Duff
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After using a Cee bailey's windshield and headlight guards on my 05 for about 28 of the 29 thousand miles I had on it, it was a given that I would want a new windshield on my 08. So, I ordered a new shield, slapped it on and I LIKE IT!
OK, so there was a little more to it than that.
First, I went to the website and noticed that they had changed a couple things. I no longer had the option of +1" wide on the GenII shields. Hmm... guess that is because the stocker is a little wider on the GenII already. I could go more, but I didn't want a wide shield. Stock width will have to do.
Next, I find that, not only can I go taller than stock, but I can go shorter than stock! OK, more choices, but I know what I'm after; taller! So, I select a +2" taller and add the "flip". The "flip" allows the shield to push the air even higher without raising the height of the shield. I preferred this for two reasons: One, I like the look of the shorter windshield. Two, I like to look over the windshield while riding. With the flip, I can still do that.
So, I wait about a week for them to make the shield (they custom build each order) and then I get the shipping notification. Shield arrived about a day later. (They are in eastern CA, so it's a short trip.) Order arrived and there is a problem. As soon as I pulled it out of the box, I could tell it was the wrong one. There was obviously no "flip" and I could tell without even taking it out of the protective wrap. This was on Wednesday about 4pm. I grabbed the phone and called them and let them know what happened. The guy I spoke with was VERY helpful and understanding. They made a mistake and would correct it the next day. I got a call the next day with an RMA and was told they would "rush" the build order and ship before the end of the week. (He could have just told me they were going to build it that morning and ship it that afternoon!) Thursday afternoon, I get a shipping notification. Expected delivery day: Friday. Next evening, UPS pulled up and left the replacement shield along with a call-tag for the old.
The main reason I mention all this is because of the terrific customer service I received. Never a poor attitude, never and questioning response.
Now, about the windshield:
Here is a picture of it in the down position...
Here is a picture of it in the full up position...
With it in the down position, I have plenty of air on my helmet. Raise it about half-way and I am clear of all but bad buffeting winds and still easily looking over the top. Raise it the full height and I am able to look through it and be totally protected. I'm surrounded by a VERY nice cocoon of air. I think it is even better than my 05 was.
No strange noises, whistles, buffeting or anything like that. The redesign of the GenII really seems to have made a difference when it comes to the backpressure in the cockpit. I will have NO NEED to modify this windshield with extra vent holes.
Anyway, I'm a happy camper and I'll let you all know if anything changes after a long ride.
5' 10.5" Tall
195 pounds
Bars are in the full-back position which should make me sit up a bit taller.
Seat is in the lower position so that I have better footing.
FWIW, I have about 2-3 inches of "head-room" before I start feeling the air again when in the up postition.
Hope sthis helps!
OK, so there was a little more to it than that.
First, I went to the website and noticed that they had changed a couple things. I no longer had the option of +1" wide on the GenII shields. Hmm... guess that is because the stocker is a little wider on the GenII already. I could go more, but I didn't want a wide shield. Stock width will have to do.
Next, I find that, not only can I go taller than stock, but I can go shorter than stock! OK, more choices, but I know what I'm after; taller! So, I select a +2" taller and add the "flip". The "flip" allows the shield to push the air even higher without raising the height of the shield. I preferred this for two reasons: One, I like the look of the shorter windshield. Two, I like to look over the windshield while riding. With the flip, I can still do that.
So, I wait about a week for them to make the shield (they custom build each order) and then I get the shipping notification. Shield arrived about a day later. (They are in eastern CA, so it's a short trip.) Order arrived and there is a problem. As soon as I pulled it out of the box, I could tell it was the wrong one. There was obviously no "flip" and I could tell without even taking it out of the protective wrap. This was on Wednesday about 4pm. I grabbed the phone and called them and let them know what happened. The guy I spoke with was VERY helpful and understanding. They made a mistake and would correct it the next day. I got a call the next day with an RMA and was told they would "rush" the build order and ship before the end of the week. (He could have just told me they were going to build it that morning and ship it that afternoon!) Thursday afternoon, I get a shipping notification. Expected delivery day: Friday. Next evening, UPS pulled up and left the replacement shield along with a call-tag for the old.
The main reason I mention all this is because of the terrific customer service I received. Never a poor attitude, never and questioning response.
Now, about the windshield:
Here is a picture of it in the down position...
Here is a picture of it in the full up position...
With it in the down position, I have plenty of air on my helmet. Raise it about half-way and I am clear of all but bad buffeting winds and still easily looking over the top. Raise it the full height and I am able to look through it and be totally protected. I'm surrounded by a VERY nice cocoon of air. I think it is even better than my 05 was.
No strange noises, whistles, buffeting or anything like that. The redesign of the GenII really seems to have made a difference when it comes to the backpressure in the cockpit. I will have NO NEED to modify this windshield with extra vent holes.
Anyway, I'm a happy camper and I'll let you all know if anything changes after a long ride.
Dang, guys, I really HAD intended to post the basic info so that people knew what "type" of person the review came from. So, here are the basics:JamesK said:
5' 10.5" Tall
195 pounds
Bars are in the full-back position which should make me sit up a bit taller.
Seat is in the lower position so that I have better footing.
FWIW, I have about 2-3 inches of "head-room" before I start feeling the air again when in the up postition.
Hope sthis helps!
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