Azguzzi
Just got it firing!
I got my Custom last week and
I love it but want some wind protection. I see you have the MG fly screen. It looks great. Does it provide any protection?
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Cal 1400 Screen Options
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I got my Custom last week and
I love it but want some wind protection. I see you have the MG fly screen. It looks great. Does it provide any protection?
Azguzzi
Just got it firing!
I sprung for the stock touring windshield. Installed it today. Easy but lower windshield mounting bolts were short by 5mm. Ride tomorrow. I may cut it down after I get some miles on it.
I have the MG flyscreen, and quite frankly ther is not much difference on or off.
The jury is still out if it looks better on or of...
MG Mike
The jury is still out if it looks better on or of...
MG Mike
Azguzzi
Just got it firing!
Mike
Thanks for getting back to. I ended getting the barn door windshield from the Touring. It's a big improvement but will need some tweeting. The air blast is now at the top of my helmet, but if I ride visor up I get tons of turbulence in my eyes. Living in AZ, I like the extra air with the visor open. But it does takes the strain off my neck, which is why I got it. My dealer recommends trying a Laminar Lip for fine tuning. It's less than $100 so I will give it a try.
AZ Guzzi...You may want to check this site for wind buffeting fix...It says a few spacers will do the trick..
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guzzicalifornia.forumcircle.com/viewforum.php?f=2&
Azguzzi
Just got it firing!
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I've only ridden witht the new windshield once for < 100 mi. And on a very windy day. Been raining in AZ for the last week or so, so not enough time to ride much. I would like to put a few hundred more miles on the bike before I make another change.
Likely I will add the spaces next as it's a cheap easy tweek.
I read that one a while back and plan to revisit it. Thanks for the reminder.
I've only ridden witht the new windshield once for < 100 mi. And on a very windy day. Been raining in AZ for the last week or so, so not enough time to ride much. I would like to put a few hundred more miles on the bike before I make another change.
Likely I will add the spaces next as it's a cheap easy tweek.
Nothing yet... I'll reach back out to them again and post when I hear back.
Azguzzi
Just got it firing!
Several hundred miles now. Big improvement over no shield. Wind breaks at the crown of my helmet. If I ride with visor up turbulence makes my eyes water. Notch the visitor down a few clicks yields a big improvement.
Still get a lots of turbulence behind the windshield over 60. Going to try some spacers to get some air underneath. If that doesn't work will try laminar lip.
Still get a lots of turbulence behind the windshield over 60. Going to try some spacers to get some air underneath. If that doesn't work will try laminar lip.
I fitted a Laminar Lip to my Touring screen 3,000km ago
because at 100kmh (60mph) my eyes were rattling.
The effect of the LL was dramatic, but the new low pressure area behind the screen made it feel like
my pillion was pushing my head forward.
I then fitted the lower screen deflectors which eliminated the 'low pressure shove.'
With the LL adding a diffused band of air at upper helmet level, my vision is
now clear. I would say I have so far achieved about 80% of what I wanted.
I will now also try the spacers.
because at 100kmh (60mph) my eyes were rattling.
The effect of the LL was dramatic, but the new low pressure area behind the screen made it feel like
my pillion was pushing my head forward.
I then fitted the lower screen deflectors which eliminated the 'low pressure shove.'
With the LL adding a diffused band of air at upper helmet level, my vision is
now clear. I would say I have so far achieved about 80% of what I wanted.
I will now also try the spacers.
Azguzzi
Just got it firing!
I ordered the lower shields and touring handle bars.
Azguzzi
Just got it firing!
Had the stock windshield cut down 5" min impact on wind protection. Looks much better than stock barn door
The tall screen that came on my Touring model was pretty good but did cause some buffeting and now that the weather is getting warmer I wanted more air flow. I grabbed the small screen and it looks good and provides clean air but would love to try the medium screen to see if it is a Goldilocks of windscreens.
Derek Wiltshire
Just got it firing!
Have just fitted the Guzzi screen lowers.
They have made a big difference.
I am 5' 9" with inside leg of 31"
They have made a big difference.
I am 5' 9" with inside leg of 31"
berts56
Just got it firing!
I just got a 15 Tourer and at 5' 8" my eyes set right at the top of the windshield or slightly under. annoying as I generally like to look over it for a less distorted view. Your post caught my eye as I have been wondering about do just what you did.
What kind of shop did this for you? I've been wondering where to have it done for a clean job.
I had been mulling over the cut depth thinking one or two inches but your 5" was a bold move. Really really no loss of wind protection?
I can't speak to the cut down but did find going from the stock touring screen to the short factory screen provided much more wind but the wind is very smooth and comfortable. Wind was actually more smooth with the small screen than the full size screen that came from factory. When it gets really cold it may make sense to get a bit more wind blockage but as of today I don't see myself going back to the big factory screen. If I get cold with the little one I may grab the medium shield but more likely I'll just wear an extra layer. The little screen is very nice looking and effective at putting me in a nice smooth air stream.
Jeff Amfahr
Just got it firing!
By short factory screen, do you mean sport or medium (at least, those are the names in the accessory catalog)?
I've been using the short/sport screen which should be these part numbers:
Sport Screen For Lower Brackets code 2S000548
Code:605853M+606255M+605854M+2S000546. Unfortunately, it is too small to fit on the standard touring screen mounts so you need to buy the lower mounts/brackets which I believe is this part number: Lower Brackets code 2S000542.
This has worked very well for me even on the expressways but is costly with the screen and bracket cost being needed.
I did not find too many options for this model. Here is a tiny option which was not too expensive for this model of bike: http://www.harpermoto.com/california-1400-custom-sport-windshield.html.