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Thanks guys......this post cost me a few hundred $$$$$$ . I also ended up with an F4 for my F3L. Got the 25" & wow.......my helmet is quiet again!! Their customer service is amazing & they're knowledgeable since they ryde too. I just went from an RTL to an F3L so wind was a concern with the mini shield. There's no more issue! My F3 is as quiet as an RT now.
I know it may be a higher price point than you expected but the quality & service are as good as it comes.
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Originally Posted by SpyderHands
Glad to hear you are a happy camper. If you don't mind me asking - how tall are you?
5' 11
2016 Spyder F3 Limited Special Series
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Originally Posted by shroth
Thanks guys...... this post cost me a few hundred $$$$$$.
What do you mean?
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My wife is only 5'3" and her stock shield is a bit low on the F3 Limited. She had a Spyder ST prior with an adjustable shield. I am really leaning to the F4 for the quality in the smaller size however at 21 1/2" she would be looking through the shield. Her eye position is at 19" off the tank She isn't "sold" on the idea of "looking through a shield" tho. ......any other suggestions?
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Originally Posted by GosHawk35
My wife is only 5'3" and her stock shield is a bit low on the F3 Limited. She had a Spyder ST prior with an adjustable shield. I am really leaning to the F4 for the quality in the smaller size however at 21 1/2" she would be looking through the shield. Her eye position is at 19" off the tank She isn't "sold" on the idea of "looking through a shield" tho. ......any other suggestions?
I just spoke with a guy locally that swears by the Blue Ridge shield. He loves it and he suggested the extension that "Twisted Throttle" sells for it as well. I've not yet met a single person (or married ) here in my area that owns an F4 shield. My local dealer didn't even identify with F4 at all. I'm still looking for one for my F3S.
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F4 Customs custom cut windshield for your F3
F4 would be glad to cut a F3 down for your wife to the height she would like. Please call our office and we can get this worked out for you.
Don Frank
F4 Customs
330-968-4644
Originally Posted by GosHawk35
My wife is only 5'3" and her stock shield is a bit low on the F3 Limited. She had a Spyder ST prior with an adjustable shield. I am really leaning to the F4 for the quality in the smaller size however at 21 1/2" she would be looking through the shield. Her eye position is at 19" off the tank She isn't "sold" on the idea of "looking through a shield" tho. ......any other suggestions?
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Originally Posted by SPYD3R
I have the GUSTAFSSON tall version.... i'm 6'2", and it does an excellent job....
also, give consideration to the 'tinted' versions... mine is a light gray tint, and i find that it blends in nicely with the colors of my SPYD3R...
Dan P
SPYD3R
How well does the tint do for you when driving at night? Do much night riding?
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What is on your bike in the big pic?
Originally Posted by Badco149
I have to go with a F4 Custom Windscreen. I installed the 23 inch tinted and am loving it. I use a 1/2 helmet with a shield usually. I took for a test drive and when I got home 30 minutes later I realized I never but the face shield down. I look through the screen and it is perfect. I removed the BRP "Tall Boy" because it was too short. ( Anyone interest in a good used one ) As for customer service F4 Customs is top notch and true. My first screen had a pit mark from shipping. I had a replacement the next day. Talk about service.
Many thanks.
I am also deciding about windshields. Which windshield is shown in the large pic in the text of your post? It doesn't look like the tinted F4.
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I just spoke with someone today who gave a huge recommendation for the Cal Sci windshields for the F3.
He said he was very happy with his decision.
Any other Cal Sci-Fi owners?
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Originally Posted by F4 Customs
F4 would be glad to cut a F3 down for your wife to the height she would like. Please call our office and we can get this worked out for you.
Don Frank
F4 Customs
330-968-4644
We called and spoke to Alicia. GREAT communication and customer service. She was VERY helpful and patient (we called 3 times with questions)
We ordered 21" tinted with a vent for her F3 AND I went ahead and got the 10" tint recurve for my new Harley.
We did a 250 mile test ride in prep for our Sturgis trip in 2 wks and shields were GREAT !!!
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Recently contacted Cal Sci
Originally Posted by SpyderHands
I just spoke with someone today who gave a huge recommendation for the Cal Sci windshields for the F3.
He said he was very happy with his decision.
Any other Cal Sci-Fi owners?
I recently contacted California Scientific and asked if they would allow a trial period as I live in Ohio and cannot make it to their facility. I have already purchased the Blue Ridge and a Gustaffsson and both allow helmet buffeting from the wind. I am still searching for a comfortable solution but do not want to keep spending $$$ on shields that do not solve the problem. Why is this so hard? It has also been suggested to me that my helmet is not tight enough allowing movement. I have purchased three helmets so far including a full face and another that is so tight I get a headache after 30 minutes of riding. The helmet is not the issue. I have been riding bikes since the age of 10.
As a statement to Cal Sci's customer service here is their reply, "You can ride it for a couple miles and sent it back undamaged for a refund." I have not purchased yet but being able to take a trial ride would entice me to give them a try. That is good customer service and confidence in their product.
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F3s and a F4 customs 28inch windshield
Anyone out there that is 5 10 have a 28 in F4 customs windshield ?
Looking for feedback and pics on how you like it and siteline height from the flat area on top of tank.
Hoping there is help out there.
Dean
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Windshield
This is a clear shield. The tint is a nice option also and there are pictures of these on our web site sww.f4customs.com also.
Thanks
Don
Originally Posted by LisaLimited
I am also deciding about windshields. Which windshield is shown in the large pic in the text of your post? It doesn't look like the tinted F4.
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Originally Posted by BakaDean
Anyone out there that is 5 10 have a 28 in F4 customs windshield ?
Looking for feedback and pics on how you like it and siteline height from the flat area on top of tank.
Hoping there is help out there.
Dean
Dean - did you ever get any feedback on your post? Did you get a 28" F4? I am 5'9" and also considering a 28". Thanks.
Scott
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For BakaDean (post 62) and Sbdraz (post 64)
BakaDean and Sbdraz:
Not exactly the answer you're looking for, but close... I ryde a 2017 F3L; I'm 5'10", and the usual driver; my lady passenger is 5'6" and we go out two-up 95% of the time. A month or so ago, I replaced the stock OEM 'low-boy-with-lip' BRP windshield with a 23" F4 lightly tinted shield (no vent). I find myself looking mostly just over the top edge when gazing ten seconds down the road, but through the shield if checking things 50'-100' directly in front of me. The shield itself is fine, nice quality, a lot wider than the small stock shield, as well as much taller. You don't need an overly tall shield to deflect the wind over your head. The 23" is quite tall enough to move the air well above me, and 'the flow' also just clears my wife's head as well. Sure cuts down the buffeting, but still leaves some air movement. A vent really isn't needed IMHO, as there is already a fair-sized gap at the bottom, between the frunk lid and the shield proper. Also, the F4 shield fits the same standard mounting brackets as the short BRP shield. Just 4 bolts and less than ten minutes time to change
The two of us didn't mind the breezier F3 ryde, compared to the RT; we enjoy the open air. We were prepared to continue, but Don at F4 had a great deal on a used shield, so we decided to try it out. We're glad we did. The customer service at F4 was terrific, and the product has pleased us in the result. Our 23" shield cuts down the wind considerably. I have even thought of maybe lowering the shield a couple of inches so that I don't have the 'split' (sometimes over, sometimes through) vision, but even that is tolerable. It all comes down to a question of how tall do you really want to go? You'll find that even the 23" shield will push almost all of the oncoming air over your heads. In fact, I can often ryde with my visor wide open and not feel anything; my missus does the same. As for choice of clear vs. tinted, I might just go back to clear next time, although the light tint helps in bright sun.
Hope this helps. Just do what YOU feel most comfortable with; it may take some experimenting.
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2017 F3 Ltd. Intense Red Pearl/Metallic Black topside
2017 F3Limited , lowered brake pedal Intense Red Pearl w. Metallic Black topside
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Of all the windshields on this thread, how many are DOT approved? In some states its the law.
2017 F3 Limited
2017 F3 Limited , Lamonster Black Dymond brake pedal with brake rod at #5 Pure Magnesium Metallic
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How does one find out if their shield is DOT approved or not. Its not stamped or stickered like helmets, so how would an officer know if the shield is DOT approved????? I don't see that this would be a problem with law enforcement. He sure wouldn't write you up for a non approved DOT shield. I think he would have better things to do, than looking to see if your shield is DOT approved.
2017 F3 Limited in Intense Red Pearl
2008 Triumph Rocket (SOLD)
2002 Honda VTX 1800 C ( SOLD)
2014 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
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The problem is normal acrylic will shatter by a rock with speeds of 15 mph. You are right that this law is rarely enforced but personally I want a shield that is safe to ryde behind.
Acrylic is only about 3% as impact resistant as polycarbonate. Normal acrylic shatters upon impact, and therefore is considered an unsafe material for windshields. Acrylic is very chemically resistant, and is more transparent than glass - glass absorbs about half again as much light as acrylic does. Acrylic forms easily at high temperatures, about 300°. However, machining acrylic at room temperature is difficult. It's not very easy to cut acrylic with a saw or drill holes in acrylic without shattering or weakening the material.
Polycarbonate is a DOT approved material for making windshields; normal acrylic is not. Some states require DOT approved windshields, and therefore in these states a normal acrylic windshield is actually illegal, however these laws are rarely enforced. Normal acrylic can be shattered by an impact from a rock moving at speeds as low as 15mph.
We use a special high cost acrylic called Impact Modified Acrylic. This form of acrylic is DOT approved for windshields. We use only DOT certified impact resistant plastics to make Calsci windshields. Our windshields will not shatter if hit by a rock. We test our windshields by shooting them with a .22 caliber rifle and verifying that the windshield maintains its basic integrity without shedding small pieces that could impact your face or eyes. No windshield can protect you against everything, but we do our best to make certain that our windshields protect you against the small rocks frequently thrown up by other vehicle's tires.
https://calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Fairing.html
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2017 F3 Limited
2017 F3 Limited , Lamonster Black Dymond brake pedal with brake rod at #5 Pure Magnesium Metallic
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The site that sells the windshields will say if they are DOT approved. If they dont say, I would assume they are not.
2017 F3 Limited
2017 F3 Limited , Lamonster Black Dymond brake pedal with brake rod at #5 Pure Magnesium Metallic
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I ordered an Ex Lg CaSci today. Most bang for the buck IMO. Well see.
2017 F3 Limited
2017 F3 Limited , Lamonster Black Dymond brake pedal with brake rod at #5 Pure Magnesium Metallic
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I bought the f4 customs 32inch windshield works great
I am 5 ft 10 wind goes over the top of my head I have the F3S spider
Last edited by Rondaa; 06-11-2018 at 11:16 PM.
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Originally Posted by Rondaa
I bought the f4 customs 32inch windshield works great
I am 5 ft 10 wind goes over the top of my head I have the F3S spider
Good choice. I have heard nothing but good reviews of the F4's.
2017 F3 Limited
2017 F3 Limited , Lamonster Black Dymond brake pedal with brake rod at #5 Pure Magnesium Metallic
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Originally Posted by SPYD3R
I have the GUSTAFSSON tall version.... i'm 6'2", and it does an excellent job....
also, give consideration to the 'tinted' versions... mine is a light gray tint, and i find that it blends in nicely with the colors of my SPYD3R...
Dan P
SPYD3R
whats the name of that tail bag?
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Originally Posted by Marker
None of the above mentioned. stock BRP Low Boy windshield came stock on my 2016 F3Limited Special Series. I love my low boy windshield I hate tall windshields
Have to agree! It really works well for me!
White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
2016 F3 Limited Intense Red Pearl. Lidlox, BRP Driver Back Rest, BRP Passenger Back Rest,Fog Lights, GPS, Signature Light! Custom Dynamics LED Bright Sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright Sides.
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I had a Cal-Sci on my GS, loved it. Tried one on my F3 and did not like it at all. Ended up with the Blue Ridge with an Xscreen extension, great for me and my passenger.
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The 2015 F3 has over 46,000 miles
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