Replacement Windshield Confusion

[MikeT]

I've used the Search Feature to research Replacement Windshields for the RT. Most of the info is 2012 vintage. From that info, I came away with the fact that two windshields seem most popular:
A. F4 Customs Plus 3 Wide (3" taller than stock-26" and 5" wider than stock)
B. Cal-Sci XL(3" taller than stock with variable increase in with from bottom to top)
What is not talked about is, is either windshield better for the passenger's well being???????
I am putting my confusion out on this forum to hopefully get some:
1. Current experiences with these windshields, and
2. Insight into their impact on the passenger because 95% of our riding is 2-up.
Thanks,
Mike
I realize that there's a signifigant price difference between the two windshields of approximately $140.00.

 

[BikerDoc]

I've used the Search Feature to research Replacement Windshields for the RT. Most of the info is 2012 vintage. From that info, I came away with the fact that two windshields seem most popular:
A. F4 Customs Plus 3 Wide (3" taller than stock-26" and 5" wider than stock)
B. Cal-Sci XL(3" taller than stock with variable increase in with from bottom to top)
What is not talked about is, is either windshield better for the passenger's well being???????
I am putting my confusion out on this forum to hopefully get some:
1. Current experiences with these windshields, and
2. Insight into their impact on the passenger because 95% of our riding is 2-up.
Thanks,
Mike
I realize that there's a signifigant price difference between the two windshields of approximately $140.00.

Are you saying your passenger is uncomfortable with the stock windshield because mine is pretty happy with it?

 

[dbaucum]

We have the F 4 plus three and the wife passenger loves it. Very little buffeting.

 

[MikeT]

Are you saying your passenger is uncomfortable with the stock windshield because mine is pretty happy with it?

I'm just doing my homework in the event the OEM doesn't work. I know the OEM windshield has been changed(evolved) since 2010.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WINDSHIELD SIZE

It's physics ( I think ).....The larger the windshield the more air it's going to block , from you and more so the PASSENGER .......However there are drawbacks .....The spyder is now less aerodynamic ( if that's even possible :roflblack: ).. SO loss in gas mileage , slower to pass in traffic at highway speeds ( some anyway ) and maybe most important is ........is this going to cause the WINSHIELD ARM to break sooner than normal......and I say normal because a lot of them do break............just some thoughts ............Mike :thumbup:

 

[kngfsh27]

Ride it for awhile

I'm just doing my homework in the event the OEM doesn't work. I know the OEM windshield has been changed(evolved) since 2010.

We have a 2014 RTL and my wife is real happy with the OEM windshield. She says that she doesn't get any buffeting at all and not a lot of wind.

 

[MikeT]

We have a 2014 RTL and my wife is real happy with the OEM windshield. She says that she doesn't get any buffeting at all and not a lot of wind.

Good to know. I really wasn't looking to spend anymore money than I've already spent on my RT Limited making it more visible on the road. They used to say that H-D meant Hundreds of Dollars. I think that BRP has 'em beat.

 

[MikeT]

It's physics ( I think )..... there are drawbacks .....The spyder is now less aerodynamic ( if that's even possible :roflblack: ).. SO loss in gas mileage , slower to pass in traffic at highway speeds ( some anyway ) and maybe most important is ........is this going to cause the WINSHIELD ARM to break sooner than normal......and I say normal because a lot of them do break............just some thoughts ............Mike :thumbup:

I was wondering if hanging "a barn door" out there in the breeze would negatively affect the gas mileage. On my GoldWing trike,replacing the stock windshield with a Tulsa X-tra Tall increased my gas mileage because it improved the aerodynamics(if that's possible). I'm sure adding Baker Built Wind and Trike Wings helped out too.
I can't believe that BRP hasn't solved the breaking Windshield Arm issue by now.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

TULSA

I was wondering if hanging "a barn door" out there in the breeze would negatively affect the gas mileage. On my GoldWing trike,replacing the stock windshield with a Tulsa X-tra Tall increased my gas mileage because it improved the aerodynamics(if that's possible). I'm sure adding Baker Built Wind and Trike Wings helped out too.
I can't believe that BRP hasn't solved the breaking Windshield Arm issue by now.

:yes::yes:.....Mike funny you mention that....I think I know why.....The RAKE ( angle ).....is different on the TULSA.....On my 08 GS , I put a 1200 GW windshield on it ( 472 sq.in. ) and my gas mileage went up also ........But the rake on that was 43 degree's .....................I agree and am bewildered on the " ARM " thing also......." NOBOOTS " from Australia came up with a solid Aluminum Arm that is an exact re-placement. It's not the easiest thing to do , but if you can it's only about $150 VS. $ 750 at the Dealer for the same piece of BRP crap............good luck with the windshield :thumbup::thumbup:....Mike