New Windshield For A Interstate,What to get..

[Maldog]

Hi Guys ,Im thinking About Replacing The Stock Windshield On My Is,can You gentlemaen Give me guidance on where and what to purchace The Stock size works  for me so i want a similar size .Do I go OEM Or is there a perfered aftermarket product .My Windshield has swirl marks  they were there when I got My Valk in 08,So What I need to know  whats the best replacement   to buy Ive Heard theres products much more  durable  then OEM also if there a perfered  cleaning product   to use  to clean and maintain a nice and clear Windshield,once again guys thanks in advance  for all your input and help Ps, Also what was the cost of what  you guys purchaced.

[0leman]

I bought a ClearView windshield 4 years ago, have never regretted doing so.

They do have OEM sizes, I opted for a couple more inches taller.  Also mine is a couple inches wider on both sides.  The later helps out during winter rides.

[HayHauler]

+1 on the Clearview... I just replaced my solid black "sport" model with a tinted "sport" model.  I think I am really gonna like seeing the ground in front of the tire... 

Hay 
Jimmyt

[PatrickDoss]

If you want durable, it's hard to beat F4 Customs. They have a super hard coating that makes them scratch resistant (NOT scratch proof, though). You can actually use the gas station squeegee on them. They've got stock and other sizes. No affiliation, YMMV, etc.

[BigBad1]

 +1 for F4 Customs. Can be cleaned with Windex and paper towels. Cost more than ClearView but I have been very pleased. My brother has a ClearView on his standard and he likes his but it does scratch easier.

[Maldog]

Hay Guys  thanks  for shinning a lil light on this topic it seems that clearview and K4 are the hot replacements to go with, has any one had both and had a preference to  one or the other ? Also I ran across  here and on a Goldwing  page that guys use a 50/50 mix of distilled H20 and Hydrogen Peroxide to clean there windshields and then use  like pledge. Well I tryed the  50/50 mix and holy chit  My Freakin windshield looks fookin awsome ,now I can probaby wait till next season but I still would like to hear more about K4 and clearview and if any one has a preference and why  thanks guys.

[PAVALKER]

I have had a Clearview on my VTX when the stock one cracked on me... it was a great shield and I would get one again on that type of bike or shield frame.  However, for the Interstate, I have the Show Chrome 20-510 GL1500 C F CF large clear that is available on Ebay    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Valkyrie-GL1500CF-Interstate-Touring-Windshield-C-/140951242121?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20d1594589&vxp=mtr

Someone locally (saw/met him at a Bike Night a year or so ago) got an F4 Customs windshield (he said) for his Interstate and it had some Optics issues (blurs in the sight line) and the cut edge was kind of rough as well IMO.  I think they sent him a replacement as well and it had some issues to from what I recall.  Not sure what the final outcome of the second shield was as I have not seen the guy/bike this year so not sure if he still has the bike,  or what.   

But for an Interstate I don't think you can beat the Show Chrome shield for price and durability.... mine has been on for over 6 years and cleans very well with whatever I use; although I would NEVER use the Gas Station squeegee or their hard paper towels.  I always have a microfiber cloth available. Or a decent rag of some sort. 

[flsix]

When I bought the phat gurl she had a Clearview windshield on her that was all scratched up. It looked like the PO used steel wool to clean it. I put a F4 Customs on it in Feb. or March and am very happy with it so far.  The fit and finish were excellent.
Just my .02¢

[frosty]

I have always ran Tulsa on my Valks and wings. Wind and rain goes over me and my wife.

[Maldog]

WoW You Guys Are Great  alot of info to sift through LOL  ,I see that when  gettin a  new windshield  you can get them ,taller, wider, and have a vent  added to them ok them Im  5'6.5  or 5.7'' ish and fit well behind what i think is a stock size but  ,I have sooo much custome stuff on my Valk wass all on it when I Got Her   that Im guessin its  a stock  size when ya all purchaced new  ones, did u add height , width or a vent  and if so was it a good idea,IE did adding a vent   make for a better  ride

[flsix]

Maldog I got my F4 Customs with stock height but two inches wider to keep some of the rain off. I'm 6' 1" and the stock height is about 1/2" below my line of sight. I like it.

[valkyriemc]

I have always ran Tulsa on my Valks and wings. Wind and rain goes over me and my wife.

+1  I run the taller / wider model as I like a look through model. But a look through shield is not for everyone.

[Westsider]

Tulsa also. They are thicket than stock work good. They have the fairing wind deflectors very reasonable, can't remember how much off hand , but seemed like a great price,, goggle them, and give em call..

[Ricky-D]

True, there may be some Ok aftermarket replacement windshields available.....

BUT,

You cannot get anything better than the OEM windshield,

And Honda does offer a 2" taller version than stock height.

When you compare a stock OEM windshield to an aftermarket version the difference is easily recognized.

I talking INTERSTATE windshield here. No others.

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[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

I've ran the show chrome one for years. Mine is 2" taller than stock and 4" wider on each side than stock. Works really well for cold weather riding.