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YOUR WINDSHIELD CHOICE ON F3? Gustaffson, Madstad, Rifle, California Scientific, F4

Recently contacted Cal Sci

SpyderHands said:
I just spoke with someone today who gave a huge recommendation for the Cal Sci windshields for the F3.

He said he was very happy with his decision.

Any other Cal Sci-Fi owners?
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I recently contacted California Scientific and asked if they would allow a trial period as I live in Ohio and cannot make it to their facility. I have already purchased the Blue Ridge and a Gustaffsson and both allow helmet buffeting from the wind. I am still searching for a comfortable solution but do not want to keep spending $$$ on shields that do not solve the problem. Why is this so hard? It has also been suggested to me that my helmet is not tight enough allowing movement. I have purchased three helmets so far including a full face and another that is so tight I get a headache after 30 minutes of riding. The helmet is not the issue. I have been riding bikes since the age of 10.

As a statement to Cal Sci's customer service here is their reply, "You can ride it for a couple miles and sent it back undamaged for a refund." I have not purchased yet but being able to take a trial ride would entice me to give them a try. That is good customer service and confidence in their product.
 
F3s and a F4 customs 28inch windshield

Anyone out there that is 5 10 have a 28 in F4 customs windshield ?
Looking for feedback and pics on how you like it and siteline height from the flat area on top of tank.
Hoping there is help out there.
Dean
 
Windshield

This is a clear shield. The tint is a nice option also and there are pictures of these on our web site sww.f4customs.com also.
Thanks
Don
LisaLimited said:
I am also deciding about windshields. Which windshield is shown in the large pic in the text of your post? It doesn't look like the tinted F4.
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BakaDean said:
Anyone out there that is 5 10 have a 28 in F4 customs windshield ?
Looking for feedback and pics on how you like it and siteline height from the flat area on top of tank.
Hoping there is help out there.
Dean
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Dean - did you ever get any feedback on your post? Did you get a 28" F4? I am 5'9" and also considering a 28". Thanks.

Scott
 
For BakaDean (post 62) and Sbdraz (post 64)

BakaDean and Sbdraz:
Not exactly the answer you're looking for, but close... I ryde a 2017 F3L; I'm 5'10", and the usual driver; my lady passenger is 5'6" and we go out two-up 95% of the time. A month or so ago, I replaced the stock OEM 'low-boy-with-lip' BRP windshield with a 23" F4 lightly tinted shield (no vent). I find myself looking mostly just over the top edge when gazing ten seconds down the road, but through the shield if checking things 50'-100' directly in front of me. The shield itself is fine, nice quality, a lot wider than the small stock shield, as well as much taller. You don't need an overly tall shield to deflect the wind over your head. The 23" is quite tall enough to move the air well above me, and 'the flow' also just clears my wife's head as well. Sure cuts down the buffeting, but still leaves some air movement. A vent really isn't needed IMHO, as there is already a fair-sized gap at the bottom, between the frunk lid and the shield proper. Also, the F4 shield fits the same standard mounting brackets as the short BRP shield. Just 4 bolts and less than ten minutes time to change

The two of us didn't mind the breezier F3 ryde, compared to the RT; we enjoy the open air. We were prepared to continue, but Don at F4 had a great deal on a used shield, so we decided to try it out. We're glad we did. The customer service at F4 was terrific, and the product has pleased us in the result. Our 23" shield cuts down the wind considerably. I have even thought of maybe lowering the shield a couple of inches so that I don't have the 'split' (sometimes over, sometimes through) vision, but even that is tolerable. It all comes down to a question of how tall do you really want to go? You'll find that even the 23" shield will push almost all of the oncoming air over your heads. In fact, I can often ryde with my visor wide open and not feel anything; my missus does the same. As for choice of clear vs. tinted, I might just go back to clear next time, although the light tint helps in bright sun.

Hope this helps. Just do what YOU feel most comfortable with; it may take some experimenting.
 
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Of all the windshields on this thread, how many are DOT approved? In some states its the law.
 
How does one find out if their shield is DOT approved or not. Its not stamped or stickered like helmets, so how would an officer know if the shield is DOT approved????? I don't see that this would be a problem with law enforcement. He sure wouldn't write you up for a non approved DOT shield. I think he would have better things to do, than looking to see if your shield is DOT approved.:banghead::banghead::banghead:
 
The problem is normal acrylic will shatter by a rock with speeds of 15 mph. You are right that this law is rarely enforced but personally I want a shield that is safe to ryde behind.

Acrylic is only about 3% as impact resistant as polycarbonate. Normal acrylic shatters upon impact, and therefore is considered an unsafe material for windshields. Acrylic is very chemically resistant, and is more transparent than glass - glass absorbs about half again as much light as acrylic does. Acrylic forms easily at high temperatures, about 300°. However, machining acrylic at room temperature is difficult. It's not very easy to cut acrylic with a saw or drill holes in acrylic without shattering or weakening the material.
Polycarbonate is a DOT approved material for making windshields; normal acrylic is not. Some states require DOT approved windshields, and therefore in these states a normal acrylic windshield is actually illegal, however these laws are rarely enforced. Normal acrylic can be shattered by an impact from a rock moving at speeds as low as 15mph.
We use a special high cost acrylic called Impact Modified Acrylic. This form of acrylic is DOT approved for windshields. We use only DOT certified impact resistant plastics to make Calsci windshields. Our windshields will not shatter if hit by a rock. We test our windshields by shooting them with a .22 caliber rifle and verifying that the windshield maintains its basic integrity without shedding small pieces that could impact your face or eyes. No windshield can protect you against everything, but we do our best to make certain that our windshields protect you against the small rocks frequently thrown up by other vehicle's tires.



https://calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Fairing.html
 
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The site that sells the windshields will say if they are DOT approved. If they dont say, I would assume they are not.
 
I bought the f4 customs 32inch windshield works great
I am 5 ft 10 wind goes over the top of my head I have the F3S spider
 
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I had a Cal-Sci on my GS, loved it. Tried one on my F3 and did not like it at all. Ended up with the Blue Ridge with an Xscreen extension, great for me and my passenger.
 
hawkiii said:
Bad air on the back side of the shield. Bounced my head around.
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Thats why I am making the change. Bad air from my tall boy. The cal Sci im getting is vented to eliminate back pressure and taller. I noticed the new tall boys are vented now but are still too short. I still get the full force air around my forhead.
 
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