Windshield height

[Jeff96]

I've had my C10 less than a year. The trim has come off the lexan, which isn't' a big deal, but I noticed the edge looks like it has tool marks on it like it may have been shortened at one point.  I'm 6'2 and the wind blast hits my helmet just above the visor.

My questions:
What is the stock height of the windshield? Can someone throw a tape measure on theirs?
Would a taller windshield or adjustable deflector make the ride quieter for a tall rider?
Is there a Canadian seller for this sort of thing?

Thanks in advance

[connie_rider]

Don't have a C-10 anymore to measure. Sounds like the curved section of your windshield was removed?
If so, you might try one of these to see if it helps.
I use a MRA Vario windshield on my bike {C-14}, and it has one of these.
Really helps control the wind.
I liked it so much that I installed a deflector on a cut down windshield on my C-10.
(That was marginally successful as I cut it too short).. {OOps} But the deflector itself did work..

Ride safe, Ted

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-Windshield-Extension-Spoiler-Windscreen-Deflector-For-Motorcycles/174428450294?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item289cbeedf6:g:vnUAAOSwKbRfWHL6&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkSG%252BOFgrj2Yvbvmrj2TAdM8UJQ9rUBpWmbs8uVtLCnmkIbVBB03rUeWokMBKMetL3XD4%252BBSEDG3vQktJ6PqkMvW584H7h1I3frykD62fda1rQbmekLZ4gndDWPQ%252B8a5yY%252B%252Bm2Lx74AfIwoWlmCkKbADNkcwK1Ur15tezpXFRiKLVzmWUHe9%252FmDRIv1mky54ZbEQePuy9a6zEPS6RSyhB0WnGHbqvu50oJ5FGtjsXWAGWaCGYhaNW0FOzTY%252BiHTYlJwj1QQOFoIaFLave7oSyUH%252BGBPf%252Bm5sCBp%252FQXEV249gkthhFq2e%252BTw92JKvt6Y7k9LqTwcmXClkXxwbpm2pFv8i%252BNyCQKTha6w23ZRl3zKeiNbpYQh5Sl0eBZIW7R843E74IgYoFzP%252FiqPl7tEhbfWFWu4sc0ce%252FCxsCTZH0wD3JzoD6jGZP91pfUs4%252B5yeNtxHCqc%252Bn7wkyj5dLG3zYBZBcvd8qDX8RH3Qu6sNFQlyYro1rybkTOcHu8UY9%252FHNbC4C28rgRJSVaTb%252FBq8fSEsLMXC8XzfwGL7X8BUOdBZOI1%252BOza3pIfvLt8NkR6lx44y7LhwJt2NHqWM3KIK%252ByBSJjQmh3WsAgV7eq8JigdUMeT16RRTEUpxF9eW9dqTuYSPTM%252B1%252BWl2GyBXMiz5eXCFnBsK7BfkDh6vpbdvW%252B0B724CkbL8Zcz19NB80TuKuch5F8TFLsFfTj70LDMsPNQ6sxaVEmYbpuzZMZw0KaZt9vhOfEtlc%252FXO7OvRVbvuyMjVwDJE8loy83Uig4niN6Vz7XGoefrZtJfEtWMCfVhFxQ%253D%7Ccksum%3A1744284502942a4a792c979141478208d7b7020433b9%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524

[George R. Young]

Homemade:

https://web.ncf.ca/ag136/windshield.htm

[Stasch]

Would a taller windshield or adjustable deflector make the ride quieter for a tall rider?

Yes but one size doesn't fit all.

I tried multiple aftermarket and home made windshields.  None really met my needs.  The quietest ones were also the hottest in summer.

I ended up with a Madstad which is adjustable and is the quietest overall that I tried.  I like it a lot.

Some helmets are significantly noisier than others.  When I made a helmet change from an HJC C12 to a GMax dual sport (which I really like) any remaining buffeting and noise with the Madstad windshield all the way down was much less.

The difference between helmets was also very noticeable on the dual sport, with or without a its windshield.

[Boomer]

I've tried the deflectors and one GTR with a Laminar Lip fitted and the quietest was my Rifle base with a tall screen fitted.
I choose screen height for touring such that I look over it, but if I hunch up, I'm looking through it.
For me that resulted in the 5" Rifle base plus a 25.5" screen on top, but I am tall and have a Russell DayLong saddle that is higher than OEM as well as 2" bar risers.

However, whatever screen you choose needs a vent of some kind to reduce the low pressure behind the screen.

CalSci have a good method of getting the right screen height for you here
https://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Windshields.html

[Jeff96]

Thanks for the replies.

I had another look at what I have; it's a "Secdem by Bullster". I'm guessing that's an aftermarket replacement?  It does have a lip near the top, but it measures 20" from bottom to top including the area bolted onto the fairing. There's some stress cracking around some of the bolts, so I'm going to look at a replacement or making one. I have made an extension for a bike by putting a sheet of acrylic in the oven, then pulling it out and laying it over a male mold. It worked pretty well, but I didn't attempt a 'laminar lip'

[connie_rider]

If you post in the wanted section, someone will have a stocker or an aftermarket that you can buy.
Not all the aftermarket's have a laminar lip, and some hate the lip as they feel it causes buffeting.

Do some research, talk to others about what shields they use, and then decide which way you want to go.

By the way, I don't have a screen to measure, but I think I recall that the stocker is 21" tall.

Ride safe, Ted

[Domani]

I just bought the bike and the OEM windshield measures 45cm (17,7 inches). It's a GTR as I'm in Europe, but I don't think there were any differences with the Concours ?
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMiHImb31bGVN68A09iGeCKX9gT458qF10QuHJ9

I'm not tall, 5'58 but the windshield is still too short, the wind gets right on my helmet. I'll buy either a Rifle (see below) or a MRA windshield (Germany made) which is higher with 57cm (22,4 inches) and wider 60,5cm (23,8 inches). Don't know if you can find them in Canada ?
https://www.mrashop.de/com/model-based-products/kawasaki/gtr-1000/alle-bj/6244/gtr-1000-touring-windshield-arizona-ar-all-years?c=90004866

We also have Secdem Windshield in Europe but they are 55cm(21,6 inches) so slightly too short for me and the MRA is also wider
https://www.secdem.fr/fr/catalogue-produit.php?reference=BK015HP

Rifle has different heights and can be customized. That's ideal with the air intake system.
https://rifle.com/Concours%20Windshield%20System-P983.aspx
https://murphskits.com/rifle-windscreen-system-for-your-concours/

What's important about the height is to see the road just above the windshield and not through it. Otherwise with rain and worse rain at night you'll be blind. For instance for me, I can't have a windshield higher than 24 inches
It's easy to check. Seated on the bike with crutchs folded, measure what must be the maximum height of the windshield that allows you to see the road above it