608.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2...017_175432.jpg

The shield looks much better installed than I was expecting it to. On the Madstad site they suggest a 20" shield for a 6'2" tall rider on the F6B page. I emailed Mark and let him know according to my measurements (eye level sitting on the bike) the 20" shield would be way too tall. The shortest shield the site listed on the F6B page was a 16 inch which I suggested to Mark would still be too tall. Mark emailed back he thought the 16" would be the one for me so I ordered that. After all they are the experts.

Installed the 16" shield today and it's too tall by at least 3" when the brackets are adjusted as low as possible. Riding behind a Minivan today when I looked over the top of the shield I was looking well over the top of the van. A little disappointed they would not be aware of what works on the F6B with stock seat. I got the Dark Grey which looks really nice on the black bike but think this would be tough looking through at night, not to mention bugs and road grime. In any event Mark understood I wanted to look over the top of the shield. I have an email into him to see where we go from here.

The brackets have about 3" up and down adjustment. I'm thinking an 11" shield would be about right. Brackets all the way down = 11" to top of shield, Brackets all the way up = 14" to top of shield. It will be interesting to see what Mark comes back with as far as a recommendation.

Otherwise I really like how easy these brackets are to adjust, simple yet elegant. I can say there is a lot less wind noise and buffeting but will wait to make a final judgement when I have ridden with a shield that I can actually look over.

[1951vbs]

I understand form over function but it better work really good because it is not very attractive.

[d-shark]

Do four or five 600 mile days back to back and I bet this shield starts to look a lot better fast to the guy in the saddle. As I said I will wait to pass final judgement until I have put on some significant miles with a shorter shield.

I have a Harley that is basically a Bar Queen with no shield for the Cool-Factor.

[Scotrod]

I understand form over function but it better work really good because it is not very attractive.

Tell us all what shield YOU like!

Don't forget your standard 'pay a price for coolness' disclaimer at the end!!!



Nah, I think it needs a little tweaking, and a shorter version would look better.

Would like to see the lower line of the upper shield match the fairing contour a little closer,,,,,

[Scotrod]

Nah, I think it needs a little tweaking, and a shorter version would look better.

Would like to see the lower line of the upper shield match the fairing contour a little closer,,,,,

I believe MadStad is 'aiming' for a 60 degree install. The lower contour might be a closer match to the fairing at that angle of rake, HOWEVER, I would like to retain, or be close to, the factory windshield rake. (Close to what we see in the pics.)

Hmmm. Still has to function, and another Vendor makes something similar where the top shield duplicates the OEM rake ONLY,,, unless you buy the optional rake hardware, which looks a bit, eh,, like an Erector Set!

I still want to see what eventually becomes of this application as its gotten rave reviews on many other bikes.

[Scotrod]

Off topic,,, D-shark, how are the Mick-o-pegs working out?

[srkeet]

D-Shark,

That thing looks kinda cool to me, and you're right; wait til you have to run your shield up for an upcoming dust storm, or down for a fogged up faceshield- it'll look BEAUTIFUL to you then!

God bless,

srkeet