Question for the tall guys

[chillicpl]

I bought an 08 Spyder last month and i'm looking for a highway winshield for it. I'd like to hear from the guys in the 6'4"ish crowd on their choices.

thanks
chilli

 

[dltang]

My husband is 6'4" and has the Madstad and is very happy. I am sure he will chime in on this thread.

 

[Lamonster]

welcome

 

[Texmac1011]

welcome

I'm only 6'-2"ish, but the CHAD does well for me. The wind goes right over the top of my head, with no bobblehead issues. My only regret is getting clear instead of smoke. (filed under lessons learned)

You will find many opinions here, all good. It really will boil down to your personal preference. Many folks have bought more than one before being satisfied.

 

[Neez]

Welcome, Spyderlover! I can't help with your question, being vertically challenged, 5ft8. But I ryde through your town a lot. If you spot a yellow Spyder, chances are, it's me.

 

[NancysToy]

I'm puny...at 6'0", but I would highly recommend an adjustable. The Madstad and CHAD are the best choices there, as they adjust for both height and angle. The Madstad bracket can be purchased separately, and a couple of folks have used that bracket and the Givi windsield. The Givi is nice looking. Not as much hand protection as some, though.

 

[fastfraser]

welcome:congrats::spyder2: On.


I have had 3 windshields and if I started with the CHAD I would have 2 less windshields in my garage.

 

[SpyderWolf]

welcome

Sorry, but I am too short to offer any advice on the right windscreen for you.

 

[Raptor]

I am just a tad over 6'3" and right now I am using the Ultra Touring Winshield. It is working pretty well for me, though sometimes I wonder if it is as effective as it could be. It sounds like there may be alternative solutions out there that may work better. Since this my first, I don't have anything elase to compare it to.

Under normal circumstances This windshield is great. But here in the S.F. Bay Area this time of year the wind gets pretty rough and I do get the occasional blast over the top. Protection from rain coming at you though is very good. Overall I cannot complain a bit about this shield. Looks pretty good too! :thumbup:

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2010 RS-S, Ultra Touring Windshield, 2" Risers, waiting for my Sport Rack and Back Rest to come in

 

[jgwoods]

I'm 6'8"...more when I wear hi heelshyea:
Anyway- I have the 23" BRP touring windshield and I added a Laminar Lip to it to gain more height- it worked out perfect for getting a nice calm air spot - breezy but no helmet buffeting etc. unless you are behind a truck.

 

[kytten]

I bought an 08 Spyder last month and i'm looking for a highway winshield for it. I'd like to hear from the guys in the 6'4"ish crowd on their choices.

thanks
chilli

My bf is 6'6 and I got the madstad with the 20" shield for us. It took some adjustment, but we got it working for both of us.

 

[jeuchler]

welcome

I'm only 6'-2"ish, but the CHAD does well for me.

I am 6'2" and have had a CHAD for 14 months. I agree with Texmac.

The wind goes right over the top of my head, with no bobblehead issues.

I agree, again.

My only regret is getting clear instead of smoke. (filed under lessons learned)

The CHAD smoke, is really just black "dots" which get more dense toward the mounting points at the bottom. The top, say, 1/2 or 2/3 or so is clear.

You will find many opinions here, all good.

Well, maybe not opinions all good. Mine are junk. :roflblack:

It really will boil down to your personal preference. Many folks have bought more than one before being satisfied.

Agreed one more time. I'm on my third shield, my second one I modified (bent, cut, rebent, recut, reground) often.

Good luck and welcome!

 

[WackyDan]

6' 2" here and the CHAD is ok... Still get too much wind noise and buffeting but maybe I have a longer torso than some others here. THe CHAD was a huge improvement over my stock shield... I'm thinking of adding a lip to it for a couple more inches of height.