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F3's windshield
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TommyBwell
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I like being in the wind and have a Route 129 and love it. It takes the wind off your chest so you can lighten your grip but still feel the breeze.
jcthorne
Well-known member
GUSTAFSSON
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:
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:
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SPYD3R
Active member
LITE GRAY
MINE IS THE 'LITE GRAY'.....
NOT TOO DARK, NOT TOO LITE.... BUT JUST RITE....
MY ONLY REGRET WAS ORDERING THE OEM BLUE RIDGE WIND SHIELD.... IT WAS OVER $400 AND THE GUSTOFSSON WAS ONLY $270... I COULD'A SAVE MYSELF A FEW BUCK$....
DAN P
SPYD3R F3-S
MINE IS THE 'LITE GRAY'.....
NOT TOO DARK, NOT TOO LITE.... BUT JUST RITE....
MY ONLY REGRET WAS ORDERING THE OEM BLUE RIDGE WIND SHIELD.... IT WAS OVER $400 AND THE GUSTOFSSON WAS ONLY $270... I COULD'A SAVE MYSELF A FEW BUCK$....
DAN P
SPYD3R F3-S
But how would you mount it without the BR mounts? I wonder how much just the brackets cost? Don't get me wrong, I had the BR and hated every minute behind it. I got an a F4 and have been very happy with it. I just know how brp charges for its stuff I can only imagine the cost for the brackets!
Windshield Options
I initially bought the BR but found it didn't do the job. I then tried the Madstad, but it wobbled too much while riding. Hated it, sold it. I then ordered the Gustafsson 19". (Their website now says 20" rather than 19" BTW) The Gustafsson fits the BR mounting brackets, but has to be drilled... Simple enough to do. I held the windshield while my wife marked the holes. If you go this route, use the process for drilling the windshield that you use for drilling metal. Start with a small bit, and drill a small hole, then increase the drill bit and hole size a little bit at a time. Don't try to punch a hole through, you'll crack the plastic.
I love my Gustafsson windshield... It works great, and looks great. Didn't break the bank either. :doorag::spyder2:
I initially bought the BR but found it didn't do the job. I then tried the Madstad, but it wobbled too much while riding. Hated it, sold it. I then ordered the Gustafsson 19". (Their website now says 20" rather than 19" BTW) The Gustafsson fits the BR mounting brackets, but has to be drilled... Simple enough to do. I held the windshield while my wife marked the holes. If you go this route, use the process for drilling the windshield that you use for drilling metal. Start with a small bit, and drill a small hole, then increase the drill bit and hole size a little bit at a time. Don't try to punch a hole through, you'll crack the plastic.
I love my Gustafsson windshield... It works great, and looks great. Didn't break the bank either. :doorag::spyder2:
jcthorne
Well-known member
You cannot buy the brackets separately. Only as part of the kit. So the Gustafsson option is about $700 all in. Expensive yes but it is by far the best option out there.
jcthorne
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I just followed the instructions that came with the windshield. I drilled using the supplied bit in one shot. It never so much as tried to bite the material and went through easy and smooth. No need to use multiple bits but you do need the special bit for plexiglass. Just use light pressure on the bit.
Drilling
I'm just cheap. I worked at a plastic manufacturing job at one point in my life and knew that you didn't need a special bit for drilling plastic. You can drill it with a standard bit as long as it's sharp and you let the bit do the work. Simply don't force the bit, let it work.
:doorag::spyder2:
I'm just cheap. I worked at a plastic manufacturing job at one point in my life and knew that you didn't need a special bit for drilling plastic. You can drill it with a standard bit as long as it's sharp and you let the bit do the work. Simply don't force the bit, let it work.
:doorag::spyder2:
GaryTheBadger
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Gufstaffson
Are you looking over or through this windshield?
Are you looking over or through this windshield?
jcthorne
Well-known member
I bought the 20" by 26 wide one. I am 6ft 1in with a 32" inseam. My line of sight is just OVER this windshield. IE its about perfect for me. A shorter person would need the shorter version.
BikerDoc
New member
Madstad has since replaced the mounting bracket with a more heavy duty bracket and the wobble is gone so Now I am pretty satisfied with the madstad windshield
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I have the same set up as JC. I'm right around 6'2" and I look just over the windshield as well. :doorag::spyder2:
I have the same set up as JC. I'm right around 6'2" and I look just over the windshield as well. :doorag::spyder2:
Look at F4 Customs before buying...got close to 10,000 miles on mine, love it....
Tazzel
New member
second this
I have the Madstad with the new brackets and it is very solid. The adjust-ability is priceless because you can tailor it to your height and wind preference. Price is reasonable. Just call and tell them your height and they will send you what you need. They make smaller versions than the 18 inch. I have a 14 inch because I am 5' 5" tall. I look over the shield, it's about chin high, and the wind is not a problem. I found the bike uncomfortable to ride at highway speeds , for any period of time, without a shield. Good luck with your choice.
I have the Madstad with the new brackets and it is very solid. The adjust-ability is priceless because you can tailor it to your height and wind preference. Price is reasonable. Just call and tell them your height and they will send you what you need. They make smaller versions than the 18 inch. I have a 14 inch because I am 5' 5" tall. I look over the shield, it's about chin high, and the wind is not a problem. I found the bike uncomfortable to ride at highway speeds , for any period of time, without a shield. Good luck with your choice.
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