[Swisslegend]

I bought the Tall Quick release Windshield and here is my comment just to warn people before you waste your money. Note this is strictly my experience with this windshield and yours may be different but I really don't see how it could be.
I got the hardware and installed it and the windshield, pretty easy except the directions don't tell you that the lower mount goes under the headlamp. Took awhile to figure that out. It's the only place it would fit.
Anyway, about the windshield. I've had about 20 motorcycles in my life, cruisers, sport bikes, touring bikes most of them with some kind of windshield. I'm sorry to report this is the worst functioning windshield I've ever had. It causes so much turbulence that it's actually worthless so I'm taking it off. It actually hurts my ear drums even though I wear ear plugs and a full face helmet. I'd say the noise it causes due to turbulence is pretty close to being a series of sonic booms. Really, really bad. If there was some slight adjustment in the windshield maybe it could be made to work but there isn't. Unbelievably bad design.

 

[jproos]

It's hard to argue with your history but I have the same one and don't experience what you're describing. I do wish it blocked a bit more more wind, though. No argument there. I figured it's because of my size (6'2"). Now I'm wondering if it could be that I'd have a better experience with a different one.

 

[Swisslegend]

Strange it would work for you but not for me. The only difference is that I'm just shy of 6ft so maybe that just puts my head low enough to where it catches the turbulence. Are you wearing a full face helmet? If not that could be the other difference. Seems things should be quieter with a full face but who knows, maybe the physics of the air turbulence cause some sort of echo inside the helmet. I'll see if I can borrow a half helmet from somebody to do a test. All I know at this point is I had one giant headache and my ears hummed all night last night after only a 40 mile ride in light to moderate wind conditions.

 

[jproos]

Strange it would work for you but not for me. The only difference is that I'm just shy of 6ft so maybe that just puts my head low enough to where it catches the turbulence. Are you wearing a full face helmet? If not that could be the other difference. Seems things should be quieter with a full face but who knows, maybe the physics of the air turbulence cause some sort of echo inside the helmet. I'll see if I can borrow a half helmet from somebody to do a test. All I know at this point is I had one giant headache and my ears hummed all night last night after only a 40 mile ride in light to moderate wind conditions.

Yes, I use a full face helmet and I feel some buffeting sometimes but obviously the helmet is shielding my ears from any actual wind. I've been on the bike at moderate speeds for hours with no ear discomfort at all. If you're also using a full face then I don't know what could explain it. Fit of the helmet? Our height difference isn't too much but maybe it's enough. Riding posture? Could it be we're not riding at the same speed for the same amount of time? My normal rides top out at about 65 mph as I don't spend much time on the freeway at all.

 

[Swisslegend]

Did some tests this afternoon. Borrowed a half helmet and used ear plugs. It was definitely better as far a the sonic boom effect. So I'm pretty sure that is due to the helmet. I'll try the full face again with the vents close/open to see if there is a difference. But I also took the wind shield off and that is really the best of all as far as head buffeting and wind noise. Of course then I'm getting all the wind hitting me in the chest but I prefer that over the head buffeting and noise. I'm now thinking I should have gotten the short windshield. Do you happen to know if a windshield like that can be cut down?
Anyway, thanks for your comments. Aside from the windshield I'm really loving this bike. Reminds me very much of a 1994 Harley Softail Custom I used to have. Hope your enjoying yours.
Happy 4th.

 

[dragon]

I have the tall, quick release as well. I have ridden with full helmet and half helmet and I have not noticed any issues with the windshield. I am about 5'10'. I have to say that I am a new rider and have not ridden a motorcycle with a windshield before so don't really have much of a frame of reference though.

I just finished riding 60 miles out and back today up to 85mph and didn't notice anything unusual. If I have any complaints about it, it would be that the top of the shield is right where I would like my line of sight to be. So I find myself slouching down to look under it or sitting up to look over it. It was hot today. Riding in 100 degrees doesn't cool you down much.

 

[jproos]

Did some tests this afternoon. Borrowed a half helmet and used ear plugs. It was definitely better as far a the sonic boom effect. So I'm pretty sure that is due to the helmet. I'll try the full face again with the vents close/open to see if there is a difference. But I also took the wind shield off and that is really the best of all as far as head buffeting and wind noise. Of course then I'm getting all the wind hitting me in the chest but I prefer that over the head buffeting and noise. I'm now thinking I should have gotten the short windshield. Do you happen to know if a windshield like that can be cut down?
Anyway, thanks for your comments. Aside from the windshield I'm really loving this bike. Reminds me very much of a 1994 Harley Softail Custom I used to have. Hope your enjoying yours.
Happy 4th.

I did a quick Google search for cutting polycarbonate and it doesn't seem like anything I would want to try on a such an expensive object myself. Maybe re-sell it on eBay or something and use the money to cover the cost of another windshield? However, it sounds like you've pegged the issue to your helmet mostly. There's another 'what windshield should I buy?' thread on here if you wind up looking for input on that subject.

No problem for the comments. Hopefully they're useful in some way. This forum is awesome. It seems to have reached a sort of critical mass recently.

 

[pbparker]

I just installed the 21" windshield (had it for a month but didn't install) and didn't have those types of issues either - I was riding without a helmet. I'm 6' 1" tall, and the only negative effect I got was a serious updraft going on where it pulled my shirt upwards, so forcing me to tuck my shirt in. I did get some side buffeting that affected my ears, but overall less effect on the ears than riding without the windshield.

Either way, after a long ride without the windshield, I started riding with earplugs so I'll likely wear the earplugs with the windshield.

Also, I would recommend against trying to cut the windshield in any way, you'll never get anything that will look right and you'll likely just ruin it and lose all potential resale value. As someone said before me, better off just selling it to recoup some money and buying something different with the proceeds.

I may do the same (sell mine) because looks wise, I find it ugly as **** and I should have just bought a memphis shades version - cheaper overall and better looking IMO.

 

[11Stryker]

I cut 2" off the sides of my rifle windshield and was very easy and turned out nice. Nust put down maski.ng tape on both side where you plan on cutting. Mark your line. Use medium blade in jigsaw. Afterward sand smooth and finish wet sand edge. Then just remove masking tape from both sides of shield.

 

[Rich Thompson]

**** i have been thinking about the tall windshield because i do alot of night riding but now you guys got me wondering if it will be worth it.

 

[pbparker]

**** i have been thinking about the tall windshield because i do alot of night riding but now you guys got me wondering if it will be worth it.

I like the windshield for sure at night, for bugs it has been sweet. My only comment was there are cheaper and IMO better looking windshields than the Yamaha branded one I bought.

 

[StrikerInPO]

I have helmet buffeting Switchblade 2UP Windshield N21105

I bought the National Cycle Switchblade 2UP Windshield N21105 with the Q102 Mounting system. They try and sell you the Q204 Mount Kit. It is for the tapered forks not the Stryker forks. I had to get them to send it to me 3 times to get me the right mount kit. Anyway, I have tried 4 different positions for the windshield. The factory recommendation 3/4" from the top of the forks first. Second, I put the mount at the tope of the forks. Third, I put the mount as low as I could to the side signals. It still didn't work. I finally, moved my side signals above the mounts and pushed the windshield all the way down to where the widshield is 1/8" from touching the headlight. I think it is 7" from where it was at its highest. All that trouble and still I get helmet buffetting. It's bad enough to blur my vision and give me a headache after 25 miles. National Cycle and some forums have suggested the lower deflectors which will only work in the configuration I have now without the side signals in the way. What I have noticed.... its not just turbulance. Its how the windshield is being affected by the pressure buildup on it. As it builds up the window will be pushed back and then whip forward as the pressure goes over the windshield which transfers to the face of my helmet. This only seems to happen when the pressure is high enough to bend the windsheld which starts between 60-65 mph. I have actually stopped the buffet by placing my finger on the center of the upper edge of the windshield. I was thinking of trying the on the Micro-Swirl Gen-4 Edging with the lower deflectors National Cycle sells. I have heard mixed reviews on both but at this point it will either work or not. I am wondering if someone knows of a better windshield or maybe a taller one....

 

[megatr0n]

My mother has the 21" stock windshield on her Stryker and I didn't really care for it. I'm 6'2" and it works great, just takes away from that look we all love. Plus after the cost of the windshield and buying quick release brackets, it just made more sense to search for another solution. As far as cutting it, meh, I probably wouldn't event attempt it. Do what was said earlier and sell that thing and get a batwing if that is more your style.

I ordered the detachable batwing fairing from Tsukayu a few days ago
http://tsukayu.com/QuickDetachableFairingforDyna.html

The lead time on the build is like 4-6 weeks. Ill be back in the States mid June and trailering my bike from TX to SC shortly after that. I am really hoping it will be in by then. I already ordered the stereo I wanted and a set of Infinity Reference 6.5" 2ways.

Man am I stoked...

 

[sixpack]

I've got the small version of the cobra shield, works great for me. N noise or bugs.

 

[musicislife117]

Can someone post a picture of their stryker with the Tall Stryker Quick Release Windshield? I was wondering how it would look. (and/or the short windshield)

Also, as a 6'0" rider, would the short (17") one work for me? Cauuuusssseeee I ordered one last Friday and have been overthinking it since! Thanks guys.

 

[11Stryker]

pics for Musiclife

 

[0DDJ0B]

I like mine a far as function goes. I don't use it for around town. Mine came on my bike, bought it used.
My problem is I'm 5'6" and the top of the windshield is in my line of sight. I have to sit as tall a possible or slouch. Would like to trade it for the shorter one.

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[Silkentek]

I use a memphis shades demon windshield with the universal mounting kit for metric bikes. I really like how many different ways you can adjust every single thing about the hardware, angle of the shield etc. I also like how I can xfer the setup from one bike to another pretty easily so I will probably always keep this set up regardless of which bike I have at the time.
The windshield it's self is 18 inches, I have it adjusted so that it sits 1/16th of an inch above the headlight, (or less, lol its very tight to the headlight without actually touching) I have it angled just slightly straighter then the rake of the forks, and have NO buffeting, no wind coming under it over the headlight against my chest, no bugs in the face shield (they get swept upwards over my head)
The windshield with hardware is aright around 200$ or so depending on where you order it... I think it is a very good value.

 

[hlyder]

I'm 5'11", ride with a half helmet, line of sight is just above the top of the shield. With the tall yamaha oem shield you will need to get lowers to combat the updraft. After riding 600mi to sturgis I was ready to toss the whole thing, but after talking to the guys at Memphis shades, we came up with some clear lowers that mount to my forks right in front of the oem front blinkers, but with the transparent shield this is no problem. Still plenty of air but the excessive updraft is mostly gone.

 

[Xterrer]

I have the Tall Quick Release and find it is adequate.

The first 5000 km on the bike were without a wind shield and at highway speed it took a while to get comfortable but after a while you got use to it.

I find this wind shield blocks most of the wind but there is an up draft that can be annoying as well as side winds due to the narrow profile. It doesn't block as much wind as other wind shields I have had in the past.

The price is also a bit heavy. It was the only traditional style wind shield I found to fit the bike with black quick release hardware.

I guess over all I would give it a 7/10. It comes in handy now that our temps are down around 5 C (40 F) when I head out on my 40 min drive to work in the morning.