Best Windscreen for the Connie

[mikeb2411]

Give us a report with your impressions once you've put a few miles on that screen.

I will

[robinmdanner]

Good choice Mike.. I'm sure you'll feel a real difference behind it. Let us know..

[backwards1]

I have both OEM shields , Calsci XL Wide & National Cycle Vstream and my favorite is the Vstream.  Calsci makes a weird airflow combo with my Shoei RF1200 helmet at 6'1. I have to run it max height to reduce the turbulence noise. Could be more of the helmet though sense webbikeworld did state the RF1200 helmet was noisy with windshields, maybe I should of bought the GT-air.  Calsci is great for winter time though, covers my hands really well. Thinking I might sell it if my SSD performance hand guards work well with my Vstream. I also like what I saw in the demo video showing the strength of the National Cycle windshields. And looks wise my preference still is the Vstream over Calsci, being in my mid 30's the Calsci gives it almost a grandpa(no offense to the "wiser" members  ) look. But sense I care more about function this was never an issue when I ran the Calsci all winter and really enjoyed it. Like the OP I don't have a perfect wind reduction with it but it works the best out of the 4. I think an ultra tall would be my only option for silent air pocket riding.

VStream gets my vote followed by the OEM small for summer. Crazy how much quieter it is with free air flow of the lowered OEM on my helmet.. and cooler.

[Caffeinated]

Thanks for all the input guys! I've made my decision and went with the Aeroflow Tall...placed the order to day!

Good choice....that's what I've got. Best screen I've had out of stock 1st gen, stock 2nd gen, Cee Bailey ultra tour, v-stream, Cal-sci large. I thought the Cal-sci was great, but it had to be fully up to get the quiet pocket. This AeroFlow large lets tons of air through and I don't have to raise it very far to be in the bubble.

I will say though that the Aeroflow is cracking at the upper right mounting hole. Not sure why it's cracking there, since most mounting pressure is on the center screw.  I plan on drilling a small hole at the end of the crack so it does not continue.

[Dubsak]

Excellent choice!  I have the tall Aeroflow, and it is absolutely spectacular.  People complain about the looks, but it works so good...who cares!!  I don't think it looks bad and the flow characteristics make up for any aesthetic issues. 

[mikeb2411]

Excellent choice!  I have the tall Aeroflow, and it is absolutely spectacular.  People complain about the looks, but it works so good...who cares!!  I don't think it looks bad and the flow characteristics make up for any aesthetic issues.

Good to know...thanks!

[mikeb2411]

Installed the new "Large" Aeroflow windscreen last night and rode to work today...AMAZING

I was amazed at how quiet highway speeds have become...80mph doesn't sound like 80 anymore! I can ride with my visor up !

I was skeptical about the windscreen when purchasing it, about its looks and functionality, but I'm a believer now! It looks fine...not ugly at all IMO. The looks are one thing but the windscreen's functionality is amazing! Great wind protection and REALLY QUIET! The VStream doesn't come close to what the Aeroflow does. Now, I haven't tried a Cee Baileys and hear they are really goo too but I'm sold...it will be Aeroflow from now on!

Thank you everyone for chiming in and giving your opinion...I appreciate the support!

[robinmdanner]

  ... Next time you're out riding with your screen in it's best position and the circumstance is right, place your hand forward toward the middle of the screen. You will feel a strong laminar "pipe" of vertical airflow being held in the recess of the screen from bottom to top. This is the key and success to the design of the shield. The enlarged opening at the bottom feels "counter-intuitive" when you first look at it and try to think about how it works....but dang....it DOES work well..

[Dubsak]

Glad you like it!  Before the Aeroflow, I had the biggest Calsci....the only way it was usable for me, was all the way up.  Everything else was extremely noisy and turbulent.  The Aeroflow was like night and day...I can ride comfortably with it in any position. 

[mikeb2411]

  ... Next time you're out riding with your screen in it's best position and the circumstance is right, place your hand forward toward the middle of the screen. You will feel a strong laminar "pipe" of vertical airflow being held in the recess of the screen from bottom to top. This is the key and success to the design of the shield. The enlarged opening at the bottom feels "counter-intuitive" when you first look at it and try to think about how it works....but dang....it DOES work well..

Did that this morning on my way to work. It's pretty awesome how it works... and it works well. Thanks again  !

[tomp]

Guess I did differently than others.  Got a national Cycles VStream and added a laminar Lip, I had laying around.  Now I can go from total wind, to total protection, by pressing the windshield button up or down.  I am very happy with this set up... tp

[lddave]

I will say though that the Aeroflow is cracking at the upper right mounting hole. Not sure why it's cracking there, since most mounting pressure is on the center screw.  I plan on drilling a small hole at the end of the crack so it does not continue.

I have the large aeoflow and mine developed cracks on the top left mounting hole .

[mikeb2411]

I have the large aeoflow and mine developed cracks on the top left mounting hole .

Did you use "Loctite" on the screws when you installed the windscreen...just asking?

[stevewfl]

I was warned if I tightened mine past "snug" it would eventually crack up.  I was told to trust the loctite, and 90,000 miles no issues yet

[mikeb2411]

I was warned if I tightened mine past "snug" it would eventually crack up.  I was told to trust the loctite, and 90,000 miles no issues yet

When I installed mine the instructions said "DO NOT USE LOCTITE". The Loctite supposedly makes the plastic brittle and it will crack. This is according to Aeroflow.

[tomp]

Sounds like I did OK not using any adhesive when I installed my V-Stream.  It's still secure, even witha Laminar Lip at the top, too. . .

[stevewfl]

When I installed mine the instructions said "DO NOT USE LOCTITE". The Loctite supposedly makes the plastic brittle and it will crack. This is according to Aeroflow.

I used the loctite on the end of the bolts so I wouldn't have to over tighten them, not on the plastic. if you noticed when removing, Kawasaki had those mounting bolts full of crap too.

[mikeb2411]

I used the loctite on the end of the bolts so I wouldn't have to over tighten them, not on the plastic. if you noticed when removing, Kawasaki had those mounting bolts full of crap too.

Loctite "out-gasses" and that can have an adverse affect on certain plastics...Aeroflows windscreen being one of those plastics.

[stevewfl]

right on, again I used it where kawasaki had it between the thread and the bolt, not touching any plastic

[mikeb2411]

right on, again I used it where kawasaki had it between the thread and the bolt, not touching any plastic

Cool...I thought about it because they say not to "over tighten" but give no torque specs so when is it "too tight"?