A: No. Rifle can certainly design and build a similarly styled windshield equal to, or of better quality at an affordable price. However, our conclusions and opinions are that these designs have no or very limited improvement over designs with a "clean" shape like ours vs.
Rifle has been designing and building motorcycle fairings and windshields for a very long time since our days at Vetter in the 70's and have ridden and tested virtually every motorcycle since then, evaluating windshield designs for looks, rider and passenger comfort, fuel mileage, handling, and safety in all riding conditions.
Windshields with this design sometimes use the term "flip", "flare", "recurve", "wave", "contour" or trade names like "Wind Splitter". Many come from China. A windshield with a flip may be just be a marketing decision, saying to the customer "buy ours because it is different"; "ours is different that's why we charge more". We have found that a "flip" style windshield can push up the air higher over the top, but with an very unacceptable trade-off, more turbulence and buffeting.
Adding this to to all the other negatives, including our reading of the many negative customer reviews of incorrectly sized windshields too short with flips and flares, building a "dirty" windshield is not the way to go. Some flips are so radical, that they end up being 90 degrees or more to the ground. No way these work and for sure they will reduce gas mileage. Radically changing the direction of a windshield curve shape for styling, performance or clearance reasons creates a "seam" that usually introduces a distortion at the seam.
Our goal for every rider is to tailor fit the best windscreen to your personal Body Size, Motorcycle Modifications, Riding style, and Expectations. In addition to how tall you are, your sitting height and seat compression will alter the height of windshield you need.
Below you will find our method to measuring screen height. It is best performed with a friend who can hold the measuring device while the rider assumes a comfortable riding posture on the bike.
When sizing to look over, if the size your finding falls in between the height options we list for that screen then choose the lower size. Do not choose the taller option. No matter what height you choose for your windshield, make sure you are riding with a ClearView. Feel free to Contact Us with any other questions, comments, or concerns. Great news! All come with a full warranty. Customisations and aftermarket accessories may affect the riding position, so it is essential to take all these modifications into account.
Width is measured horizontally across the back of the shield at the widest point illustration 1. Note: The top of the headlight cutout is typically inches above the top of your headlight shell, so begin at that point and measure upward in a straight line parallel to the rake angle of the forks. Width is measured horizontally across the back of the shield at the widest point illustration 2. Width is measured horizontally across the back of the screen at the widest point illustration 3. These windscreens are measured similarly to illustration 6 , using the fixed point of the headlight cowl's top edge as the baseline for height measurement.
Here, the height is measured from the top of the OEM fairing's windscreen channel straight up vertically to a point horizontally level with the top of the screen. Width is measured horizontally across the back of the screen at the widest point illustration 5. You and Your Riding Style The type of riding commuting, touring, etc.
In the case of the VStream screens, the angle is slightly more acute when the screen is not fully raised and may cause more buffeting at high speeds. The screen should be horizontally level with the tip of your nose ,or just slightly below eye level, when the screen is fully raised.
For this reason, it is NOT recommended that shorter riders should fit the very tall screens and use them at a lower height. See the illustration on the right- this screen is slightly too tall for this rider! NOTE: In some European countries it is a legal requirement that the driver should be able to see over the screen, if not, a windshield wiper should be fitted.
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