dguisinger
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So.... did you visit all those states all in one trip riding straight on through for 35 hours??
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What windshield do you recommend on the RS for freeway driving?
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So.... did you visit all those states all in one trip riding straight on through for 35 hours??
ARtraveler
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I installed tall windshields on both the GS and the RS. It appears though, that Madstad is a really nice looking option.
Not a problem any longer though--push button adjustment on my RT-S.
Not a problem any longer though--push button adjustment on my RT-S.
MotoSpyder2
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Windshields
I also struggled through the Windshield selection process and ended up with 3.
My first couple of months with the Spyder was spent with the stock shorty Windshield. I soon started looking for options that didn't take away from the "sport" appearance but really came up empty. I then approached the problem from a functionality perspective and ended up ordering the 20" Madstad (I'm 5'9").
This is one of the nicest 20+" screens out there. The only regret I've read was from someone who bought the clear instead of the smoke tinted......buy the smoke tinted. I use the Madstad screen whenever me and the Mrs. go riding on the highway. We do this every weekend. If I'm (or we) are just in-town (Canadian 1M sized city), I'll leave the shorty on. The screen I've adopted this spring that I use when solo highway riding is the BRP Sport-Touring windshield. I'll likely stop using the shorty windshield altogether as this doesn't look too bad. The Sport-Touring a 14" screen and doesn't provide the same level of comfort as the Madstad.
My only hang-up with the Madstad is that I don't think it maintains the sport look of the GS/RS/RSS. I'll repeat, this is one of the nicest 20+" screens out there. There are some around that maintain anything larger than the BRP Super-Sport windshield (the one with the V cut out from the top) actually ruins the look of the RS. I'm not going to go that far, but I appreciate their perspective. I also respect that many on this forum LOVE their RS/RSS Spyders and the bigger windshields.
My $0.02, there are many windshields available, several that will likely give you everything you are looking for. I share the same opinion as most owners of the (tinted) Madstad; a great windshield, and no regrets.
Enjoy the summer!
David.
I also struggled through the Windshield selection process and ended up with 3.
My first couple of months with the Spyder was spent with the stock shorty Windshield. I soon started looking for options that didn't take away from the "sport" appearance but really came up empty. I then approached the problem from a functionality perspective and ended up ordering the 20" Madstad (I'm 5'9").
This is one of the nicest 20+" screens out there. The only regret I've read was from someone who bought the clear instead of the smoke tinted......buy the smoke tinted. I use the Madstad screen whenever me and the Mrs. go riding on the highway. We do this every weekend. If I'm (or we) are just in-town (Canadian 1M sized city), I'll leave the shorty on. The screen I've adopted this spring that I use when solo highway riding is the BRP Sport-Touring windshield. I'll likely stop using the shorty windshield altogether as this doesn't look too bad. The Sport-Touring a 14" screen and doesn't provide the same level of comfort as the Madstad.
My only hang-up with the Madstad is that I don't think it maintains the sport look of the GS/RS/RSS. I'll repeat, this is one of the nicest 20+" screens out there. There are some around that maintain anything larger than the BRP Super-Sport windshield (the one with the V cut out from the top) actually ruins the look of the RS. I'm not going to go that far, but I appreciate their perspective. I also respect that many on this forum LOVE their RS/RSS Spyders and the bigger windshields.
My $0.02, there are many windshields available, several that will likely give you everything you are looking for. I share the same opinion as most owners of the (tinted) Madstad; a great windshield, and no regrets.
Enjoy the summer!
David.
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bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Magstad? I think you mean Madstad? As far as the look goes, it fits...they are great shields that are built quite well...their customer service is tops...
mrb
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+1 for Madstad- I have tried the standard screen , touring screen, touring screen with Laminar Lip fitted, CHAD (Canadian screen no longer available) and the Madstad is ahead by far.
SpyderAndy
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I just put a madstad 20in on my RS. It isn't dialed in yet but it's still very nice. If you are concerned about the look I would get a tinted shield. I got a clear one and I think a tinted would look nicer but for function what I have is great.
ABQ_Spyderman
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Find a straight stretch without some cops and drop it to about 100, that might make 70 seem not so critical
Its all about perspective!
I love this! It is SO TRUE!! I remember when I was in Colorado and hit a stretch and just kicked it--hit 103 on the speedometer. After that, 90 was nothing. It's all relative and where your comfort levels are.
Also--let's remember different parts of the country have different issues. Some parts of the desert on the NM highways feel like they will just blow you over. The crosswinds can be pretty sick. So I can't speak for everywhere. But I do agree whole-heartedly that a lot of it is perspective and where your personal comfort level lies. If it doesn't get better--I say jack up your shocks, squeeze the knees, and lean back a little and give it a 3-point reaction of your own!
Best,
Andy
Machinegunner
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My wife and I prefer Corbins fairing. It cuts and separates the air to flow around you. Crosswinds and headwinds are no problem. Can ride all day at freeway speeds. It is more expensive but we feel it is worth the cost.
mooneych
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Madstad adjusting bolts
I'm very satisfied with my Madstad brackets, but find the adjustment bolts to be hard to access. Has anyone tried other methods to make adjustments easier?
It seems to me that the teflon coated bolts would be a necessity to prevent loosening; any words of advice for the bolt portion?
Cheers!
I'm very satisfied with my Madstad brackets, but find the adjustment bolts to be hard to access. Has anyone tried other methods to make adjustments easier?
It seems to me that the teflon coated bolts would be a necessity to prevent loosening; any words of advice for the bolt portion?
Cheers!
waytootall67
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Firstly I will say at 6'8" nothing is made "perfect" for me (had to have the seat carved back 4" on my GS). I bought the BRP 23" and it helped over the short one but the wind hit me in the face, bought the Mandstad and jacked it wayyyyy up (took out the mounting bolts and moved them higher up the bracket) so it raised it 4" higher on the bracket. I have made a couple adjustments but still get a little buffering on the top of my head (enough to make my teeth chatter at 60-70mph), I look just over the shield. One thing I will say is i always used my full face helmet on the highway and a 1/2 helmet for the city but since upgrading the windshield I can now ride the highway with the short helmet. I still use ear plug though.
dguisinger
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Wow, those Corbin fairings sure are strange looking... hows it look on your bikes?
dguisinger
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Do you know what the difference is between the two tints?
The one downside of ordering something like this over the internet, you can't really compare them before you do so...
ITSMYWIFES
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We got the Cee Bailey 23" for my wifes 2011 RSS. She is 5'5" and just looks over the top. Very good quality and mounts to existing holes.
Campverdefela
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Madstad!, 22 incher.
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dguisinger
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What shade did you get for your wife? Is it the dark gray? Or the light gray?
pro10is
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I went with a 20" clear Madstad. Once it was dialed in it worked great. You don't need a huge windshield to get great wind protection. I personally don't see the point in a tinted windshield since you need to look through it a lot and at night the tint might be an issue. Safety before looks. Just my opinion.
If you want even more wind protection consider also the BRP Wind Deflector Kit (219400164). With this on I get virtually no wind buffeting head to waist up to 65-70mph.
If you want even more wind protection consider also the BRP Wind Deflector Kit (219400164). With this on I get virtually no wind buffeting head to waist up to 65-70mph.
dguisinger
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Hmm, I'm not sure I could convince myself to put the wind deflector kit on, I very much love the lines of the spyder....
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