2008 Windshield Height

[jim oneill]

I,m selling my 05 to buy a new 08 and have a windshield question. The 05 oem shield did nothing for me and I got a Cal Sciences shield that was great. I know the new model supposedly has a new shield that features some kind of "scratch resistance", however I,m wondering if I,m going to have the same problem "heightwise" as i had with my 05? Can any 08 owners relate their experience thus far with the functionality of the 08 shield? Is it high enough? Does it work well? I,m 6 feet tall, and again found the oem shield on my 05 just did not cut it. Any thoughts 08 owners? thanks JIM

 

[TheBlueStreak]

Jim,

The shield on the 08 is the same height and width as the 06 & 07. The only difference is the new coating. I rode a few 05's and 06 & 07's and there is a great improvement in the shield coverage and fairing. The 05's I rode were SOOO loud that I needed to wear ear plugs. The GEN II (06, 07 & 08) bikes have really improved so much so that all you hear is engine sound. I'm 5'9" and the shield in the full up position was great. I was able to look over it but get great wind block. My Brother is 6' and he thought he would need a slightly taller shield. Yamaha makes a OEM touring shield for around $100. It is 1/2" wider and 4" taller than stock. You can see it on the Yamaha site under windshield accessories.

I will be picking up an 08 in March!

Rob

 

[7mary3]

At 6'3" the stock shield is useless to me. I have a +3 rifle on the way. I will let you know how I like it when I get some road time with It.

 

[Baz]

You will need an aftermearket shield. The stock 08 is same as 07 & o6 models.

I am 5'11" and had a laminar lip on my 06 fjr (I ride with the seat in the highest up position). To get clean air I would have to put the shield all the way up. I just ordered a Cee Baily +3 wide +4 high shield. There is 2 feet of snow on the ground here so i will let you know around April how it works. My guess is that it will be perfect.

 

[gregory]

I'm 5'8" and the stocker is to short for me. I get mild wind in the upright position and I know the my pillon will be getting tons o wind when she gets on.

Greg