F3 WINDSHIELD

[SPYD3R]

OK Boeys & Gulls.....
here's my new GUSTOFSSON WINDSHIELD.......
for $270, and an hour for installation, i should have NEVER ordered my F3 with the Blue Ridge Windshield that BRP offered....
i installed it today, then took a 67 miles of smiles ride :2thumbs:... i rode between 0 & 75 mph... this windshield cuts down the noise & wind by 90% over the OEM Blue Ridge.... i only wish i had purchased this prior to my X-country ride this past July.... OMG, this thing is great....

i got the 21" version, with the Light Gray Smoke tint.... when i received it, i was concerned that it was too tall, but after my ride, i was thrilled at it's height...
life is good with a Gustofssen Windshield....
Dan P
SPYD3R F3-S

 

[Lastchance]

Great to hear someone found an F3 windshield they like and looks good also. Couple of questions.
1. How tall are you ?
2. At what lower point do you measure the height from ?
3. What is the width and at what point is it measured.

I'm 5'8" have BR wind just hit top of helmet and a lot of wind noise
Added Laminar lip wind goes 2" over helmet still pretty noisy
I'm at 16 1/2" from below the speedo housing could go higher but don't think it would help wind noise.

 

[SPYD3R]

measure

Great to hear someone found an F3 windshield they like and looks good also. Couple of questions.
1. How tall are you ?
2. At what lower point do you measure the height from ?
3. What is the width and at what point is it measured.

I'm 5'8" have BR wind just hit top of helmet and a lot of wind noise
Added Laminar lip wind goes 2" over helmet still pretty noisy
I'm at 16 1/2" from below the speedo housing could go higher but don't think it would help wind noise.

Last Chance....
measure from the 'flat' @ the middle of the gage cluster to the top of your windshield.... if you have the OEM BLUE RIDGE, it should measure 13 inches....
measuring from the same spot, to the top of my new Gustofssen, it's 20.5 inches.... as for the 'width'... i have no idea, since i'm sitting in my den, with my lap-top. i can't measure it right now... if you need more info, PM me and i'll give you all the details, and the website if you care to order one for yourself....
i'm 6' 1", and the wind now goes over my head...
Dan P
SPYD3R F3-S

 

[Lastchance]

Thanks wind must have about hit you in the chin with stock BR

 

[Sccar]

OK Boeys & Gulls.....
here's my new GUSTOFSSON WINDSHIELD.......
for $270, and an hour for installation, i should have NEVER ordered my F3 with the Blue Ridge Windshield that BRP offered....
i installed it today, then took a 67 miles of smiles ride :2thumbs:... i rode between 0 & 75 mph... this windshield cuts down the noise & wind by 90% over the OEM Blue Ridge.... i only wish i had purchased this prior to my X-country ride this past July.... OMG, this thing is great....

i got the 21" version, with the Light Gray Smoke tint.... when i received it, i was concerned that it was too tall, but after my ride, i was thrilled at it's height...
life is good with a Gustofssen Windshield....
Dan P
SPYD3R F3-S

Does it come with the mounting hardware?

 

[SPYD3R]

Does it come with the mounting hardware?

no need for anything other than what came with the OEM Blue Ridge windshield....
all you'll need to do is drill the holes... it comes with drilling instructions.... scary, but do'able.... you'll need to buy the drill bit... DO NOT try to drill this windshield with a 'standard' drill bit.... you need a 60 degree NO rake bit... otherwise you'll crack that $250+ piece of plastic.......
Dan P
SPYD3R F3-S

 

[ca8920]

Gustofsson

I bought a Gustafsson and love it... We bought the the 19" tall 26" wide in Lt Smoke, http://bikescreen.com/collections/can-am/Spyder, We've had ours a bit over a week it's by far the best I've tried so far.... I'm a happy camper. :yes::yes::yes:

 

[Blickdave]

Madstad for F3S customized wider

I've been riding and smiling with one of the first Madstad adjustable windshields bought in May. I got the tallest (22") as I'm 6'3" and 285lbs. No problem with the height and actually too tall as I keep it at its lowest setting. My only complaint, and a minor one is that my "shoulder width" is exposed to the wind and that creates noise and some deflected wind to my face. ONE PHONE CALL to Shawn at Madstad and I now have a custom cut shield that is 2" wider on both sides. I ordered this one in the 20" height so I can look over the top of the shield. Happy !!

 

[Tazzel]

wont buy a shield I have to drill holes into. Should come pre drilled.

 

[Lastchance]

wont buy a shield I have to drill holes into. Should come pre drilled.

Then this one is not for you.

 

[Sccar]

no need for anything other than what came with the OEM Blue Ridge windshield....
all you'll need to do is drill the holes... it comes with drilling instructions.... scary, but do'able.... you'll need to buy the drill bit... DO NOT try to drill this windshield with a 'standard' drill bit.... you need a 60 degree NO rake bit... otherwise you'll crack that $250+ piece of plastic.......
Dan P
SPYD3R F3-S

Thanks for the info. I do not have a blue ridge, so I will keep looking

 

[jcthorne]

Last Chance....
measure from the 'flat' @ the middle of the gage cluster to the top of your windshield.... if you have the OEM BLUE RIDGE, it should measure 13 inches....
measuring from the same spot, to the top of my new Gustofssen, it's 20.5 inches.... as for the 'width'... i have no idea, since i'm sitting in my den, with my lap-top. i can't measure it right now... if you need more info, PM me and i'll give you all the details, and the website if you care to order one for yourself....
i'm 6' 1", and the wind now goes over my head...
Dan P
SPYD3R F3-S

Please post back exactly what you ordered and where. I think what you have done is finally exactly what I am looking for. Thanks!

 

[SPYD3R]

MEASURING

i've been asked by a couple people how to measure for a new windshield...
here's a picture of how i was told to measure it;

my OEM Blue Ridge measured 13", and i ordered the 19" from: http://bikescreen.com/products/can-am-spyder-f3-blue-ridge-2015 and it measures 20.5"...
by far, the best investment i've made for my F3-S....
Dan P
SPYD3R F3-S

 

[napper39]

try this one it has all you need to install and all holes are pre drilled,ready to go and it works grate,i love it and the support bar gives you some place to put ad on things on like my shark radio.:2thumbs:

 

[stebrock]

Please post back exactly what you ordered and where. I think what you have done is finally exactly what I am looking for. Thanks!

Look at my post #44

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?85981-Custom-F3-Blue-Ridge-Modeled-Windsheild

 

[jcthorne]

Installed new Gustafsson Plastics windshield on my F3 this afternoon. FINALLY the windsheild and brackets BRP should have made available from the begining. Real OEM quality from the BRP Blue Ridge brackets and the Gustafsson windscreen moulded to fit. Great protection, quiet ride and looks super on the bike. See what you think:

 

[SPYD3R]

AWESOME

Installed new Gustafsson Plastics windshield on my F3 this afternoon. FINALLY the windsheild and brackets BRP should have made available from the begining. Real OEM quality from the BRP Blue Ridge brackets and the Gustafsson windscreen moulded to fit. Great protection, quiet ride and looks super on the bike. See what you think:

:bowdown: AWESOMELY AWESOME.... :firstplace:
ENJOY
DAN P
SPYD3R F3-S

 

[Nyparrothead]

wont buy a shield I have to drill holes into. Should come pre drilled.

I would agree... The mount position does not change from bike to bike. It would be soooo much easier for the manufacturer to drill the holes with the aid of a jig instead of relying on the customer to do it.... I will pass, to bad as it looked interesting

mark

 

[jcthorne]

I would agree... The mount position does not change from bike to bike. It would be soooo much easier for the manufacturer to drill the holes with the aid of a jig instead of relying on the customer to do it.... I will pass, to bad as it looked interesting

mark

I will say it only took me about 15 minutes to set the new windshield on the bike, mark the holes with a marksalot and drill with the provided bit. Easy. Also there is a good deal of play in the factory brackets. My BRP blue ridge original shield had the holes in positions not aligned with the brackets. The dealer had to file them open a bit to match them. So the holes on my Gustasson are actually better positioned for my bike than the oem ones. Not that it matters any. You cannot see the holes once the brackets are mounted and the 'tightness' of the hole has no bearing on the rigidity or function of the screen. They are covered top and bottom by rubber grommets and the brackets. Really, the holes are no big deal.

If you really don't want to drill the holes, pay a competent shop to do it. This combo is the best looking and functioning one out there right now for the F3. The Madstead and F4 Customs don't even come close.

 

[Mikind7]

OK looks like I'll be selling my F4 32" setup. Anyone interested?