Windshield Help Needed

Kevin Corrigan · Nov 26, 2024

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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
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Did the NC Street Shield work out for you/ I'm considering it for my T100. I'd like to hear from somebody who's put it on a Bonnie before I get it.

Thanks
KC

carlosadar · Mar 20, 2026

RickM46 said: ↑

Got my Madstadt 22 inch high windshield (per their gauge); mounted it on my 2023 1200 Bonnie; was impressed with the precision of the mounts to the fork and ease of installation; however, there was quite a bit of helmet buffeting.

Hence, I ordered the 24 inch one from Madstadt ($100 for the shield only) and that solved the helmet buffeting; but, still got a lot of wind making it to my torso.

Figured maybe if I could add 3 more inches to the right edge and another 3 to the left edge, that would make it better. Called Madstadt to see if they could cut me one to that width. Very courteous response but they could only give me 1 1/2 inches added to each edge.

Am spoiled by the stock shield that came with my 2002 Harley Road King; that shield and its width, or even a Yamaha Rhino Rear Windshield, diverted all wind away from me; like sitting in an easy chair. Will just live with the Madstadt for now.
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Yes, you should get a windshield at least 17″ tall (measured above the headlight). That taller size will give you much better wind protection than your current 14″ screen. If it ends up too tall, you can always cut it down to suit your height and riding position.

RickM46 · Mar 20, 2026

Well kids, for my T120, I finally found the most comfortable combination of 24 inch windshield from Madstadt and I got their lowers which attach seamlessly to the windshield; and when you remove the quick detach windshield, the lowers go along with it - easy peasy. Almost 0 wind coming at me; if shield was wider a bit, it would be 0. Happy Camper.

But, alas and alack, Madstadt has gone out of business as far as I know.

carlosadar · Apr 13, 2026 at 6:33 AM

RickM46 said: ↑

Got my Madstadt 22 inch high windshield (per their gauge); mounted it on my 2023 1200 Bonnie; was impressed with the precision of the mounts to the fork and ease of installation; however, there was quite a bit of helmet buffeting.

Hence, I ordered the 24 inch one from Madstadt ($100 for the shield only) and that solved the helmet buffeting; but, still got a lot of wind making it to my torso.

Figured maybe if I could add 3 more inches to the right edge and another 3 to the left edge, that would make it better. Called Madstadt to see if they could cut me one to that width. Very courteous response but they could only give me 1 1/2 inches added to each edge.

Am spoiled by the stock shield that came with my 2002 Harley Road King; that shield and its width Can-Am Commander Windshield diverted all wind away from me; like sitting in an easy chair. Will just live with the Madstadt for now.
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Going taller to around 17" makes sense if the current 14" screen is still too low for you. Just keep in mind that on a Bonneville, too much height or the wrong shape can push turbulence into helmet level and make buffeting worse instead of better. The airflow needs to clear your helmet cleanly, not hit it. Your idea of buying a slightly taller screen and trimming it down is actually a good way to dial it in properly.