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Windscreen extenders ?

AJKOK1

AJKOK1

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Loving the F3 but can't deny, moving from the RT the windscreen still puts a bit of a downer on the drive for me. When I first got the F3 I had no screen and above 55-60 the buffeting on my chest was pretty strong, had the BlueRidge fitted and body now fine, but head takes a pounding. It's sort of reducing the appeal of anything but a short Sunday cruise tbh.

I know Mastad has a solution, may have to consider as a last resort but i am not a fan of how it looks. Has anyone tried the clip on windscreen extenders like this one ( http://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/MRA_X-creen_Motorcycle_Screen_Flip_Spoiler_Air_Deflector.html

Wonder if that might be a compromise route to go. I can see windscreens are a hot topic in the forum so apologies for adding another one.

Al
 
I am considering the same type of solution for my F3 and the blueridge. Although I had the Madatad on my RS I don't like the floating look. Would love to also hear some feedback.
 
Windscreen add ons

AJKOK1 said:
Loving the F3 but can't deny, moving from the RT the windscreen still puts a bit of a downer on the drive for me. When I first got the F3 I had no screen and above 55-60 the buffeting on my chest was pretty strong, had the BlueRidge fitted and body now fine, but head takes a pounding. It's sort of reducing the appeal of anything but a short Sunday cruise tbh.

I know Mastad has a solution, may have to consider as a last resort but i am not a fan of how it looks. Has anyone tried the clip on windscreen extenders like this one ( http://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/MRA_X-creen_Motorcycle_Screen_Flip_Spoiler_Air_Deflector.html

Wonder if that might be a compromise route to go. I can see windscreens are a hot topic in the forum so apologies for adding another one.

Al
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I have that exact clamp-on. It helps a lot. I used mine for about 1000 miles. It really wasn't what I wanted. I used until I got my madstad in. Madstad has really increased my enjoyment of my F3. I can instantly adjust from in-town cruising to freeway blasting.
Good a Luck,
Ron
 
The"floating look

qasamm said:
I am considering the same type of solution for my F3 and the blueridge. Although I had the Madatad on my RS I don't like the floating look. Would love to also hear some feedback.
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I like it. Looks good to me! just my personal opinion.

Ron
 
I have a sports X-Creen on my F3 with the Route 129 screen.
I like the draft and the breeze and this little screen manages it fine.
 
windshield extender

AJKOK1 said:
Loving the F3 but can't deny, moving from the RT the windscreen still puts a bit of a downer on the drive for me. When I first got the F3 I had no screen and above 55-60 the buffeting on my chest was pretty strong, had the BlueRidge fitted and body now fine, but head takes a pounding. It's sort of reducing the appeal of anything but a short Sunday cruise tbh.

I know Mastad has a solution, may have to consider as a last resort but i am not a fan of how it looks. Has anyone tried the clip on windscreen extenders like this one ( http://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/MRA_X-creen_Motorcycle_Screen_Flip_Spoiler_Air_Deflector.html

Wonder if that might be a compromise route to go. I can see windscreens are a hot topic in the forum so apologies for adding another one.

Al
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Go on the bakerbuilt.com web site and check out our windshield extenders.
Thanks, Mike
 
X-creen

Have 3500 miles on the X-creen mounted on the Blue ridge including 3K trip out west. It works great. I thought it was going to be my temp solution until after market windshields became available. I like the adjustment capability. I'm using the clamp mounts. They do not loosen up and drilling plexi-glass scared me. Because of the X-Screen I'm holding off on replacing the windshield.
 
eaklewmd said:
Have 3500 miles on the X-creen mounted on the Blue ridge including 3K trip out west. It works great. I thought it was going to be my temp solution until after market windshields became available. I like the adjustment capability. I'm using the clamp mounts. They do not loosen up and drilling plexi-glass scared me. Because of the X-Screen I'm holding off on replacing the windshield.
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Do you have the Sport or the Tour?
 
eaklewmd said:
I have the tour.
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Just ordered the x-creen sport for mine... I'll post an update after this weekend's ride. (Should be
here by Friday). Just happened to try the sport 1st as it seems to be a more natural looking fit for
the Blueridge, but, admit clearly it will not (at least I believe so) equal what the Tour would provide.
 
Just installed the x-Creen Sport model with the clamp-on option (it comes with both, the clamp-on and bolt on).
I will say the Sport is a perfect match for the upper profile of the BlueRidge screen. I will change it to the
bolt-on (which will look a little nicer and sit a bit lower) on Sunday after I have a chance to check it out.

So far, its a very nice unit, well packaged. (I'd suggest looking at the videos from Twisted Throttle on YouTube.
They have multiple videos out there depending on which unit you have. Extremely well made videos.
 
I am very happy with the look and effectiveness of the Madstad windshield on my F3S. Now that I have it I am heading out in a couple weeks for my first Saddlesore 1000 Ryde on the F3. F4 now has a custom windshield for the F3 so that is another option. The folks I know who tried the extenders were not happy
 
BikerDoc said:
I am very happy with the look and effectiveness of the Madstad windshield on my F3S. Now that I have it I am heading out in a couple weeks for my first Saddlesore 1000 Ryde on the F3. F4 now has a custom windshield for the F3 so that is another option. The folks I know who tried the extenders were not happy
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Happy Sailing :)
 
I put the X-creen Sport on yesterday and took a quick ride.. gets the air over my helmet so I am no longer a "bobble-head" and I can still see well over it (Blue Ridge shield) ... I am 6'2" btw. The tour may give better overall wind protection, but I am gonna stick with the Sport for now. I can comfortably wear a 3/4 helmet but may move to a full face as winter (or what passes for winter in south-central TX). Only thing else I may do for wind management is look into some Baker Air Wings later.
 
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