I didn't get the adventure shield because the dealer told me he had a few people crack their windshields while riding.
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Windshield for Ryker - what are you guys running?
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I didn't get the adventure shield because the dealer told me he had a few people crack their windshields while riding.
KnurledNut
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I was using a Puig 8088H universal windshield. At $100 it worked as it should but not great.
Yesterday I switched to Customs F4 and Holy **** Batman! I can only feel buffeting at the upper mid-line of my forehead when sitting straight up. If I ducked down just a tad, my chest and head are completely in the zone.
Yesterday I switched to Customs F4 and Holy **** Batman! I can only feel buffeting at the upper mid-line of my forehead when sitting straight up. If I ducked down just a tad, my chest and head are completely in the zone.
Ziggy - how tall are you? I am 5.8" (173cm) - if you are as tall as or taller than me the F4 16"would be good size wise I think (will get a custom seat so will sit higher than with the OEM seat. I liket the "Pretty much scratch free. Size. Easy to mount and remove. It's thick and a better "plastic" than the shields used on many fairings, which means protection from breaking."
What I do not like is the huge price tag that comes with it but then again if it is a one of investment....
Just looked up the material used on the Madstadt & F4.
Madstadt says on their FAQ page "Why does MADSTAD use Cast Acrylic instead of Polycarbonate plastic?
Cast acrylic is more rigid, more optically clear, has better scratch resistance, better chemical resistance for cleaning, easier to mold, less costly, and does not cloud or become hazy over time like polycarbonate can. We use a minimum 3/16" (4.5 mm) thick cast acrylic to make all of our windshields so they are nice and rigid, super-clear and easy to maintain.
FYI, the canopy of the F/A-18 Hornet supersonic combat jet is made of cast acrylic. If acrylic is good enough for a military fighter jet we feel it is good enough for your motorcycle!"
And F4 states "The base material is polycarbonate, otherwise known as Lexan®. However, F4 utilizes the highest optical grade polycarbonate available which is a UV stabilized material to help prevent it from drying out and becoming brittle over time. Polycarbonate is over 30X more impact resistant than acrylic. The patented proprietary process and coatings are what gives the F4 windshields the best rain shedding ability on the market without the use of special waxes, polish, etc. Just clean it and ride. We all want the best product when it comes to safety. This is why F4 utilizes polycarbonate and not acrylic."
What do I believe?
Downside for me for both the Madstadt and the F4 is that it needs to be imported to the Netherlands increasing the price tag even more. If I would be going just by looks it would be the F4 but it is a $100 more expensive than the 20" Madstadt.
What I do not like is the huge price tag that comes with it but then again if it is a one of investment....
Just looked up the material used on the Madstadt & F4.
Madstadt says on their FAQ page "Why does MADSTAD use Cast Acrylic instead of Polycarbonate plastic?
Cast acrylic is more rigid, more optically clear, has better scratch resistance, better chemical resistance for cleaning, easier to mold, less costly, and does not cloud or become hazy over time like polycarbonate can. We use a minimum 3/16" (4.5 mm) thick cast acrylic to make all of our windshields so they are nice and rigid, super-clear and easy to maintain.
FYI, the canopy of the F/A-18 Hornet supersonic combat jet is made of cast acrylic. If acrylic is good enough for a military fighter jet we feel it is good enough for your motorcycle!"
And F4 states "The base material is polycarbonate, otherwise known as Lexan®. However, F4 utilizes the highest optical grade polycarbonate available which is a UV stabilized material to help prevent it from drying out and becoming brittle over time. Polycarbonate is over 30X more impact resistant than acrylic. The patented proprietary process and coatings are what gives the F4 windshields the best rain shedding ability on the market without the use of special waxes, polish, etc. Just clean it and ride. We all want the best product when it comes to safety. This is why F4 utilizes polycarbonate and not acrylic."
What do I believe?
Downside for me for both the Madstadt and the F4 is that it needs to be imported to the Netherlands increasing the price tag even more. If I would be going just by looks it would be the F4 but it is a $100 more expensive than the 20" Madstadt.
ziggy - thanks. Good to know that we are not that different in height so the F4 would also be fine for me. Darn why are decisions sometimes so hard 
Would be nice if one could reason once way through this... and not having to gamble.
Have not found the steelwool attack on the F4 screen yet. But it definitely says something about its scratch resistance. Maybe I should take that into account as well.
As soon as I have made up my mind definitely - guess it is going to come down to cheaper versus looks.
Would be nice if one could reason once way through this... and not having to gamble.Have not found the steelwool attack on the F4 screen yet. But it definitely says something about its scratch resistance. Maybe I should take that into account as well.
As soon as I have made up my mind definitely - guess it is going to come down to cheaper versus looks.
threewheel
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I installed the Madstad, unable to open the frunk if the windshield is lowered. lost some screws over time!!! whatever you use, please use Loctite!
DickB - buying from somewhere that allows returns is a bit hard since I will have to import the screen. No, aftermarket screens in The Netherlands.
threewheel read about that - that to me is a downside to the madstadt. And tes, will use loctite on screws.
For now will have to find out how much both would be (with import fees) and then make up my mind.
threewheel read about that - that to me is a downside to the madstadt. And tes, will use loctite on screws.
For now will have to find out how much both would be (with import fees) and then make up my mind.
DickB
Active member
Bummer. My bicycling friend returned 5 seats to Amazon before settling on one that he liked. I returned one windshield on my other motorcycle because it was just too short.
Yep, indeed. Just not enough Spyders/ Rykers in The Netherlands/ EU I think for aftermarket parts.
Anyway have in the meantime decided to go for the f4 clear 16" one - people seem to be very happy with them quality wise. And I think hight wise they will work well for me too. Am 5.7" and will also put a customseat on the Ryker so will sit a bit higher which will allow me, very likely, to look over the windshield.
Put in the order with Martinthevlogger the other day.
Anyway have in the meantime decided to go for the f4 clear 16" one - people seem to be very happy with them quality wise. And I think hight wise they will work well for me too. Am 5.7" and will also put a customseat on the Ryker so will sit a bit higher which will allow me, very likely, to look over the windshield.
Put in the order with Martinthevlogger the other day.
KnurledNut
New member
Took some pics of the Customs F4 windshield while out and about. It's 16" tall with the light tint.
sKiZo
New member
Started with the standard shield, and added SaengTa Stealth Edging for an extra couple inches of still air. Works slick. The hand bubbles are cheapies off Amazon and block a LOT of wind. It all fits and works well together.
PS - Just noticed the standard windshield frame includes what look like ported vents ... kewl! Was always a fan of the "pop vents" on the bigger fairings for keeping the shield from fogging.
PS - Just noticed the standard windshield frame includes what look like ported vents ... kewl! Was always a fan of the "pop vents" on the bigger fairings for keeping the shield from fogging.
foolofsand
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could--make yourself a little bottom bracket to move the top of the windshield toward the rider--only couple of inches but maybe just enough--i am toying with the idea since the
f4 is way to big and i cant stand looking through the top edge or the shield itself--i may have to cut the shield
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