Bailey Or Rifle?

[rogerfjrfaster]

MadMike2

Mentioned Cal Sicentific (SPELLING) I looked at it and it just might fit the bill, here is there email as I have emailed them they can send you a pix of it looks good.Here isthe email. It has two cutouts at the bottom sides to give you the calm pocket of air.

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rogerfjrfaster

 

[Caba]

I was torn between the CB Monsterflow and the Rifle touring. Ended up with the Rifle. Works well with the tuning block. I get good flow down and good protection up. I'll switch back to the stock in hot weather.

Oh yeah, I'm 5 foot 9 inches short.

 

[madmike2]

@ Roger, I have stated my misgivings before, but will reitierate for your sake (I know you've been out riding and not reading the boards).

The 2 cutouts would appear to alleviate the "buffet" by stabilizing the air pressure between the bottom of the windshield and the top of the cowling.

For you and I this isn't a major problem because we both have "tuning blocks" of one sort or another, so we are already getting airflow in that critical area and thus into the cockpit.

However, for those who have electrical add-ons, like radios, radar detectors, GPS units, etc., anything that would pass rain through to the cockpit area may not be such a good thing.

Those, like you and I, who have the auto-retract disabled can always put a piece of foam between the current windshield and the cowling to direct rain water during inclement weather, but it seems to me, any windshield that has so large a"vent" or cut-out would certainly allow rain to come through, glance of the cowling nose and put the electronics at risk.

Just my $.02

 

[BBIII]

for those who have electrical add-ons, like radios, radar detectors, GPS units, etc., anything that would pass rain through to the cockpit area may not be such a good thing.

MM2,

Can we get a "Tuning Block" (TB) without buying a different shield than OEM? I'm still not exatcly sure what a TB is, but it sounds like something that changes the angle of the dangle, or viagra for your shield

RE the ECM's: My Garmin 2610 is rated to take a 1 meter bath for 30 minutes. And I just take my radar detector off the RAM mount when it gets moist outside.

 

[madmike2]

Re: Tuning Block

I made my own. Remove the "W" bracket and the windshield. Through the underneath "W" bracke you will see 2 countersunk allen head screws. These affix the "under W-bracket" to the motor "U-bracket". I bought 2 longer screws that are long enough I could stack 2, 5/16" nuts on each screw, spacing the windshield assembly farther away from the retractor motor "U-bracket". This effectively tilted top the windshield back toward me.

At 6'2", 32" inseam, with a CeeBailey +4+3 in the down position, I get clear wind to my helmet. I also get enough air from under the windshield that I have a breeze on my chest which helps my cool-vest work really well in 100+ degree temps in the Calif. Central Valley.

Additionally, I find that I don't have to raise the windshield as much to change the airflow at different travel speeds.

As always, YMMV and this writer assumes no liability should this farkle not work for you. No test animals were injured or killed in this experiment.

 

[ronjrieth]

I have a Cal Scientific short model which is either 3 or 5 inches wider...cant recall...and is one inch taller with the two vents...what a difference it made in the florida heat! The vents were a Godsend. I have not made extended rides in the rain but I have gotten caught in some showers and the vents will allow the rain to soak your stomach...but on a dry day its without peer in my opinion. Having said that I still use my +4+2 Cee Bailey with no vents...when it is cooler or I am going on a longer ride...just in case I get caught in some bad weather. Ride safe..Ron

 

[Lauden]

Re:  Tuning Block
I made my own.  Remove the "W" bracket and the windshield.  Through the underneath  "W" bracke you will see 2 countersunk allen head screws.  These affix the "under W-bracket" to the motor "U-bracket".  I bought 2 longer screws that are long enough I could stack 2, 5/16" nuts on each screw, spacing the windshield assembly farther away from the retractor motor "U-bracket".  This effectively tilted top the windshield back toward me. 

At 6'2", 32" inseam, with a CeeBailey +4+3 in the down position, I get clear wind to my helmet.  I also get enough air from under the windshield that I have a breeze on my chest which helps my cool-vest work really well in 100+ degree temps in the Calif. Central Valley.

Additionally, I find that I don't have to raise the windshield as much to change the airflow at different travel speeds.

As always, YMMV and this writer assumes no liability should this farkle not work for you.  No test animals were injured or killed in this experiment.

I just made this modification today, used 2 longer 6mm screws with 2 5/16 washers on each. It made a a very positive difference. I'm 6'1" with a CB +4+3 shield. Without the adjustment, the screen in the full down position had the air hitting me square in the helmet. With the shield up it deflected all the air but caused the bike to buffet way to much.

Now with the new adjustment, in the full down position the wind hits at just below the shoulders giving a much more stable and pleasant ride. In the up position the buffetting has been noticable decreased. There's still some back pressure but it's much less noticable.

 

[madmike2]

Yep, my kinda farkle: easy, cheap, and it works! I'm glad it helped you.