windshield for rain - Madstad and others

[Davidk]

I am 5'4". I purchased the tall OEM windshield and am quite pleased with it for riding, but since I see through it, not over it, when it rains it gets covered with water. Since rain still hits my face, I need to use the shield on my helmet-- I normally ride without using the helmet shield. The combination of water on the helmet shield and windshield completely blinds me.

Seems to me that the only way to have a chance of seeing in the rain is to look over the windshield instead of through it. I purchased the 11" Madstad, and installed it this morn. I rode for about 90 minutes and tried it low, medium and high and at various angles. All of them leave me with quite a bit of wind in my face and more highway buffeting than what I had with my tall OEM windshield. I doubt that I would want to ride on the highway for an hour or more. I need a ride in the rain solution if I am to ride the 6 hours to the rally.

Suggestions?

[F6B1911]

Get a big biker chick for that trip, make sure she has a fresh batch of clean rags.
Just tap her on her leg when you want her to wipe your visor.

[willtill]

This is the first unfavorable review I have heard about the Madstad.

[GONRDN]

Try Rainex on your helmet shield when in rain. Works for me. The rain just beads off instantly.

[wjduke]

I am 5'4". I purchased the tall OEM windshield and am quite pleased with it for riding, but since I see through it, not over it, when it rains it gets covered with water. Since rain still hits my face, I need to use the shield on my helmet-- I normally ride without using the helmet shield. The combination of water on the helmet shield and windshield completely blinds me.

Seems to me that the only way to have a chance of seeing in the rain is to look over the windshield instead of through it. I purchased the 11" Madstad, and installed it this morn. I rode for about 90 minutes and tried it low, medium and high and at various angles. All of them leave me with quite a bit of wind in my face and more highway buffeting than what I had with my tall OEM windshield. I doubt that I would want to ride on the highway for an hour or more. I need a ride in the rain solution if I am to ride the 6 hours to the rally.

Suggestions?

I have a 2-1/2 day ride to the rally and back....it's not going to rain

[Davidk]

I have a 2-1/2 day ride to the rally and back....it's not going to rain

Are you the gent that is meeting Shooter in MO?

[Davidk]

This is the first unfavorable review I have heard about the Madstad.

i saw the great reviews also which is why I purchased it. It has a lot to do with rider size and shield height. Taller riders with taller shields may be different. The taller shields may push a larger portion of the air upward? It may also be personal tolerance for wind

[shooter]

I don't know if I would use the word gent or not.

[shooter]

Get a big biker chick for that trip, make sure she has a fresh batch of clean rags.
Just tap her on her leg when you want her to wipe your visor.

Best solution I've heard!!!

[Davidk]

I don't know if I would use the word gent or not.

I alway assume someone is a gent until proven otherwise