New Windshield

[tntrike03]

I am needing to buy a new windshield for my 03 Goldwing RoadSmith trike and am looking for some ideas or advice? I have been looking at the Long Ride Shields. I am looking for one that will move the air over my wife when she is riding. I also think I should get one with a vent? Thanks in advance

[mhgoldwing]

I have the LRS with vent on my Roadsmith and it does a fair job. I particularly like being able to look over and my co-rider thinks it is a little better than OEM. For the price it seems like a pretty good deal. I've had mine on for about a year now and my only complaint is it seems to scratch a little easier than the OEM. But, I like the way it looks and works so all is good.

[tfdeputydawg]

Take a the F4 customs web sight before you decide. Best windshield IMHO! Mines the F4+4 tinted/vented.

[87Trike1200]

Many folks like "F4 type", tall windshields. I prefer "shorties" and being able to look over the top of the shield for a clear view of the road ahead.

Take a close look at our sig pic, below. The '87 has a tall shield and, although OK, is not my favorite. The '95 has a short "Windbender" (click) which I even modified to get it about 1" lower. If needed, when riding 2-up, it is easily height adjustable.

At least take a look at their site and watch the video...

Good luck with whatever you choose!

[Rosy]

Here is mine on a 02 GL-1800. Tulsa tall..could be extra tall, but windshield was on trike when bought it. I am in Florida, can't get to original list of extras on trike.
Pros:
Great wind protection for me and passenger
(tunnel foam..helps a lot with wind and rain)
Great rain proctection from rain for both
No distortion looking through windshield
Heavy plastic, no vibrations of windshield
Cons:
Need to be careful getting on trike
Short riders look through windshield
Don't use vent..need glasses to see..bugs, dirt, and rain get on glasses if vent is open
Rosy

[1800 06 Champion Trike]

F4+4 clear with vent. Best WS I have every had.

[gwnut]

I've been told that taller and wider windshields can and have caused the fairings to crack. I don't have any idea if
this is true or false. Has anyone had problems like this??

[56Elwood]

F4+4 clear with vent. Best WS I have every had.

Same here. Have one on the bike, will have one on the trike before long.

[lgjhn]

I had an F4+2 and liked it, but I tried a Klock Werks Flare a while back and it's still on the bike.
I like the looks of it better than any of em and the Flare design does a darn good job out on the road for both me and the wife.

[tfdeputydawg]

I've been told that taller and wider windshields can and have caused the fairings to crack. I don't have any idea if
this is true or false. Has anyone had problems like this??

Totally not true
Anyway-what make bikes have you heard this myth about?
Where would the cracks develop?

[gwnut]

Not sure where I heard that a fairing could crack from an oversized windshield. Possibly on one of the bike forums, but the comment was directly aimed at a Goldwing. As I said in my last post, I had no clue if this could be a problem or not. I would really like to buy a larger windshield, but was a little hesitant. I was just wondering if this could be a problem that others may have knowledge of.

[1800 06 Champion Trike]

Tall windshields will not make the fairing crack. I have used the X-Tall Tulsa's on all my wings over the years. Never a problem. I did have one on my 1800 trike from new until about 6 years ago. I switched to my F4+4 clear w/v and no problems with it.

[gwnut]

Thanks for the replys on the cracking. Now as the OP started this discussion, I just need to pick one.

[tndragonrider]

I had an F4+2 and liked it, but I tried a Klock Werks Flare a while back and it's still on the bike.
I like the looks of it better than any of em and the Flare design does a darn good job out on the road for both me and the wife.

I need to replace my OEM windshield due to several scratches and gouges that I have been living with for over 7 years. Well I finally pulled the trigger since I am having my bike converted to a MT Razor. I decided to go with the Klock Werks tall shield. So it can block the buffeting that my wife was experiencing while riding as a passenger. And since I am having it converted so she can ride again, it made sense to swap out for this shield. I will give back a report whenever I get it back from the dealer. It has been four weeks that my bike has been there and they aren't finished yet. Keep your fingers crossed!

[tntrike03]

Has anyone used or tried the Long Ride Shields for the 1800 GW on your trike?

[Goldwingrdr]

Has anyone used or tried the Long Ride Shields for the 1800 GW on your trike?

I am currently running the 18" LRS, I really like it, mostly like the ability to look over the shield with no buffeting. I have not had a chance to get an opinion from the wife's back seat. I think it a good product at a great price, especially if you catch one of the sales they run. I got mine this past Christmas for 60% off.

[FRR]

It has always amazed me how Honda can produce a great, well made touring machine like the Goldwing and yet put such a flimsy, thin, cheap, small windshield on them. I've tried 6 or 7 different after market shields but the F4 is by far the best that I have tried. I bought the Plus 2 since I want to see through the shield and not over it. Great wind and rain protection, and absolutely does not scratch. Pricey but well worth it.