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New Can Am Windshield?
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ray::bdh:Got tired of reading about all the choices, Calsci, F-1, Mel's, CHAD, flips, flops and cutouts and waiting (and waiting some more) for BRP Ultra Tour. Photo of Lamont with Givi and reports on other forum about quality and fit lead to my order for the Givi screen yesterday. At $135, I'm not breaking the bank to see if it is a nice compromise between looks and function.
BRP, I had just finished putting on my new Calsci when I saw the post the other day about the Givi. I might have gone that route as well if I had known about it in time, but I am committed to the Calsci now. I haven't tried it yet - hope to do so tomorrow. It seems like a pretty good quality screen and I like its looks, so we'll see. The Givi does look good and as you say, it is a very reasonable price. :yes: Please post on the forum how you like it after you have had a chance to give it a whirl.
Bruce
Every month there are new and better accessories available for the Spyder and that makes it harder to decide. The good news is that the aftermarket apparently believes that this is a product worth investing in. I am delighted with my Givi cases and that helped me decide to try the Givi screen. I know that they are case makers and may not be the best screen makers, but their quality is top notch. I will post my test ride results as we can never let the flames die out on the great windshield debate.
Firefly
Active member
The F1 place should have a 'Shield of the month club' where you can just trade up for the 'newest and best' shield as they come out with some upgrade every 3-4 weeks. 
Sure, upgrades and changes are expected, but for them to happen so often makes for customers that will not be happy they didn't wait an extra 2 weeks. They will feel way behind the times within a few months.
I think Givi, Cal-Sci and BRP have the right idea - don't put the product out on the market until you are done tweaking it - and *maybe* come out with a different version for next year. If you get a year out of a shield and then decide to get something new - that's not such a big deal.
Sure, upgrades and changes are expected, but for them to happen so often makes for customers that will not be happy they didn't wait an extra 2 weeks. They will feel way behind the times within a few months.
I think Givi, Cal-Sci and BRP have the right idea - don't put the product out on the market until you are done tweaking it - and *maybe* come out with a different version for next year. If you get a year out of a shield and then decide to get something new - that's not such a big deal.
Then you have those who just keep waiting because they know that something new is coming in 2 weeks so they never buy one LOL
fastfraser
Blazing Member
Bought the Calsci have not even tried it out yet ,am all ready sorry i did not buy the Givi . Had one on my Piaggio and loved it . Top notch fit and function.:dontknow:
Director/Bruce just how does the Calsci windshield work for you ? I am interested in it too but would like some feedback from others who have it.
More specifically did you order it through a Canadian dealer or did you order it directly from Calsci. Also looking at the pictuires on the calcsi website it appears that there is a small traingular shaped hole in the windshield. Is this in fact the case and just exactly what does that hole do for the windshield.
Thanks in advance for you help.
Rob
More specifically did you order it through a Canadian dealer or did you order it directly from Calsci. Also looking at the pictuires on the calcsi website it appears that there is a small traingular shaped hole in the windshield. Is this in fact the case and just exactly what does that hole do for the windshield.
Thanks in advance for you help.
Rob
ataDude
Mod Maniac
My thoughts on the CalSci:
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Clicky: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=50905&postcount=76
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Hi Rob. I just put the Calsci on my Spyder and have not tried it yet. I hope to get out tomorrow and see how it performs. I will let you know. I purchased it through my dealer (Uxbridge Motorsports Marine) just because I had already ordered a BRP Ultra Touring screen there and substituted the Calsci since the BRP screen probably won't be available until sometime in May. Otherwise, I probably would have just ordered directly from Calsci. My understanding is that the hole in the windshield is supposed to allow air to flow through the underside of the screen to reduce buffeting over the top.
I will post again once I have had the screen out in the wind to let everyone know my impressions of it. I like the way it looks on the Spyder, so I hope it works well. :thumbup:
Cheers,
Bruce
ataDude
Mod Maniac
5'10" and shrinking.
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Well what a coincidence - so am I - both of the above! :yes:
Tell me, is there any upside to getting older? I haven't found any yet, except maybe for cheaper hotel rooms...
FANG
New member
Did you order it online? If so what site is offering? 1st windshield i hae seen that has caught my eye.
ataDude
Mod Maniac
<< hi-jack alert >>
1. Don't have to work (if you planned well).
2. Plenty of time for Spyder mods (including exhausts)
3. Plenty of time to ride.
4. No dependents.
5. Get to sleep late, when needed.
6. Get to take naps, when needed.
7. Get to come and go as you please (that works well only if you can find your way back home).
8. And on and on...
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Ordered online from Sport Tour in Ohio which is where I got my Givi cases and rack. www.sporttour.com. Click on Givi cases, bike fitment, Can Am, and it should show up as model D770St for $126 plus shipping.
bjt
Very Helpful Member
The F1 place should have a 'Shield of the month club' where you can just trade up for the 'newest and best' shield as they come out with some upgrade every 3-4 weeks.
Sure, upgrades and changes are expected, but for them to happen so often makes for customers that will not be happy they didn't wait an extra 2 weeks. They will feel way behind the times within a few months.
I think Givi, Cal-Sci and BRP have the right idea - don't put the product out on the market until you are done tweaking it - and *maybe* come out with a different version for next year. If you get a year out of a shield and then decide to get something new - that's not such a big deal.
Sounds like the dilemma faced by those looking at buying a new computer. "Should I buy one now or wait a month for the newest / fastest processor, memory bump, bigger hard drive, lower price, better monitor, etc." The list goes on and on and on....
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