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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: SkyWalker on July 18, 2013, 08:30:15 PM

Title: Planes, Trains & Motorcycles, or Windshields, Windshields & Windshields
Post by: SkyWalker on July 18, 2013, 08:30:15 PM
A few weeks ago I finally decided to do something about the less than stellar performance of the OEM tall Kawa windshield (stock on 2010+) of my 2012 C14; I went ahead and ordered an AeroFlow tall windshield.

Got it, installed it, tried it. Works; quiets the air around the rider with true airflow above helmet while still being below eye level.

But it also made me realized that I'm more of a wind in my face kind of guy; so on started the hunt for a 2008-2009 OEM short windshield and guess what, found one from a guy only two hours away from my home!

After riding to pick it up, I actually installed it for my return trip and there it was just like an epiphany, I had met my match. Yes the short OEM (stock on 2008-2009 C14) windshield lets more wind onto the rider but it does it in a civilized way with a lot more usable range from the electric adjustable mechanism (I'm 6'1" with 32" inseam) w/o buffeting.

So I now have an AeroFlow for sale in the Marketplace section.

Goes to show you that solutions can sometime be counterintuitive :banghead:
Title: Re: Planes, Trains & Motorcycles, or Windshields, Windshields & Windshields
Post by: AZ-ZG on July 18, 2013, 09:44:35 PM
2009 here.
Love my OEM screen in the full down position!
It beats me up if I raise it.  :o.
5'10"

I have become not so fond of my CeeBaileys Euro Tour, although the issue could be my helmet choice. Shark RSR2. Yeah, it's old.   ::)
Title: Re: Planes, Trains & Motorcycles, or Windshields, Windshields & Windshields
Post by: Conrad on July 19, 2013, 04:45:55 AM
Get another 08/09 stocker and do this for the hot days, you won't be disappointed.

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Title: Re: Planes, Trains & Motorcycles, or Windshields, Windshields & Windshields
Post by: Sgt Mac on July 19, 2013, 11:21:38 AM
Get another 08/09 stocker and do this for the hot days, you won't be disappointed.

That's what I did, love it.

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/SgtMac/IMG_1163.jpg)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/SgtMac/IMG_0774-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Planes, Trains & Motorcycles, or Windshields, Windshields & Windshields
Post by: maxtog on July 19, 2013, 03:32:28 PM
Get another 08/09 stocker and do this for the hot days, you won't be disappointed.

I wish I could find one.  I checked Ebay several times and nothing.  I would be willing to buy an already really short aftermarket one instead, but it looks like the ones I have seen are not really all that short.
Title: Re: Planes, Trains & Motorcycles, or Windshields, Windshields & Windshields
Post by: gPink on July 19, 2013, 04:07:51 PM
I wish I could find one.  I checked Ebay several times and nothing.  I would be willing to buy an already really short aftermarket one instead, but it looks like the ones I have seen are not really all that short.
Talk to CalSi. Might custom cut one for you.
Title: Re: Planes, Trains & Motorcycles, or Windshields, Windshields & Windshields
Post by: RBX QB on July 19, 2013, 04:36:36 PM
Talk to CalSi. Might custom cut one for you.

Looking at Sgt Mac's cutdown, I'd say my CalSci shorty is that low... just with a more square top edge.

I'm too busy (lazy) to go out and look at my bike, but you can kinda see it in my avatar.
Title: Re: Planes, Trains & Motorcycles, or Windshields, Windshields & Windshields
Post by: VirginiaJim on July 19, 2013, 04:40:19 PM
I wish I could find one.  I checked Ebay several times and nothing.  I would be willing to buy an already really short aftermarket one instead, but it looks like the ones I have seen are not really all that short.

I'll sell you my 08 screen for $8k...what a deal.