Suggestion: Swapping windshield for Daytona F3

[Jwill]

I have a 2017 Daytona F3 which comes with a black small OEM stock wind-guard. I'm looking to find a good windshield for highway riding (65-80mph). I am 5'6". What would be the best windshield that I could swap back and forth easily with my stock wind-guard? I still love the look of my OEM but it's not practical for faster speeds.

 

[rtotten]

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[blacklightning]

Although the F4 windshields are nice for touring, I think it would take away from the sporty looks of the Daytona. My buddy has the 129 from BRP, and it looks great. For your height, I think it would work great. Wind protection is great, but you really don't want to take away from the looks too much. But, that's just my opinion.

 

[bushrat]

Instead of buying a second, larger windshield that you would swap out occasionally with your stock shield, to give you more wind protection for highway speeds (necessitating changing shields back and forth - bolting, unbolting, re-bolting, etc.), maybe you can investigate adding an X-creen 'clamp-on' addition to your stock screen. These come in different sizes and are adjustable; they don't take up a lot of room, and really don't change the overall profile all that much. They will help deflect more highway speed air. I use one on my F3L, and there are a number of others on SL who do the same. You could unclamp it more easily than unbolting a whole windshield, if you really wanted it off and don't get what you need by adjusting, lowering or flattening it. Cost runs around $125; somewhat cheaper than buying a second shield. Pics show what I have on F3L, but I'm sure there may be something else that might suit you better.

 

[RosieriderKY]

Are you happy with the way it works to create a calm pocket around your helmet? Who makes the one you have?

 

[Jwill]

Instead of buying a second, larger windshield that you would swap out occasionally with your stock shield, to give you more wind protection for highway speeds (necessitating changing shields back and forth - bolting, unbolting, re-bolting, etc.), maybe you can investigate adding an X-creen 'clamp-on' addition to your stock screen. These come in different sizes and are adjustable; they don't take up a lot of room, and really don't change the overall profile all that much. They will help deflect more highway speed air. I use one on my F3L, and there are a number of others on SL who do the same. You could unclamp it more easily than unbolting a whole windshield, if you really wanted it off and don't get what you need by adjusting, lowering or flattening it. Cost runs around $125; somewhat cheaper than buying a second shield. Pics show what I have on F3L, but I'm sure there may be something else that might suit you better.
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As much as I love an idea of take it off and put ut back in easy. Is the xcreen will fit on my little daytona windguard? I still try to find out which part of the bike that x-ceen will clip and hold on to? Do you have suggestion?

 

[bushrat]

Are you happy with the way it works to create a calm pocket around your helmet? Who makes the one you have?

Not sure whether the question is directed at me, but assuming it was, the clamp-on wind deflector is called an MRA X-Creen 'Tour'. Just Google and you will find it available on Amazon, RevZilla, etc. It has many adjustments which allow for air to be directed in several different flow patterns. The way I have it set up, I get a calm pocket right around my helmet and air flow just over the top. I ride mostly two-up with my lady. She, too, gets a calm pocket around her head. Air flow goes just by our helmet sides. I do get some moderate air flow buffeting on my central chest, and somewhat more on my arms and chest sides; I rather enjoy this on hot days. I do expect my motorcycle riding to be breezy; I'm not looking for a 'convertible-like cage environment' when I'm out riding, and absolutely hate looking through a m/c windshield (my preference). I'm 5' 10", with 29" inseam, riding a 2017 F3L with an Ultimate seat (slightly higher), stock bars and pos. 4 floor boards. Your riding situation, body measurements (and thus your riding experience) may vary. It's a trial and error thing, searching for the perfect windshield for personal tastes. I haven't found perfection yet, but this set up is much better for me than a 'Tall Boy' (found it noisy); an improvement over basic short 'sport' shield (we wanted less buffeting); not as calm or quiet as an F4 (excellent shield, but a bit bulky IMHO). Haven't tried the others yet; next move may be to a 17" Freedom from Lamonster, but as of now, the X-creen works. Hope this helps, but it's really a very personal choice issue.

 

[bushrat]

As much as I love an idea of take it off and put ut back in easy. Is the xcreen will fit on my little daytona windguard? I still try to find out which part of the bike that x-ceen will clip and hold on to? Do you have suggestion?

I'm not that familiar with the windshield on your Daytona, so you'd have to explore whether or not an X-creen will work. There are different models for different makes of bikes; you could ask the seller or manufacturer if there is a specific product for the Spyder Daytona. I can tell you the joints at the clamps are adjustable (they pivot), as are the arm joints where they attach to shield (they also pivot). So, as long as you have about 2" of lip at the upper edge of your stock shield, you should be able to attach. The 'clamps' are U-shaped with narrow slits approx. the thickness of your windshield, along with a rubber liner. There are two small bolts (allen key - supplied) which squeeze the clamp arms against your stock shield. Very secure; system has been tested by manufacturer at upper level highway speeds. I have travelled on Spyder at 140 km/h (85 mph), and done similar Interstate speeds while hauling on trailer, all with no adverse effect. I have described in my other answer how I find the air flow to work. We ride hot summers in Canada, and warm winters in FL. Lots of adjustment to suit personal tastes.

 

[donhy]

I went with custom blueridge, i cut it until head buffeting was gone but still gives me chest protection and I dont think it takes away from the sporty look.

 

[monkeyboymorton]

The official BRP screens are the only ones I would use as the others I've seen (and of course there may be ones out there I haven't seen) just look like aftermarket add-ons to me. No offence to any of the manufacturers but only the BRP ones have that 'OEM' look and seem like they came with the bike.

I have the blue ridge and don't find the head buffetting a particular problem - I rode with no screen for a year (similar effect to the gauge spoiler on your Daytona) and the blue ridge is waaay better than that. Keeps rain off my chest when it's wet too.

For info I always wear a full face helmet so wind on my head is not an issue and I'm a 'hard blast on the twistys' rider and only do about 2000 miles a year so maybe that's why the buffetting isn't really bothering me. If you do 20000 miles a year on the highway it might wear you down so a bigger screen could be in order.

I just think of it like a few hours in the gym for my neck muscles!!

 

[monkeyboymorton]

Oh and I forgot to answer your swapping back and forth quesiton. The Blue Ridge (and the Route 192 smaller screen from BRP) both fit in the same way as the gauge spoiler. It is a bit fiddly where the nose block fits but once you've had it on and off a couple of times it's a 5 minute job.

Just watch out for cracks around the 2 nose holes if you overtighten it.

 

[mcan1x]

Give Gustafsson a look.

 

[JS3535]

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