Windshield Help Needed

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  1. Traveler

    Traveler Well-Known Member

    Jun 21, 2023
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    So I bought a Triumph 'Touring W/S' foe my 2023 Bonneville. Turns out it's about 3" taller than a Fly Screen. Only 14" above the headlight. I want something AT LEAST 17" tall or taller. I can always get it cut down if too tall.
    Any recommendations appreciated:)

    Traveler
     
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  2. Samsgrandad

    Samsgrandad Senior Member

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    Do Madstad make a screen for the current Bonneville?
    They are not very pretty to look at but they are adjustable and very efficient. I had one on my 800 Tiger several years ago and it was one of the best screens I have used.
     
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  3. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    When I bought my Bonnie recently I had the flyscreen fitted and the touring screen provided "loose". I couldn't get my head around how short it was either.
     
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  4. Traveler

    Traveler Well-Known Member

    Jun 21, 2023
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  5. Sir Trev

    Sir Trev Senior Member

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    Are you sure you want such a large screen on a naked bike? May not look very pretty and the lack of mounting points may give you a slightly flexible top edge.

    I have the OEM touring screen on my T100 which keeps a surpring amount of wind off your chest, with little to no turbulence. Having had a few test rides recently on more sports-touring type bikes I found their larger screens just buffeted my head badly, but I guess it depends on how tall you are and your riding preferences.
     
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  6. Woodtickgreg

    Woodtickgreg Well-Known Member

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    I 2nd the madstad. It is excellent at blocking the wind, I look over the top of it and there is no helmet buffeting. It wasbstraightforward to install and it is quick release if you want to take it off. It's very adjustable for height and for angle making it easy to get it set just right for no wind buffeting.
    Here's the video I did of the installation process.
     
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  7. Traveler

    Traveler Well-Known Member

    Jun 21, 2023
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    Thank you. I'll check it out!
     
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  8. KC1961

    KC1961 Member

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    I also had a Madstad on my Tiger800. It was the only screen I've used that impressed me, great bit of kit.
     
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  9. Traveler

    Traveler Well-Known Member

    Jun 21, 2023
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    So this is what I ordered today.

    N25012 Street Shield™ (nationalcycle.com)

    It's a compromise in about all areas but I think perfect from what I expect from it.
    This will be my 'around town & short trip" bike. Kept the 'Wing in case I wanna take longer trips, etc. Don't recall ever wanting to remove a w/s on any bike I've owned so that wasn't a consideration. Also @ 17" I should be able to look over it but it's tall enough to get behind if caught in the rain, etc.
    My dealer, Triumph Roswell in the ATL area was kind enough to take back the Triumph 'Touring' shield for full credit. To me it was more like a big 'Fly-screen'.
    Thanks for all the 'thinking points' & info:cool:
     
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  10. itsArat

    itsArat New Member

    Jul 30, 2023
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    I have a National Cycles Street shield EX. Although it’s easy on and off and looks decent, it’s not effective in my opinion - at least not for me. There’s as much wind in my face and helmet basically with it on or off. I recently ordered the plexifaring 3, it’s quite a bit bigger but it’s effective. I only have it on when I’m going on a long ride. Here’s a pic-

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  11. Madstad Engineering

    Madstad Engineering New Member

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  12. Madstad Engineering

    Madstad Engineering New Member

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  13. RickM46

    RickM46 Member

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    AND, the Madstadt windshield mounts are barely visible when the shield is removed.
     
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