Why a tall windshield

[canamjhb]

My windshield experience is a little different from others. I had a stock WS on my RTL. If it was raining I got wetter when the shield was at it's highest. The bubble (vacuum) behind the WS would suck water in and onto me. I tended to stay dryer with the WS down a bit. On my Goldwing I have a WS made by Cee Bailey Plastics. Unfortunately they only make aircraft WS now and no longer have motorcycle screens. The one on my Goldwing has a permanent nacelle opening (vent) that eliminates the vacuum bubble. The only buffeting I get is from side winds. In rain there is very little water hitting me from the vent. I think those who have added vents to their WSs might find a more comfortable and even dryer ride with the vent opened a bit. Just another perspective..... Jim

[Lew L]

+1......

[blacklightning]

I bought a 7JRock 14" thinking that would be enough since the OE 12'' did a fair job. Down the road a few miles and realized 14" wasn't enough so I ordered a 16".

This size is pretty darn good for me.....flows wind over helmet pretty well (still need face shield down above 50mph) with little buffeting. I do get wind around the sides which hit outer edge of my arms. I believe 17" would be perfect for me....I'm 5-10. Not sure I could see over an 18".

PS: if someone can use a 14" and 16" I can make u a deal on both sold together. I'd like to try a 17". PM if interested

PM coming.

[tntnj]

I got a bigger windshield because of the stock windshield had bugs hitting me in the face in the summer. I am 5'6" and got a 23 inch with a vent from F4. The short stock windshield pushes the air upwards over you when the air is cooler, but when the air is warmer it does not push as much air upwards instead you feel in your face . Hot air is harder to move than the cold air.

[F4 Customs]