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    Windshield suggestions and comments

    I am 5’11 1/2” and have an inseam of 30”, which means my torso is on the long side.

    I am trying to decide on which windshield to put on my F6B. I have read most the posts on windshields, but I have found that frequently the poster does not include their height and inseam length. This makes it very hard to determine if their comments on the windshield apply to my height and torso size. Also, I am new to the idea of riding with a short WS, but since riding a F6B with a stock and Baggershield 11”, I am warming up to the idea, but I am still concerned about the rain and bug protection (any comments?). I prefer a WS with a vent or is short enough reduce the buffeting, back pressure, cooling, and wider than stock.

    I am considering the following WSs:

    Baggershield – adjustable 11”-19”, Touring 19” with vent
    Clearview - Touring with recurve, and vent
    MadStad
    Windbender HP-HPS, with or without electric option
    MP3 – electric
    Stock GL1800 with vent
    Others - if you have a suggestion on another WS, please post it.

    Thanks for any help you can provide.
    2014 F6B Deluxe - Yellow

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    I am 6'2" with a 34 inseam.I had the stock shorty and was great until the cold weather showed up.Then I tried the BaggerShield adjustable and was not happy with the flipping of the higher piece all the time.So I got the electric WindBender.So now I have the best of both worlds.Drop it low for warmer weather & back roads and raise it up when on the highway or when its cold/cooler out
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    Quote Originally Posted by F6B-RICH View Post
    I am 6'2" with a 34 inseam.I had the stock shorty and was great until the cold weather showed up.Then I tried the BaggerShield adjustable and was not happy with the flipping of the higher piece all the time.So I got the electric WindBender.So now I have the best of both worlds.Drop it low for warmer weather & back roads and raise it up when on the highway or when its cold/cooler out
    What size did you get?
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    Quote Originally Posted by royr View Post
    I am 5’11 1/2” and have an inseam of 30”, which means my torso is on the long side.

    I am trying to decide on which windshield to put on my F6B. I have read most the posts on windshields, but I have found that frequently the poster does not include their height and inseam length. This makes it very hard to determine if their comments on the windshield apply to my height and torso size. Also, I am new to the idea of riding with a short WS, but since riding a F6B with a stock and Baggershield 11”, I am warming up to the idea, but I am still concerned about the rain and bug protection (any comments?). I prefer a WS with a vent or is short enough reduce the buffeting, back pressure, cooling, and wider than stock.

    I am considering the following WSs:

    Baggershield – adjustable 11”-19”, Touring 19” with vent
    Clearview - Touring with recurve, and vent
    MadStad
    Windbender HP-HPS, with or without electric option
    MP3 – electric
    Stock GL1800 with vent
    Others - if you have a suggestion on another WS, please post it.

    Thanks for any help you can provide.
    Since you're taller in the seat you may like the tall F6B shield from Honda.

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    I considered a Honda F6B tall, but was concerned that the narrowing at top would reduce the upper body protection.
    2014 F6B Deluxe - Yellow

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    Quote Originally Posted by royr View Post
    I considered a Honda F6B tall, but was concerned that the narrowing at top would reduce the upper body protection.
    I have one that is trimmed down 3 inches and the only issue is ear buffeting with a half helmet. I think it's due to the narrow top.

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    Quote Originally Posted by royr View Post
    What size did you get?
    11" HP-S Dark smoke upper and lower color
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    I have read that they can rattle. Have you had any rattling?
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    Quote Originally Posted by royr View Post
    I have read that they can rattle. Have you had any rattling?
    Will riding no.Parked showing people how it goes up and down with a switch yes.Its from the 2 plastic slide guides where if you do not get the electric option you will be inserting 2 pins for your adjustment
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    F4 Custom it's just awesome
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