Need new windshield

[JDaniel]

I am looking at replacing the windshield on my 99 RSV. Are most of you replacing the OEM with Lexan or Acrylic? What are the pros and cons of each type? Thanks in advance for all your help.

[RedRider]

Look in the vendor area at the BaggerShield. They are a good supporter of this site and get really good reviews on their product.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=80541

 

No relationship - just like the reviews (no, I don't have one. Still run the OEM stock windshield).

 

RR

[Condor]

I am looking at replacing the windshield on my 99 RSV. Are most of you replacing the OEM with Lexan or Acrylic? What are the pros and cons of each type? Thanks in advance for all your help.

 

Lexan is more impact resistant, but scratches easier..... Acrylic is the way to go because of the reisitance to scratching. Otherwise you're going to need to replace the windshield a lot more frequently....

[steamer]

I have the bagger shield. LOVE IT!

[DarkHorse9825]

+1 for the Baggershield. Put it on a month ago. Really like the option of have a shorty windshield on those hot days.

[rvroamn]

I have a baggershield too...I really like it.

[djh3]

I have a sheet of lexan at house. But where could a fellow find acrilic? Lexan you can get at home depot here.

[kkent66]

I have been using F4 the last 5 years. Great product.....great customer service!

[Prairiehammer]

I am looking at replacing the windshield on my 99 RSV. Are most of you replacing the OEM with Lexan or Acrylic? What are the pros and cons of each type? Thanks in advance for all your help.

 

Here is a link for Colorado Plastics where they tested acrylic and polycarbonate windshields with the pros and cons: http://www.coloradoplastics.com/blog-0/bid/42625/Polycarbonate-Lexan-vs-Acrylic-Lucite

 

To djh3: Home Depot carries both Lexan (Polycarbonate) and Optix (Acrylic).

[hubbsfd]

Plus more again for the Baggershield. Love the versatility.

[JerryT]

I have been using F4 the last 5 years. Great product.....great customer service!

 

Plus one on the F-4. Mine is over four years and still great. If you want to look through the windshield, by far the best I believe. If you want very short and look over, then it's not as important.

[bongobobny]

I'm using a Clearview now but the next one is going to be an F4...

[miller47]

I changed mine a year ago to clearview,love it,no wind buffing anymore

[JDaniel]

I went with the baggershield windshield. Ordered it on a Tuesday and received it on Friday. Installation was a breeze. It bolted right up and no problems reinstalling the chrome strip. The extra width keeps more air off the arms and shoulders. Wife says she has less wind buffeting. The folks at Baggershield were great to work with. Thanks to everyone for their advice.

[TDunc]

F4 - Scratch resistant... cleans with paper towel and windex. (per mfg recommendations)

 

I did a little write up on mine. Search for F4 customs.

[djh3]

I had a memphis shades phatt of a previous bike. The tint at the bottom was all bubled so they replaced under warrenty. So it was laying around in garage and this summer I got the idea I wanted a shorter shield. Not a bunch just enough so when it rained I could see over it. I measured it up and modified it. Works well. But I noticed that my head buffets more and especially behind trucks and vans at interstate speeds. Although I can see over it in rain I get alot more rain behind it too. so for my long trip in a couple weeks I went back to the big shield to reduce fatigue I hope.