California Scientific Windshield

[NancysToy]

I did not know there were non-OEM options of the RT windshields. This looks encouraging. Regarding rain, I'm assuming that the water would travel up the inside of the windshield and fling itself over your head into your passengers face. LOL

Damnn! Another mod to buy for the RT!

There are several aftermarket and BRP accessory options available.

[bertmc]

Any pros or cons for passenger comfort with this vs stock?

[Desert Spyder]

There are several aftermarket and BRP accessory options available.

I guess I simply didn't notice any others Scotty. The stock windshield for the RT is infinitely better than the stock on the RS. Who are the other manufacturers?

[NancysToy]

I guess I simply didn't notice any others Scotty. The stock windshield for the RT is infinitely better than the stock on the RS. Who are the other manufacturers?

Custom Dynamics has a variety of the CalSci shields. ESI doesn't show theirs anymore, though. BRP offers a couple, too.

[Bob Denman]

Do you think that the vent in the shield is actually necessary? There should be lots of airflow under that shield due to the way that it sits out away from the bodywork...
Does that vent decrease passenger turbulence?

[MidLifeCrisis]

Do you think that the vent in the shield is actually necessary? There should be lots of airflow under that shield due to the way that it sits out away from the bodywork...
Does that vent decrease passenger turbulence?

They have all the info about their shields, vents and design concepts here: http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo...ng.html#Height

Mine should be arriving next week. Can't wait to try it

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[quickster47]

Mine will be here Monday while I am on my way to Milwaukee to visit the Harley museum. Won't be able to install it till at least Friday and most likely Saturday. Sigh...

Carl

[Fire Bike]

Mine went on today but with a steady rain it will have to wait a few days for the test ride(s).

[quickster47]

Mine went on today but with a steady rain it will have to wait a few days for the test ride(s).

So how does it look installed on your Spyder? Is it everything you thought it would be?

Carl

[Fire Bike]

Pm me I'll e -mail a picture. Looks humongous on the spyder

[Rando]

Fit and finish?

[Fire Bike]

Fit and finish is excellent. Clarity looks good as weel at least as much as I can see in the garage. Installation was seamless and instructions (on website) were good. Will attempt to post pics although iPad is not friendly to that activity.

[marklawrence]

Fit and finish is excellent. Clarity looks good as weel at least as much as I can see in the garage. Installation was seamless and instructions (on website) were good. Will attempt to post pics although iPad is not friendly to that activity.

And it was made by Packers Shareholders.

[Bob Denman]

Can't wait to start seeing some pics of thes...
If you've got to start watching your cholesterol; you might as well get the number up to where you can see it real well!

[Fire Bike]

And it was made by Packers Shareholders.

[quickster47]

Daryl, I received all the pictures you sent and thanks much for them.

The windshield does look larger but hopefully it will make for a much nicer ride sitting behind it. Also hope the passenger can feel the difference.

More later when I get mine installed.

Carl

[godfather]

Ordered shield today after talking to mark, I should have report on it after I get back from lamonts BBQ

[vrodrjs]

I ordered one this weekend for my RT. Should be in later this week I think.

[Fire Bike]

i took The Buggy out for a ride today with the calsci shield. Jumped on the 4 lane and the first thing I noticed was that the buffeting side to side action was gone. I was concerned about the hole in the shield but the wind through the hole is channeled up by the dash and does not affect the rider. It remains to be seen what rain does

I ordered the XL shield since I am 6'1" and have a long upper body. At full down I can see over the shield easily (if you are much shorter, I would consider one of the "less tall" sizes. At full up it sends the airstream about 8 inches over my head (measured by holding up my hand at 70 mph).

Mrs Chief hasn't tried it yet but we are going on a long ride through IL, WI and IA Saturday so I should be able to pass on her thoughts afterwards.


So far it looks like a good investment. Make sure you print the instructions from the website since none were included with the shipment. Took me a while to figure out that I had to remove the metal bushings from the rubber grommets before trying to get the grommets out of the mounting holes in the old windshield. Was about to get the axe out of the truck....

[quickster47]

Good to read your honest evaluation. Wife said our new shield arrived last night. Can't wait to install it and see what she thinks about it.

Carl

[Ride Master]

You made me laugh

Thanks for the info!
I got looking at their instructions for choosing the proper height windshield, and started mumbling to myself...

[MidLifeCrisis]

I installed the windshield last night. I ordered the medium, so it's almost a full 7" shorter than my 2010 windshield and 1/2" or so wider at the bottom, but it doesn't taper in at the top like the stock one, so it remains fairly wide. No surprise there, as this is how it's pictured on the site. The windsheild is almost half the weight of the stock as well and definitely made of a different material. The edges look white, instead of black, but not a huge issue, just an observation.

As mentioned in the previous review, the turbulance at highway speeds is almost zero. I had to raise my windshield only an inch at 70mph for the wind to go almost silent with nothing at all pounding on my helmet, and absolutely no windshield in my view. Definitely a huge improvement. It seems it would provide pretty good protection in the colder temps as well, as the air that circulates feels more like a light breeze.

I would be curious to see how it compares with the foks who installed the GW vents in their shields. I was about to do that, but the thought of spending that much time in the hot phoenix garage, cutting mine to my size and installing the vent was repulsive, so I took the easy route!

[ICE]

MidLife, how tall are you?. What's your inseam?

thx

[MidLifeCrisis]

MidLife, how tall are you?. What's your inseam?

thx

5'10" and 32 inseam.

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[ICE]

MidLife, one more Q. When the shield is at it's lowest position, does the wind go over your helmet? Or does the wind hit your face shield or the top of your helmet?. Thx again (OK a few Q)