So, I felt compelled to reply to my own thread as a follow-up.
The 7Jurock windshield arrived last week. I had opted for the tallest (27") version to help alleviate the unbearable turbulence encountered with the OEM Blue Ridge winsdhield.
The price for the 7Jurock is definitely fair. $200 for a factory-tinted 27" windshield is more reasonable than BRP's up-the-pooper price of $500. Although the OEM one does include the hardware so I suppose it's only half a rip-off. Still, I willingly paid the OEM price, assuming they've put adequate engineering and testing into this product (they clearly have not).
So the 27" 7Jurock windshield definitely doesn't add to the aesthetics of the Spyder. While manuvering the Spyder in my driveway (hard left, hard right turns), the handlebar will hit the windshield while steering at full deflection. If you're not wearing gloves, be ready for an easy pinch.
Now, as for the ride - well, it's certainly an improvement over the Blue Ridge windshield (which is only 21.5" tall). However, as a 6'2" guy, even the tallest 7Jurock windshield proved to be a bit too short. At 70+mph I was still getting considerable turbulence, causing serious helmet vibration which made it difficult to read road signs.
Again, the improvement is stellar, but in the end, I've decided a windshield (of any kind) just isn't the right fit for me. I can see how for riders who are 1-3" shorter the turbulence should be negligible, as they're sitting in a lower position. In my case however, the benefits didn't outweigh the drawbacks.
This was my first time riding with a windshield of any kind, and it proved to be a $800 venture in money & time. I used to always think windshields were mostly a matter of aesthetics. Now I know better. It's a matter of looks, wind deflection, but also personal taste and effects of turbulence which affect riders of different heights in different ways.
For me, it's back to bare-bones, and my Blue Ridge (21.5") and 7Jurock (27") windshields, with all mounting hardware are sitting on a shelf, after seeing no more than 10 miles of use. For anyone interested, this $800 windshield combo can be yours for $200. Just PM me if interested.
Modding my car (and previously my Sportster) have always been a hit-or-miss endeavors. I don't particularly regret it, I'm just happy I learned something new.
Cheers everyone. Thanks for your feedback, recommendations, and tips. In the end, windshields just aren't for me.
