Best replacement windshield?

[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.

[marmilia]

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?

Attachment 24906

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!

I have a Baggershield that I no longer use because when inverted the two pieces rub together which made a very annoying mark that is right at eye level on the top section when it is in the up position.

I then went with the Madstad and seriously doubt that I could find anything that I like better.

[copper]

... 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....

D-Train,

I also came from an M109...had it fitted with a Corbin fairing, and a taller aftermarket Long Ride windshield. No matter how I monkeyed with it, I could not get rid of the buffeting at speed.

When I picked up my F6B, it already had the Madstad installed, but that was what I was looking for. The Madstad has been impressive...quiet, no buffeting, and keeps the rain off at speed. In the Pacific Northwest, thats desirable. The loudest thing on my highway ride home was the noise from the 18 wheeler' tires on the road going the opposite way.

In town, I can drop the Madstad manually during a red light stop. Can't recommend it enough.

Good luck with your decision!

C

[D-Train]

D-Train,

I also came from an M109...had it fitted with a Corbin fairing, and a taller aftermarket Long Ride windshield. No matter how I monkeyed with it, I could not get rid of the buffeting at speed.

When I picked up my F6B, it already had the Madstad installed, but that was what I was looking for. The Madstad has been impressive...quiet, no buffeting, and keeps the rain off at speed. In the Pacific Northwest, thats desirable. The loudest thing on my highway ride home was the noise from the 18 wheeler' tires on the road going the opposite way.

In town, I can drop the Madstad manually during a red light stop. Can't recommend it enough.

Good luck with your decision!

C

Thanks Copper, I take it you are an RMP?
Anyway, I'm not "coming from" an M109R, I'm keeping it and adding to my stable. And I've never tried blocking wind on my 109, I would never dream of putting a fairing, windshield, saddlebags, etc. on it. It's a bar hopper, so this F6B is my practical bike that I will use for trips, etc. Who knows, I may fall in love with the F6B enough to eventually decide I no longer need the 109, but for now I'm keeping both. The F6B should be arriving in Bend today. We got over a foot of snow over the past 36 hrs. and it's not clear if the dealer is going to bring the bike all the way to my house or just to their dealership here in town, in which case I'll have to figure out how to get it from there to my house (maybe 6 or 7 miles).

As far as the Madstad goes, I won't put it on my bike if I don't like the looks, and I really don't. I'm sure I'll find something that both looks good and blocks enough wind that I can hear the stereo at highway speeds.

I like the Taka that JMartin posted a link to. It looks a lot like the clear shield at an even better price. But when the price gets that low I have to start to wonder why it's so cheap and am I getting what I'm paying for? So I have the same question he has. Has anyone tried the TAKA shield? Seems it's new as there are no Amazon reviews yet.

Thanks for the feedback. I suspect we'll both be snowed in for a while, eh? Now I need to go do this with the white stuff!

[D-Train]

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

Can someone provide me with a link to the Madstad? Thanks!

Steve, I had NO IDEA that you were Santa Claus! That's so cool! For Christmas I want the perfect windshield, OK?

[53driver]

Can someone provide me with a link to the Madstad? Thanks!

Steve, I had NO IDEA that you were Santa Claus! That's so cool! For Christmas I want the perfect windshield, OK?

Here ya go:
http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.11546/.f

I have the 13" in "Extra Dark Grey"

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Hope this helps!
Signed,
Santa