Has anyone ridden with the OEM '08-09 windshield AND the '10-11 windshield? Is the taller '10-11 shield much of an improvement over the earlier windshield in the "all the way up" position? I have run my '09 with the shield all the way down since I bought the bike. With the cooler mornings we've had lately, I've tried putting the shield up but I just get crazy buffeting and wind noise on my helmet. I don't want to spend a lot of money on a new aftermarket screen so I'm wondering if picking up a used '10-11 OEM would be worth it.
Has anyone ridden with the OEM '08-09 windshield AND the '10-11 windshield? Is the taller '10-11 shield much of an improvement over the earlier windshield in the "all the way up" position? I have run my '09 with the shield all the way down since I bought the bike. With the cooler mornings we've had lately, I've tried putting the shield up but I just get crazy buffeting and wind noise on my helmet. I don't want to spend a lot of money on a new aftermarket screen so I'm wondering if picking up a used '10-11 OEM would be worth it.
Don't waste your money. I've had both. Keep the 08-09 for summer and get a proper sheild for the other seasons.
I have a 2010 bike......with a 2008 windshield on it. I only put the stock (taller) windshield on in really cold weather - and even then not always. I'm actually thinking of cutting down the short windshield. I happen to like some wind from my chest up.Similar situation here - 08 with both OEM windshields. Short in hot weather, tall when cooler. I'm planning on cutting the short one a few inches.
But to answer your question - if you don't want a wind blast the newer one is better and calmer.
I enjoy rocking the 08 shield in the Summer, for more air, and I have a Laminar Lip on the 10 shield for the cold Months. With The lip on the 10, it works perfect. Vewy Vewy quiet.
I was never much of a windshield person prior to purchasing my Concours. After a while I decided I needed to do something so I bought an 08 windshield for $50 bucks and did this to it.
I use it for the summer months when the temps are above 70 degrees. Then I put the stock 08 shield back on. I've never tried a taller one because I just don't like the looks of them.