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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: topsy_t on May 12, 2011, 12:29:21 PM

Title: MRA VarioTouring Screen Windshield reviews wanted
Post by: topsy_t on May 12, 2011, 12:29:21 PM

Looking for a summer shield, the stock Kawi shield creates a lot of turbulence, I'm about 6'4" tall.  How do you like the MRA VarioTouring?

Thanks

Title: Re: MRA VarioTouring Screen Windshield reviews wanted
Post by: ZG on May 12, 2011, 02:55:06 PM

I'm liking the risers on your avatar topsy... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/thumbsup.gif) (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/metal.gif)
 
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Title: Re: MRA VarioTouring Screen Windshield reviews wanted
Post by: COGnosticat0r on May 12, 2011, 03:05:46 PM

Quote from: topsy_t on May 12, 2011, 12:29:21 PM

Looking for a summer shield, the stock Kawi shield creates a lot of turbulence, I'm about 6'4" tall.  How do you like the MRA VarioTouring?

Thanks

I am 6' with a 32" inseam and at full up with the spoiler full up it is fine for blocking wind and keeping noise to a minimum.  When it is hot I put it full down with the spoiler still up and get good clean air.  If I put the spoiler down there is enough air to pull me off the bike at high speed.   Bottom line, I am pleased with the MRA and don't have plans on changing anytime soon.

Title: Re: MRA VarioTouring Screen Windshield reviews wanted
Post by: Irish-14 on May 12, 2011, 06:55:23 PM

Not sure if you saw the CalSci group buy on shorty tinted windshields that was posted on this board before it dumped, but it's a decent buy. 100$ vs 120$. I have one and like it, here's a pic. Go Irish!

Title: Re: MRA VarioTouring Screen Windshield reviews wanted
Post by: Rowlander on May 12, 2011, 08:33:40 PM

Being tall as you are I would probably go with their larger shield(only in their catalog). I have found that the air is pretty clean in no matter what the position with MRA. If you need the number and details of the larger I would be happy to send you the info. Send me an email - rowlander@yahoo.com.

Title: Re: MRA VarioTouring Screen Windshield reviews wanted
Post by: topsy_t on May 14, 2011, 05:42:47 PM

I actually want a short shield for summer, so the standard height MRA should be good.

Yeah, saw the group buy on the CalSci.  I have their large shield, and it's good, but I think I'm going to try the MRA since it has some adjustment in it.

Title: Re: MRA VarioTouring Screen Windshield reviews wanted
Post by: Bigcat on May 14, 2011, 07:35:07 PM

I've had mine since last summer and love it. I went with the tinted and like it so much, I didn't bother putting either of my winter shields back on..

Title: Re: MRA VarioTouring Screen Windshield reviews wanted
Post by: Bugnut on May 19, 2011, 08:01:44 PM

My first post back. Ah well.

I have a Vario, but moved from the actual screen that came with it and bolted it to the Kawi tall stock shield as an experiment. At 6'4" it works at a sweat spot raised about 2 inches. I also flipped the Vario adjustable part to reduce the buffet a bit more by smoothing it out a bit more.

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bugnut_bucket/Kawabunga/file-40.jpg)

Mike

Title: Re: MRA VarioTouring Screen Windshield reviews wanted
Post by: ZG on May 19, 2011, 08:05:21 PM

I'm liking the wheels Bugnut, looks great!  :thumbs: 8)