Windshield comparison/side by side

The best and the only windshield in my eyes is a good pair of glasses. Is there anyone interested with shield ?...
 
stman1300 said:
Anyone have the Cee Baily and if so do you have the vent in it and how you like it?
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No vent in my new Cee Baily. Still in the box with his high beam protection in original packing after one year. I did realise that a good pair of gogles is better than any afterstock market windshield. So I will sell the whole thing when I will sell my bike.
 
I sold my Ceebaily and before buying the Bikequip, I ask if the XW version is a better choice than normal wide, both at 20 inches high ?
 
I've been considering a V-Stream but have not seen any pros or cons on this shield. Maybe I just have not looked in the right place yet.
 
This is the best pic I could get comparing the V-Stream, Bike Quip and Stock (L>R), given how hard it is to photograph clear items. I put the Quip on tonight and will test it tomorrow. What I observed was that the V-Stream was the thickest and heaviest shield followed by the Bike Quip and the thinnest/lightest was the stock shield. The V-Stream is obviously the highest quality shield of the set, no doubt about it. However, the V-Stream is also the tallest and widest; that's why I ordered the Quip... I wanted something shorter. I noted that the holes drilled in the Quip are chipped a bit, while the V-Stream is very clean. They don't show so it doesn't matter much, but it does speak for quality control. More to come...

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Did you chose the XL 4 inches wider and 21 inches tall or 20 with 2 inches wider for Bike Quip ? (This is the one I will choose prob. Still waiting for your appreciation. Thanks.
 
I have the standard size for all shields since I'm only 5'8"; I hate looking through shields and only do that if it's pouring buckets and I have the shield all the way up. The Quip is about the same size as the stock shield and slightly thicker. I wish the lip at the top of the Quip was more pronounced. The Quip is the same height as the stock shield in the lowest position, but the V-Stream is noticeably higher. That's why I don't like it for summer riding.
 
BoSTon said:
I have the standard size for all shields since I'm only 5'8"; I hate looking through shields and only do that if it's pouring buckets and I have the shield all the way up. The Quip is about the same size as the stock shield and slightly thicker. I wish the lip at the top of the Quip was more pronounced. The Quip is the same height as the stock shield in the lowest position, but the V-Stream is noticeably higher. That's why I don't like it for summer riding.
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The extra-wide 4 inches wider and 21 inches high presents a larger lip. Why did'nt you choose that one instead than the 20 inches please ?
 
At 20" high the Quip is still high in its lowest position, and I think the extra wide looks goofy; not as sporty. I hate looking into or through shields. The stock shield is still the lowest in the lower position and is much better for summer riding. The Quip was hot riding through the Badlands in 95? blazing sun. I'm still looking for the best shield for mine and my wife's needs...

PQ11 said:
The extra-wide 4 inches wider and 21 inches high presents a larger lip. Why did'nt you choose that one instead than the 20 inches please ?
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Take a real hard look at the MADSTAD adjustable shield:) I give it about 20 thumbs up..
it adjusts up and down as well as forward and back, so if you want the bugs in your teeth lower it and
tilt it back, if you don't raise it up and tilt it forward then look through it... I have 2 of them and they
are the best.
 
jonjonboo said:
I don't ride much in the Louisiana summer heat, shorter Quip is perfect for me. On warm days I keep it down all the way and that seems fine. It's the cooler days I truly enjoy for riding here. Fall, winter and spring are awesome riding.
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Jonjobo, you are talking about 20 inches high and ? wide (4 inches extra-wide and 20 inches high)
 
BoSTon said:
I have the standard size for all shields since I'm only 5'8"; I hate looking through shields and only do that if it's pouring buckets and I have the shield all the way up. The Quip is about the same size as the stock shield and slightly thicker. I wish the lip at the top of the Quip was more pronounced. The Quip is the same height as the stock shield in the lowest position, but the V-Stream is noticeably higher. That's why I don't like it for summer riding.
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So the lip on the 20 inches Quip is not enough, but you live with it ? And it is a compromise to save the look of the machine, if I understand.

My comprehension at final is that the Quip 20 inches is the best replacement shield, except on very hot conditions.
 
jonjonboo said:
The lip on the Quip is about as perfect as Angelina Jolies pout, I researched all windshields out there and this is the best windshield I could come up with too (thats why I got it)
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Very funny comparison ! You talk about the 20 inches and wich wide ? Regular, two inches or four ? Please.

Kiss me Angelina, just to try your safety bag !
 
The choice of the Bike Quip representant is the 20 inches extra-wide. But he lives in England and you live in Lousiana. According to the climate similarity, I will choose the extra-wide too, with 20 inches high.
Thanks for your advice jonjonboo.
 
Just went to the Bike-Quip website. The notice said site is closed due to illness. Any new news about any activity? Read all the good things about the windscreen, now it might not be available?
Thanks

Dave
 
I just ordered an Ermax "flip up" screen. There were some good reviews on some european sites. We'll see.

I'd pay good money for a Madstad for my ST1100. I have one on my little bike and love it.
 
I have both a short and a tall Cee Bailey with the vent for my ST1100 and I like them both. Easy to switch, depending on season.
 
Recently installed Vstream and I have to say It is tall. Wow. There is a sufficient blast of air to keep me cool.
 
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