1330cc Too much wind.

[Peter Aawen]

Maybe not the best angle, but they're the only pics I have access to atm - there's another pic below...

It's a Rivco extendable rack for the RT Trunk; if you want to see it more clearly, here's a link to the Rivco site...https://rivcoproducts.com/shop/can-am-spyder/ca040bk-black/

They come in chrome if you want the bling, and I've also seen them sold just as a spoiler, without the extendable bit or the cut-outs in the deck top, but I figured if I'm going to fit it, why not make use of it as & when needed! And despite it being sold as a rack not a spoiler, mine very works well when it's got something on it, usually the travel 1/2 cover in its bag & often a camel-back hydration pack too; and it works even better when I'm not carrying anything & I've fitted the 'cut to size/shape' piece of finished 1/8th" marine ply that I made to sit on top - it sits flat on the deck, held down with a bungee strap crossed over it, and works bloody brilliantly in keeping the water/dust/exhaust fumes off the rider/pillion; and it fits comfortably when it's slid vertically down across the front of the frunk when it's not in use on the rack. :thumbup:

 

[Lew L]

They work to reduce the back pressure behind the windshield but don't do anything that I can see in reducing the backward air flow at the rear of the bike. And when the weather is clammy and the road wet I have the vent closed so the wet spray comes forward to the backside of the windshield!

I checked around a few other touring web sights and the major consensus is a vented windshield will:

1. stop or reduce the back draft felt at speed.
2. stop or reduce turbulence (buffetting )
3. add cool air behind the shield in hot weather.

But to each his own, I just know it works for me.

Lew L

PS: I also close down ( but not completely closed) the vent in the rain. Just enough to keep the water from coming back to the inside of the shield. Of course, slowing down in the rain and wet roads helps alot.

 

[hiebie]

When I got my spyder it came with the vented ws . For myself I was was happy with it. The original owner that I got it from added quit a few things before he picked it up and the ws was one. He threw all of the new unused parts in with the deal. Trying to make things better for my wife changed to the larger ws. She says it helped a little but still not comfortable. Then added chin piece to moduler helmet helped some again but she says could be better. Hopefully with the addition of the luggage rack/whale tail we will get her in a comfortable position.

 

[honda]

F4 tallest and widest with vent for Can AM RT is my choice . Tried 4 different shield and offer the best protection for wind and bugs

 

[Air Wing Guy]

Our Air Wings should help greatly for the problems you are experiencing. Talk around and hear what they say but you won't regret adding the wings to your Spyder. Once you add them you will never ride without them again. If you have questions feel free to send us an email at [email protected].

 

[Easy Rider]

I checked around a few other touring web sights and the major consensus is a vented windshield will:

All of that applies to the rider/pilot only.
All bets are off for the passenger.
Especially if "her" head sticks up about a foot higher than the driver, like it does on most machines.

 

[stmike 1800]

My rtl 2018 is STOCK ,and the wife loves the bike and no complaints.

 

[Lew L]

All of that applies to the rider/pilot only.
All bets are off for the passenger.
Especially if "her" head sticks up about a foot higher than the driver, like it does on most machines.

I just asked my wife---- there is no buffeting------- she is not tall though. I should have bet ya. Like others here,we have a Rivco rack (in safety chrome) and on trips it has a bag on it with our rain suits and bike cover. The vent make a huge difference. Check out some motercycle touring sights or even Google .

Lew L

 

[F4 Customs]

The F4 Customs Plus 3 is not only 3" taller but 5" wider and this is a major factor in giving the co rider less turbulence. Also we offer a vented model which we recommend on this shield to cut back on the back pressure. This is the shield of choice for Kim and I as it really does the job going down the highway.
Hope this helps
Don Frank
330-968-4644

 

[Revalden]

I own one of these and love it. My wife used to complain when I lowered my windshield, but I use the really short windshield in combination with this and she doesn't have any problems (and I get to have the wind in my face).

I now can't imagine not having one of these. When I borrowed a different RT from the dealership while mine was in the for day, the stock windshield made it so hot I didn't even bother to ride.

I bought one and installed it Monday. I thought it would come with both the clamp-on and the bolt-on versions. NOT! Mine is bolt-on, so rather wait for the clamp-on part, I drilled the windscreen. Looks pretty darn good. Haven't ridden with it yet. I'm 6'-6" tall so it should help with the wind blast. I'll let ya'll know.
Edit: the new wing works great, no more wind in my face. I lowered the windshield to see if it made a difference, IT DID. It is adjustable and I'll play with angles/height when Management isn't on board.

 

[lstayner]

We live about 200 miles from California Scientific in IA. I spoke with the owner on the phone and plan to ride down when the weather is gets better. He will have multiple sizes on hand that we can ride with to get the correct fit and see if they do make a difference. I am also considering one for my BMW R1200RT.

Stay tuned and I will give a full report when we get down there.