Windshield top level with my line of sight - any recommendations for replacement?

[Smitty42]

New to the Spyder world and basically any motorcycle, I acquired a 2021 Sypder RT Limited and enjoying the riding. My problem is that when my windshield is all the way down it is almost level with my line of sight which doesn’t seem right to me. It appears that the previous owner installed an aftermarket windshield since it is 24in from bottom center to top and I understand that stock is 25in. I have been considering replacing it and have been looking a various dealers but cannot seem to find what I think I want.

1. 20-22 inches
2. Possible flip up (brother has one on his Gullwing)
3. light tint
4. standard width with vents at bottom
5. Am I wrong about the height issue mentioned above.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[NoTyme]

I would like to find a recurve, like the Long Ride Shield on my Harley. The curve at the top of the windshield seems to really help with pushing the wind up over my head, but LRS does not make one for the Spyder.

 

[troop]

Look at member Quickdraws ad in "FOR SALE BY OWNER" forum. He has a 20" Freedom recurve shield for sale. Also, check out a 7Jurock shield. They can also cut out the vent holes.

CAN AM SPYDER RT / RTS FITS 2010-2022

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[Clark]

New to the Spyder world and basically any motorcycle, I acquired a 2021 Sypder RT Limited and enjoying the riding. My problem is that when my windshield is all the way down it is almost level with my line of sight which doesn’t seem right to me. It appears that the previous owner installed an aftermarket windshield since it is 24in from bottom center to top and I understand that stock is 25in. I have been considering replacing it and have been looking a various dealers but cannot seem to find what I think I want.

1. 20-22 inches
2. Possible flip up (brother has one on his Gullwing)
3. light tint
4. standard width with vents at bottom
5. Am I wrong about the height issue mentioned above.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

You could cut it down a couple of inches. I did it not long ago, when I had my Triumph motorcycle. There weren't a lot of options for after market windscreens.

Put Painter's tape on both sides of the windscreen over the area you want to cut; Sharpie the line that you want; take a jigsaw with a down cutting laminate blade (the teeth point down instead of up); and finish up by smoothing around the edge with a file.

 

[johnv50]

Check with 7Jurock, they will make a shield to your dimensions with a recurve for less than $200.

 

[old Timer]

Just a thought, In my many years... no, eons of motorcycling experience, the ideal with any type of open vehicle experience, (motorcycle, trike) with any type of wind shield, it is best to see over the shield rather than looking thru it. If done correctly, the wind either brushes the top of your helmet or just over it.