I/S windshield-Update

[Mike in AR]

I bought a Valkyrie trike last January, and the windshield is too short. I measured it from the rubber part of the chromed plastic piece with Honda written on it to the top edge of the windshield (it measured 12"). Did I measure from the right place, or do I need to dis-assemble it and measure from the bottom center of the windshield. The only way I can see through the present shield is to lean way over the tank, kind of like the sports bike riders do. I am 6' 1" and am guessing I need at least a 14"-16" shield measuring from the spot that I measured this one from. Also, if any of you have changed out your I/S shield, where did you get the new one from? TIA

    Mike in Ar                                                                                                                                  

[Karen]

Hi Mike,  I purchased my replacement from Darrell (Darryl?) at F6 Customs, and have been delighted with the quality and durability of the clarity. They have different heights, I've had mine for probably 6 years, and would buy another  in a heartbeat...

[Chrisj CMA]

my question would be...do you get too much air (buffeting) or is it a good ride as far as air coming over the shield?  Looking over it is best as long as it pushes the air over your head.

[Gavin_Sons]

Sounds like yours is 2" shorter than stock. I run a cee baileys 2 inches shorter in dark smoke tint. I like looking over my shield. There is also a company that will make you a euro flip that will allow you to look over and still not get the wind in your face.  I forget the company name but sure someone will chime in and know.

[Jess from VA]

Mike, the OE Interstate State shield is 15.5", with only a half inch for mounting below the chrome/rubber trim (only a half inch below where you measured).  So your 12" shield is 12.5" total.  And three inches shorter than OE stock.

Decide what height you want, then call Clearview and order an interstate replacement shield of that height, then get it 2.5" wider on each side (5" wider than stock).  I just got two replacements from them last year; one 15.5" (bigboy seat), the other 14.5" (lowboy seat). The extra wide shield mounts up just fine with the fairing, and so does the fact that the Clearview Lucite shield is about twice the thickness of the OE polycarbinate shield.  (I'm 5'9")

You need to be able to see over it sitting up, but be able to get behind it in the rain. You want the tip of the shield to come to somewhere between your chin and nose, sitting normally (not to attention, and not all slouched down).  

Tape a yardstick up your current shield, sit on the bike centered up, and choose your height.   Feet down to ground will give you an incorrect reading from feet on driver's pegs/boards.

They have a lot of set choices, but will build you whatever height you want.

https://www.clearviewshields.com/motorcycle-windshield/honda/valkyrie-interstate-shields/  

[jim@98valkyrie.com]

Hey Mike,
If you are interested, I have a nearly new Tulsa windshield for the I/S (W16120). It was only ridden for  10 miles and then stored away.
PM or email me and we can talk price etc.

[Mike in AR]

Hi Mike,  I purchased my replacement from Darrell (Darryl?) at F6 Customs, and have been delighted with the quality and durability of the clarity. They have different heights, I've had mine for probably 6 years, and would buy another  in a heartbeat...

Karen, I couldn't find windshields on his sight, but will call him in the morning and check out what he has. Thank you for the reply.

Mike

[Mike in AR]

my question would be...do you get too much air (buffeting) or is it a good ride as far as air coming over the shield?  Looking over it is best as long as it pushes the air over your head.

Chrisj CMA , the problem is that there is a lot of buffeting. I still want to be able to look over the shield, but I also want to be able to slouch down a bit to look thru the shield. As it is, from about my chin up is above the shield .

[Mike in AR]

Sounds like yours is 2" shorter than stock. I run a cee baileys 2 inches shorter in dark smoke tint. I like looking over my shield. There is also a company that will make you a euro flip that will allow you to look over and still not get the wind in your face.  I forget the company name but sure someone will chime in and know.

Gavin_Sons, I do like the way the Cee Bailleys looks and will call about their products

Thanks Mike

[Mike in AR]

Mike, the OE Interstate State shield is 15.5", with only a half inch for mounting below the chrome/rubber trim (only a half inch below where you measured).  So your 12" shield is 12.5" total.  And three inches shorter than OE stock.

Decide what height you want, then call Clearview and order an interstate replacement shield of that height, then get it 2.5" wider on each side (5" wider than stock).  I just got two replacements from them last year; one 15.5" (bigboy seat), the other 14.5" (lowboy seat). The extra wide shield mounts up just fine with the fairing, and so does the fact that the Clearview Lucite shield is about twice the thickness of the OE polycarbinate shield.  (I'm 5'9")

You need to be able to see over it sitting up, but be able to get behind it in the rain. You want the tip of the shield to come to somewhere between your chin and nose, sitting normally (not to attention, and not all slouched down).  

Tape a yardstick up your current shield, sit on the bike centered up, and choose your height.   Feet down to ground will give you an incorrect reading from feet on driver's pegs/boards.

They have a lot of set choices, but will build you whatever height you want.

https://www.clearviewshields.com/motorcycle-windshield/honda/valkyrie-interstate-shields/  

Jess from VA, Thank you for all the good information. I will contact Clearview today sometime. With all the suggestions on which windshield to go with, I can compare them all to each other before making a decision. I apologize for the mix up in my replies last night, but I had taken my pain pill for my knee replacement about 20-30 minutes before I started replying to every one and I guess it kicked in sooner that I expected. lol

[Mike in AR]

Hey Mike,
If you are interested, I have a nearly new Tulsa windshield for the I/S (W16120). It was only ridden for  10 miles and then stored away.
PM or email me and we can talk price etc.

jim@98valkyrie, I have tried to find a picture of the Tulsa, with no luck. How tall is your Tulsa windshield?

[Jess from VA]

The Tulsa is/was extra tall.  This windshield is 6 inches taller and 2 inches wider than the stock Honda windshield. - -

(Out of Stock)
http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=567&str=0&mdl=1540&mdy=0

I'd have to stand on my floorboards to see over that.  I suppose if you're 6'4" it might be good.

I tried to find the company (Tulsa), and could not. I think they are no longer in business.

And by the way, a pile of guys who change windshields on interstates, have trouble with the 4 fairing anchors turning in the plastic (because the fine thread screws are welded to the anchors with age and humidity).  If you keep turning and turning them, you just make the holes bigger than you want (for using the same anchors).  If this happens, a quick pull straight out of the plastic is recommended, and then they must be glued back in with JB Weld (or epoxy) (without getting any on the screw/anchor threads (antisieze them).

Ordering four of these is a good idea (insurance) before you start the replacement.
Inserts for fairing, Honda part # 90316-MJ1-000

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-90316-MJ1-000.html

And here is a nice video of the work.  F4 Customs makes great polycarb shields too, if you want to spend a bit more.  But I am not sure if they will cut/make one just to your specs for height.   https://f4customs.com/index.php?route=information/videos&information_id=18

These are their choices listed. (OE 15.5" is the shortest listed)
https://f4customs.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_13

[Mike in AR]

The Tulsa is/was extra tall.  This windshield is 6 inches taller and 2 inches wider than the stock Honda windshield. - -

(Out of Stock)
http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=567&str=0&mdl=1540&mdy=0

I'd have to stand on my floorboards to see over that.  I suppose if you're 6'4" it might be good.

I tried to find the company (Tulsa), and could not. I think they are no longer in business.

And by the way, a pile of guys who change windshields on interstates, have trouble with the 4 fairing anchors turning in the plastic (because the fine thread screws are welded to the anchors with age and humidity).  If you keep turning and turning them, you just make the holes bigger than you want (for using the same anchors).  If this happens, a quick pull straight out of the plastic is recommended, and then they must be glued back in with JB Weld (or epoxy) (without getting any on the screw/anchor threads (antisieze them).

Ordering four of these is a good idea (insurance) before you start the replacement.
Inserts for fairing, Honda part # 90316-MJ1-000

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-90316-MJ1-000.html

And here is a nice video of the work.  F4 Customs makes great polycarb shields too, if you want to spend a bit more.  But I am not sure if they will cut/make one just to your specs for height.   https://f4customs.com/index.php?route=information/videos&information_id=18

These are their choices listed. (OE 15.5" is the shortest listed)
https://f4customs.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_13

Jess from VA, I had the same results for the Tulsa as you did. Also, I had to JB weld a couple of the inserts when I had to tighten up my right turn signal. I had not heard of the F4 Customs and like what I see. I am going to check them and Clearview out a litle more. Thank you for your help.

Mike in Ar

[jim@98valkyrie.com]

Hey Mike,
If you are interested, I have a nearly new Tulsa windshield for the I/S (W16120). It was only ridden for  10 miles and then stored away.
PM or email me and we can talk price etc.

jim@98valkyrie, I have tried to find a picture of the Tulsa, with no luck. How tall is your Tulsa windshield?

Mike, I am out of town on business, so I had to call my wife to get the measurements.
The Tulsa is:
Height - 23" (middle- cut out), 24" - (side -center of bolt hole to top)
Width - 28 3/4"

[Tailgate Tommy]

I have a stock height Cee Bailey and it's a little thicker than stock so it fits nice and tight. I like it a lot.

[72cutlassdude]

I like my Gustafson Euro Flip shield, very nice product. Here is a link to their site. https://bikescreen.com/products/honda-gl-1500-1997-2003

[Mike in AR]

Hey Mike,
If you are interested, I have a nearly new Tulsa windshield for the I/S (W16120). It was only ridden for  10 miles and then stored away.
PM or email me and we can talk price etc.

jim@98valkyrie, I have tried to find a picture of the Tulsa, with no luck. How tall is your Tulsa windshield?

Mike, I am out of town on business, so I had to call my wife to get the measurements.
The Tulsa is:
Height - 23" (middle- cut out), 24" - (side -center of bolt hole to top)
Width - 28 3/4"

jim@98valkyrie, I appreciate all the trouble that you and your wife went to, to get the information to me for the height, but that is a little bit taller than need, by about 8"-9".

[Lyle Laun]

72CutlassDude
Don't mean to hijack the thread but....what height is your Euroflip ? The website has 4 different choices and just trying to figure out which one is your's ?

Regards
Lyle

[Mike in AR]

I like my Gustafson Euro Flip shield, very nice product. Here is a link to their site. https://bikescreen.com/products/honda-gl-1500-1997-2003

72cutlassdude, those are some nice looking shields, but they don't have the height that I am looking for. Thanks for replying.

[Mike in AR]

I have a stock height Cee Bailey and it's a little thicker than stock so it fits nice and tight. I like it a lot.

Tailgate Tommy, I really like the Cee Bailey shields, I just need to call them and see what they suggest height wise for a trike with a 6" rake. I'm not sure that the rake kit makes any difference in how the windshield fits, but I want to find out.

[Jess from VA]

I have no hands on at all on this, but it seems (mathematically) logical that an increased fork rake would translate directly to a steeper angle on the fairing mounted to the forks, and also to the shield.  Now this is only a couple degrees, so the difference would not be great, but clearly the shield top would be a TAD shorter (and the shield angle itself a tad steeper) than stock.  I am guessing it could make your decision on shield height to increase length (over a stock setup) by no more than say a half inch.  

My idea of taping a yardstick to the shield (or even a ruler.... say 4 even inches above the current shield top at center), then sitting on the bike centered up with feet on the pegs, and choosing your best estimated height.  Whatever the angle of the rake to fairing to shield, the ruler follows the angle perfectly for choosing your best height.  With the ruler taped on there, you could even go for a ride around the block to help choose.

You know your current shield is 12.5", so you are just adding length to that.

I don't think any seller's advice could be better than your own careful assessment.

Extra width over OE is a different issue over height, though extra width will certainly assist in decreasing any buffeting.... unless you get it too short.  I like the extra width quite a bit (5" on my Clearviews).  I still get about the same air as with stock, but I know it will do better with cold, rain, bugs, birds and rocks.

[72cutlassdude]

72CutlassDude
Don't mean to hijack the thread but....what height is your Euroflip ? The website has 4 different choices and just trying to figure out which one is your's ?

Regards
Lyle

Lyle,

I have the 12" euroflip, and I am 6'2" which allows me to look over the shield. Rode all last season with this shield and love it compared to my 8" Cee Baileys.

[Jess from VA]

When giving windshield advice or discussion, an idea of the helmet you wear would be useful info.

I wear a DOT half, year round (with a little 4-5in drop-down visor available). 

I could certainly have a shorter shield with a full face helmet. 

[F-six]

Last year I bought an F4 Customs windshield for my Interstate. They are more expensive than some of the competition but I was really pleased with the quality of the shield. I'm 6'1 and bought the standard size. I look over the shield, but there is hardly any buffeting. If you want a larger shield, they have three other bigger sizes. Totally recommend this shield.

[Avanti]

I like my Gustafson Euro Flip shield, very nice product. Here is a link to their site. https://bikescreen.com/products/honda-gl-1500-1997-2003

Your Euro Flip looks different at the top or is it just the angle of the picture.

[Mike in AR]

Last year I bought an F4 Customs windshield for my Interstate. They are more expensive than some of the competition but I was really pleased with the quality of the shield. I'm 6'1 and bought the standard size. I look over the shield, but there is hardly any buffeting. If you want a larger shield, they have three other bigger sizes. Totally recommend this shield.

F-six, I looked at the F4 Customs, but their prices are a little more than I can afford right now.

[Mike in AR]

I have no hands on at all on this, but it seems (mathematically) logical that an increased fork rake would translate directly to a steeper angle on the fairing mounted to the forks, and also to the shield.  Now this is only a couple degrees, so the difference would not be great, but clearly the shield top would be a TAD shorter (and the shield angle itself a tad steeper) than stock.  I am guessing it could make your decision on shield height to increase length (over a stock setup) by no more than say a half inch.  

My idea of taping a yardstick to the shield (or even a ruler.... say 4 even inches above the current shield top at center), then sitting on the bike centered up with feet on the pegs, and choosing your best estimated height.  Whatever the angle of the rake to fairing to shield, the ruler follows the angle perfectly for choosing your best height.  With the ruler taped on there, you could even go for a ride around the block to help choose.

You know your current shield is 12.5", so you are just adding length to that.

I don't think any seller's advice could be better than your own careful assessment.

Extra width over OE is a different issue over height, though extra width will certainly assist in decreasing any buffeting.... unless you get it too short.  I like the extra width quite a bit (5" on my Clearviews).  I still get about the same air as with stock, but I know it will do better with cold, rain, bugs, birds and rocks.

Jess from VA , I like the idea of the yardstick. As soon as I get back from P.T. tomorrow I am going to give it a try. I am looking at either the Clearview or the Cee Baileys. I like the 5" extra width on the Clearview. Just taking a guess, I am thinking of either the 15 1/2"-16 1/2" height, but will see where the ruler takes me.

As to your other post about the helmet, right now I wear a 3/4 with a flip up shield, and a drop down sun shade. I am thinking about trying to buy a 1/2 helmet with the drop down shade for the hot days here in Arkansas. I appreciate all the ideas and other information that you have given me.

Mike in Ar

[Jess from VA]

I probably have 7 helmets, but only wear my Scorpion EXO-100 Dot half.  It is about worn out, and don't you know Scorpion replaced it with the EXO C110, which does not have the zip-on neck curtain I need in colder weather.  Still, the 100 is the best quality, most comfortable half helmet I ever owned (made for oblong heads, not round ones).  The 112 is supposed to have better venting, but venting in a half is not a big deal.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/helmets_and_eyewear/open_face/scorpion/exo_c110_helmet.html

At least they finally blacked out the big Z mark of Zorro on the new helmet.  Been using black magic marker on my 110 silver Z.  Someone should have told them their trademark Z (actually S for Scorpion) just looks too much like Nazi SS runes for comfort.  https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTauMlA37L_NMThEGE6OEjv_52iY4_QOHLEg8nj1SDhQGNibHmx



I just tried on a couple other half helmets with integral half-visors on them at a bike accessory shop (no Scorpions), and the visors were hitting my eyeglasses or nose (so they're out).  I'll be getting a new Scorpion 110 soon. (XL, when my normal size would be L)

[72cutlassdude]

I like my Gustafson Euro Flip shield, very nice product. Here is a link to their site. https://bikescreen.com/products/honda-gl-1500-1997-2003

Your Euro Flip looks different at the top or is it just the angle of the picture.

Avanti,

The euroflip has a reverse curve on top which redirects the wind higher which generates less buffeting.

72cutlassdude

[Mike in AR]

I probably have 7 helmets, but only wear my Scorpion EXO-100 Dot half.  It is about worn out, and don't you know Scorpion replaced it with the EXO C110, which does not have the zip-on neck curtain I need in colder weather.  Still, the 100 is the best quality, most comfortable half helmet I ever owned (made for oblong heads, not round ones).  The 112 is supposed to have better venting, but venting in a half is not a big deal.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/helmets_and_eyewear/open_face/scorpion/exo_c110_helmet.html

At least they finally blacked out the big Z mark of Zorro on the new helmet.  Been using black magic marker on my 110 silver Z.  Someone should have told them their trademark Z (actually S for Scorpion) just looks too much like Nazi SS runes for comfort.  https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTauMlA37L_NMThEGE6OEjv_52iY4_QOHLEg8nj1SDhQGNibHmx



I just tried on a couple other half helmets with integral half-visors on them at a bike accessory shop (no Scorpions), and the visors were hitting my eyeglasses or nose (so they're out).  I'll be getting a new Scorpion 110 soon. (XL, when my normal size would be L)

I have to actually try on the helmets. I've ordered some on-line and had to go through the hassle of returning them because the sizing chart says I need a medium, but it won't even go on my head. It actually took a XL to fit.

[Avanti]

I like my Gustafson Euro Flip shield, very nice product. Here is a link to their site. https://bikescreen.com/products/honda-gl-1500-1997-2003

Your Euro Flip looks different at the top or is it just the angle of the picture.

Avanti,

The euroflip has a reverse curve on top which redirects the wind higher which generates less buffeting.

72cutlassdude

Thank you for your response. I do understand the euroflip concept however your windscreen looks different than the model (Valkyrie SP- Euroflip  12" x 27 1/2") https://bikescreen.com/products/honda-gl-1500-1997-2003.

[72cutlassdude]

I like my Gustafson Euro Flip shield, very nice product. Here is a link to their site. https://bikescreen.com/products/honda-gl-1500-1997-2003

Your Euro Flip looks different at the top or is it just the angle of the picture.

Avanti,

The euroflip has a reverse curve on top which redirects the wind higher which generates less buffeting.

72cutlassdude

Thank you for your response. I do understand the euroflip concept however your windscreen looks different than the model (Valkyrie SP- Euroflip  12" x 27 1/2") https://bikescreen.com/products/honda-gl-1500-1997-2003.

I think it might just be the angle I took the picture from.

[Bighead]

Cee Baileys cant go wrong with that one.

[Mike in AR]

Tried to add an update to my original post, but must have done something wrong.   Anyway, just wanted to let all who replied to my original post know that I went with a Show Chrome I/S windshield. It is approximately 2" taller and 8" wider than the one on my trike. Took it for a short ride to the store and back, and, I think I am going to like it. When sitting in normal riding position, I can see over it good, and if I slouch a bit I can look through it. My next question is, anyone interested in a 12 1/2" Clearview I/S windshield? I'm willing to make a good deal on it! 

Thanks again for all the help and insight that y'all gave me.   

 Mike in Ar

[burmmy]

Mike,
Will you measure your new show chrome windshield for me. The previous owner cut mine and I am not sure how much. I would like to replace it with another show chrome, but if it is not taller I will need to go a different route.
Thank you