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Offline b206driver

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Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« on: October 09, 2011, 10:51:02 AM »
Gonna change the shield.......got it narrowed down to a Cee Bailey Ultra Tour Domed or a Cal Sci large. Comments, suggestions or personal experiences to share?
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Offline timbo

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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2011, 12:37:43 PM »
I went with the cal sci large. Can't comment on it yet. Will be here tomorrow.
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2011, 01:55:04 PM »
This is not exactly what you asked for, but I have both the Cee Bailey ultra and the Cal Sci large, and am presently using the V Stream.

My opinion only, but even though all are good shields, I think the V Stream does a better job. I am 6 feet tall.
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2011, 02:11:43 PM »
I have the Cee Bailey Ultra Tour, it does give good wind protection but it moves around a lot at high speed or around other traffic on the freeway. Overall I like it so far and i'm sure all larger shields will move around more than the shorter stock shield. I'm 6 ft. and I do have to raise the shield an inch or so to get the buffeting off my head.

The Cee Bailey looks better (to me) on the C14.
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2011, 02:41:45 PM »
I haven't pulled the trigger on a new shield, it'll be change #2 to the bike (risers are #1, they are on the way).

I think I've decided on the vstream too, there's that site that has it for $135. I'm not sure the calsci or cee bailey would be $70 better. I like the looks of the vstream better, and I'm a long time National Cycle customer, having had 2 switchblade shields between my Suzuki C50 and Vulcan 1600

Seems like you can't go wrong with any of the 3, they all seem to have favorable reviews from people who own them.
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2011, 04:31:55 PM »
I am six feet tall and I recently switched from the Cee Bailey Euro to the Vstream - I do not like the looks of the taller Cee Bailey. I am a happier with the Vstream. It is wider and about an inch taller than the Euro. And, it is pretty quiet full up. I look through the Vstream when it is full up, always looked over the Cee Bailey. Both of shields vibrate quite a bit when at 75+ or when you are in the wake of a car or truck. The Cee Bailey is made of a thicker material but the Vstream is warranted not to break.

I put about 9K on the Cee Bailey and about 500 miles on the the Vstream - I am sold on Vstream, main drawback is that it shakes a lot at speed. 
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2011, 05:09:02 PM »
CBUT on my 2008
I am 6' 3"
Works great for cal bay area weather and great wind protection

But when doing over 80 it does move a lot so be warned... With it fully up I tend to worry above 90 ....
« Last Edit: October 09, 2011, 09:57:21 PM by CrashKLRtoConnie »
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2011, 06:41:49 PM »
Not what you requested but an opinion all the same...... my vote goes for the Vstream. First the bad - It does flex at high speed (90mph+) and extremely windy days.  That's about it for the bad. The good - polycarbonate so it doesn't scratch as easily as plastic. It does an excellent job of throwing air around the rider. My main reason for upgrading the 2010 windshield was because my passenger constantly complained of head buffeting. In the full upright position, the air is is pushed around her also. When she is not with me I keep it in the full down and there is still plenty of air coming at me. With the tall stock windscreen there was way more air coming at me in the full down.    With the Vstream it is much more comfortable.
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2011, 07:00:12 PM »
Quote from: goodthymes on October 09, 2011, 06:41:49 PM
Not what you requested but an opinion all the same...... my vote goes for the Vstream. First the bad - It does flex at high speed (90mph+) and extremely windy days.  That's about it for the bad. The good - polycarbonate so it doesn't scratch as easily as plastic. It does an excellent job of throwing air around the rider. My main reason for upgrading the 2010 windshield was because my passenger constantly complained of head buffeting. In the full upright position, the air is is pushed around her also. When she is not with me I keep it in the full down and there is still plenty of air coming at me. With the tall stock windscreen there was way more air coming at me in the full down.    With the Vstream it is much more comfortable.

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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2011, 09:53:09 PM »
CB Ultra Tour Domed for me.  Full up I look through it.  Im 6'2" with 34" inseam.  I do not get much movement from mine.  I like it a lot and as someone else stated its heavy/thick.  8)  Also I ride 2 up a lot and the wife loves it  :thumbs:
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2011, 09:18:31 AM »
i have the cal sci large and im 6ft   its perfect!
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2011, 11:58:53 AM »
I went with the CalSci XL and its a little short for me. I'm 6'2" and would like to try the CB Ultra Tour Domed.
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2011, 04:35:09 AM »
I've been researching all of the windscreens mentioned, but am also considering a MRA X-creen Add-On Variable Windscreen Spoiler Blade to boot.  Other than a consistent "clunk" when shifting into first gear from neutral, my only other complaint with my C14 is the wind buffeting and noise.  Anyone have suggestions for a good combination?
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2011, 06:03:37 AM »
Quote from: CobraJock477 on October 14, 2011, 04:35:09 AM
I've been researching all of the windscreens mentioned, but am also considering a MRA X-creen Add-On Variable Windscreen Spoiler Blade to boot.  Other than a consistent "clunk" when shifting into first gear from neutral, my only other complaint with my C14 is the wind buffeting and noise.  Anyone have suggestions for a good combination?

A different shield should fix the buffeting, what noise are you referring to?  Also read here http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=4382.0 where I asked about MRA, I am considering the clip on.
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2011, 06:13:54 AM »
Just wind noise, so I’m hoping a new shield will perform as well as most has experienced.  I looked at the clamp option as well.  Two thoughts though, it looks a bit bulky and I wonder how easy it would be for it to become a five finger discount opportunity??
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2011, 06:17:02 AM »
BTW, how does the CB Ultra look on the bike, its difficult to really get a feel for overall dimensions.
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2011, 07:17:53 AM »
Cee Baily Ultra FTW, I didn't even lose gas mileage with this shield. I suspect its because one only has to raise it around and inch for everything to blow over (I'm 6'2"). Love mine.  Here it is on my bike

From side


From front


Up and cruisin', so hi its blowing wind over passenger too


For those who like "posing in parking lots", here's a shot of that too



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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2011, 08:23:29 PM »
CobraJock477, did these pics help?
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #18 on: October 20, 2011, 02:53:52 PM »
Sorry mate, I was out on holiday and just got back to puter access.  Yes, the pictures do help a lot.  I think I'll go with it, and perhaps add the MRA X-creen later if needed.  Thanks!  BTW, Nice Pics...
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Re: Cee Bailey or Cal Sci
« Reply #19 on: October 20, 2011, 03:12:03 PM »
Done!  It's on the way.
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