jterp,

I think it all depends on the persons hgt. and the windshield (compact sport or std. hgt.). The correct hgt. will be one that allows you when sitting in a normal riding position to see over it (windshield being about mouth or nose hgt.). I have a std. hgt. detacheable on mine and when sitting up straight it is about as high as my nose.

 

Yeah, I'm spoiled. I can't imagine riding any distance without one.

 

Good info to know. Itso happens I just picked one up on ebay. Mostly plan to use it for long distance riding at highway speeds. Holding on to the bike at 80 mph for long distances has caused some MAJOR issues with my left elbow. I sure hope the windshield helps with that!

I'm sure it would have been helpful in the cold weather also...I'll find out about that next year. Looks like spring has arrived in Middle TN wooooohooooooo

 

Mine was like that, so I cut off 1-1/2" from the top, then used the cut off piece as a guide/template for trimming the remaining windshield to agood below-sightline height. Am told they can do that at the dealership as well, but I didn't want to spend the money on them.
It's now down below the eyeline and still keeps me out of the buffeting zone.

 

its right there for me as well. im 6' and its bugs me to death. i end up slouching and leaning back a little...

 

I have the Quick Detatch windshield, so I have a few inches of choice on where to set the top of the windshield. I usually set it so I have to sit up straight to see over it. That way my posture is right to ride out the New England frost heaves.

 

I find that I have to slouch a bit, or sit up real straight.

I will try to adjust it down a little, right now there is alot of gravel on the streets, as soon as that is picked up I will remove the w/s. I do like it tho.

Tom

 

windsheilds are GREAT when it rains

 

I just got a detachable windshield, and I have absolutely no plans to take it off anytime soon! Every time I hear a rock bounce off or see a bug splatter, I'm that much more grateful it's not me they're hitting. And it's very niceto not have to fight the wind from knocking me off my bikewhenever I go 70 mph.

On the height thing, I'm short enough that my field of vision is below the top edge of W/S, so there's no distortion in my view, and I don't have to adjust my posture.

Take care!

 

Every time I get back from a ride and look at the collection of bug guts on my weenie-shield, I'm glad I have it! I never take mine off anymore.