bigfatboss
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posted October 13, 2007 08:01 AM
Pictures please and a report.... I was at the Kawi dealer the other day and i almost ordered the taller factory windshield and i also saw the top case was available now. I am leaning towards the Cee Bailey brand right now.
    
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08CC14
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posted October 13, 2007 07:44 PM
 Edited By: 08CC14 on 13 Oct 2007 20:48
The +5" Cee Bailey's windscreen is perfect for me. 5'-11.5", 32" in-seam. I experienced no buffetting in either the raised or lowered position. In the full up position, I felt like I was in a bubble, no wind noise, no turbulence, no problem; even at highway speeds. I love this screen. Any taller would be too tall. When sitting upright, I'm looking 2 inches over the top without any wind buffetting whatsoever. An excellent shield. Cee Bailey's even included a bottle of their plastic polish which should last for several years.
Side view stock screen
Front view stock screen
Side view CB overlayed on stock
Front view of CB overlayed on stock
CB in lowered position
CB in raised position
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fish_antlers
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posted October 14, 2007 08:54 AM
what does the "stop" sticker say?
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08CC14
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posted October 14, 2007 08:00 PM
Edited By: 08CC14 on 14 Oct 2007 21:00
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what does the "stop" sticker say?
It warns of overtightening the fasteners and to use a calibrated torque driver set at 30 something inch/pounds I think. I used my calibrated wrist.
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bigfatboss
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posted October 14, 2007 10:22 PM
My next question...... with the new windshield does the passenger benefit from anymore wind protection. My wife won't ride on the back of this thing with the stock windshield as she says she gets beat up to much.
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gpz1100
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posted October 14, 2007 10:25 PM
I've yet to ride with a passenger, but I think it depends on the height of the passenger as well. I'm sure with the shield all the way up, less air would indeed be hitting the passenger.
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bigfatboss
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posted October 17, 2007 08:17 AM
Which one did you order? I don't see a 5+ size. Did you get the biggest shield they had?
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08CC14
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posted October 19, 2007 05:42 PM
Edited By: 08CC14 on 19 Oct 2007 18:42
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Which one did you order? I don't see a 5+ size. Did you get the biggest shield they had?
I ordered the 15" x 18" Euro cut which is 5" taller than the stock windscreen. Its the second to the largest one.
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daysoffIride
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posted October 19, 2007 09:44 PM
For me, personally, the stock windscreen is PERFECT!!!
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bigfatboss
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posted October 20, 2007 07:19 AM
Thanks 08CC14! I am ordering that one.
dayrsoffiride I also like the stock windshield but my wife, the passenger, needs the protection so....
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nswenson
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posted October 20, 2007 09:18 AM
I bought the Cee Bailey's Ultra Tour which is 7 inches taller than stock. It fits me perfectly at 6'4". It is perfectly quiet when fully raised, where I can still see over the top by a couple inches. The only down side is that it takes away all wind pressure such that the air is no longer helping to hold you up. I almost feel like I need risers/barbacks with this shield. Other then that I love it for winter riding. In the warmer months I'll run the stock shield, as I really like the smooth airflow when fully down.
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posted October 20, 2007 02:10 PM
Thanks Nathan, I just placed an order myself. 
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gpz1100
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posted October 20, 2007 07:20 PM
Nate, Glad it worked out for you.
If you folks are 6' or under, do NOT get the ultra tour (learned my lesson the hard way)
Another local forum member has the euro cut. One of these days we'll swap bikes to see if it fits me well or if I need something shorter yet.
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desertrider
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posted November 11, 2007 06:40 PM
Went to the Cycle World MC show and they had the C14 in both stock and with the touring shield and gel seat. I have a CB euro that is great for touring 2 up but I personally like the stocker for solo riding. The touring screen looks like it would be a great in between shield plus I liked the way it looked. The CB seems a little awkward looking to me (Although it works and quality is excellent). The gel seat I sat on was a little more firmer and the material was a little more slick. I think I might bite on that.
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