QuikSilver
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I recently purchased a 2013 Gen III FJR after putting 100,000 + miles on my Gen I. I am looking for hands-on practical advice from Gen III 2013 FJR Owners as to the quietest (and least turbulent airflow) aftermarket windshield for the Gen III.
Background: After thorough research on various FJR forums, I elected to purchase a Cal Sci Large XWide 2013+ windshield (+5.5 “ taller than stock, and 8” wider than stock at base), Almost everything I have read on Gen II FJR Cal Sci windshields is very positive. Unfortunately, on my GEN III, the Cal Sci windshield I purchased is a far cry from my definition of Nirvana quietness which is why I will be returning my Cal Sci (and I have never returned a windshield to a manufacturer in over 500,000 miles of riding). There is significant turbulence at every height setting, mostly coming from above my head (even when I look through the windshield with my head lowered by 2 – 3 inches below the windshield). I could not find a “quiet spot” anywhere. In retrospect, most of the Cal Sci information on the forums is on Gen II windshields. It is important to note that the Gen III FJR has a completely different airflow pattern above the headlights and I suspect the great reviews of the Cal Sci windshields for the Gen II do not apply to the Gen III. That is why I started this Gen III specific topic, so let’s keep this Gen III focus in this thread.
I am tempted to purchase 2013 Yamaha Touring Windshield (my original second choice) that is 4” taller and ½” wider than the stock windshield. I would be particularly interested in information comparing the Cal Sci to the 2013 Yamaha Touring Windshield in terms of “quietness”.
Obviously, the length of your torso is an important parameter when selecting a windshield. I am 5’11” tall with a 32” inseam. I would encourage responders to this thread to include their height and inseam length to help to help folks calibrate what would windshield height would be best height for them.
Background: After thorough research on various FJR forums, I elected to purchase a Cal Sci Large XWide 2013+ windshield (+5.5 “ taller than stock, and 8” wider than stock at base), Almost everything I have read on Gen II FJR Cal Sci windshields is very positive. Unfortunately, on my GEN III, the Cal Sci windshield I purchased is a far cry from my definition of Nirvana quietness which is why I will be returning my Cal Sci (and I have never returned a windshield to a manufacturer in over 500,000 miles of riding). There is significant turbulence at every height setting, mostly coming from above my head (even when I look through the windshield with my head lowered by 2 – 3 inches below the windshield). I could not find a “quiet spot” anywhere. In retrospect, most of the Cal Sci information on the forums is on Gen II windshields. It is important to note that the Gen III FJR has a completely different airflow pattern above the headlights and I suspect the great reviews of the Cal Sci windshields for the Gen II do not apply to the Gen III. That is why I started this Gen III specific topic, so let’s keep this Gen III focus in this thread.
I am tempted to purchase 2013 Yamaha Touring Windshield (my original second choice) that is 4” taller and ½” wider than the stock windshield. I would be particularly interested in information comparing the Cal Sci to the 2013 Yamaha Touring Windshield in terms of “quietness”.
Obviously, the length of your torso is an important parameter when selecting a windshield. I am 5’11” tall with a 32” inseam. I would encourage responders to this thread to include their height and inseam length to help to help folks calibrate what would windshield height would be best height for them.
