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Windvest Windshield Advice

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#1 ·
Looking for some advice here. I want to replace my stock windshield with a Windvest windshield. The question is size. I'm 5'11". According to their chart, an 11" windshield is recommended. That seems a little tall to me. Anyone out there of similar size to me have experience on what size you use and recommend? I don't mind a little wind in the hair, but I am wanting to deflect as much wind/rain around me (especially in colder riding months here in Minnesota).
If you prefer a different windshield than Windvest, I'm open to your recommendations there as well!
 
#2 ·
I'm 6'2" and am running the 9" but I have had the 11" , it may be too tall for you . I would recommend the 10" actually for your height . I like the shorter shield for the warmer temps , but now I wish I was running the 11 ...
 
#4 ·
Thanks LILMAGS500. One question: With the 11" and your height, I'm assuming you aren't looking through the windshield and your eyes are just over it. Is there a fair amount of "eye clearance" above the windshield using that size for you?
 
#7 ·
I'm 6' and using the 11" Windvest I thought the bubble was just a little too low. I switched to a Gustafsson 12" Euroflip and its perfect.(I see fully over both)
At 5' 11" the 11" Windvest will probably be great for you
 
#8 ·
I'm 6'-1" using the 10" windvest. Kinda wish I had the 11" at 65mph there is a lot of wind banging around my head. Although that could be the empty space between my ears. I look well over the 10", you don't even notice it after a while
 
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#12 ·
does the windvest keep the wind off your head ? there looks like there is a little up curve that redirects air flow? i have the stock wondshield and i look through it not over it but it keeps the wind off my head. i like the look of the windvest but wont spend the money if my head is going to get bounced around.
Jim
 
#13 ·
If you're running with a stock windshield.....something like the Windvest is a whole other world of comfort :grin
 
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#15 ·
ha ha barn door... thats describes it. so PAIN what exactly do you mean ?
 
#16 ·
I think he though you had an XC with the 6" screen , not realizing you have a Tour .... You will love the WV in warmer temps for a little more airflow and your head WILL NOT SHAKE , I run the 9" WV and love it .
 
#25 ·
Im 6'2" and have a 10 right now. 12 should be at my house on Monday so I will give a comparison between the two if anyone is interested. I am using fork lowers as well. 10 works fine but I'm just looking to see if I can get a little bit less wind. Come Tuesday, one of the shields will be up for sale.
 
#32 ·
Put the 12" on and it works perfectly for me. My chin is right at the top of the windshield when I am riding but due to the design of the windshield, it shoots all of the wind away from my face. Big improvement over the 10" for my size, but I am all upper body. 32" inseam at 6'2".
 
#31 ·
I used the MadStad brackets with the stock shield and it worked like a charm! I just hated the way it looked. I had the KW and MadStad but the concave part of the shield was directly in my line of sight.


Dallas Fire Fighter/ Navy Senior Chief
 
#34 ·
New Windvest

I figured that since I started this thread, I'd better report in. Today I installed a new 11" Windvest and took the bike out for a test ride. It's the perfect height for my 5'11" height. The wind came just a couple of inches over my head. At 75 MPH down the freeway (with a helmet), my head got jostled a little bit, but very tolerable.thumb up
 

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#35 ·
I'm shocked you had any wind with the lowers on and the 11" .... I have the 9" and love it , not much turbulence at all . Looks great on your bike ! thumb up
 
#37 ·
I'm thinking part of the problem might just be my helmet. It's an open style with no chin/jaw protection, but an attached visor. I had similar issues on my Harley. It also has a low-profile windscreen. At high speeds, the jostling would start. A friend of mine was recently in a motorcycle accident and he's been hounding me to get a full face helmet. He went down going 30 MPH when a dog ran out in front of him. It's amazing the damage to him, his helmet and his bike at 30 MPH. (No, it wasn't a Victory.) I'm thinking it's time for a new helmet.
 
#41 ·
Sweet helmet! This'n is more Vader esque
 

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