Scott9999 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I picked up a used (but nearly new condition) California Scientific windscreen a month or so back. Just finally got around to installing it. I've only took a brief ride, so I can't speak to performance, though I may update this review in the future. However, since I had both shields in my hands, I decided a little side-by-side comparison might be of some value. I placed the Cal-Sci windshield over the OEM, and tried to capture the differences in pictures. I tried to "stich out" the OEM screen, which again, lies underneath the Cal-Sci. While the OEM shield is "sculptured" with dips at the top and sides, the Cal-Sci fills those areas out, while cutting off the bottom, and providing a vent though the bottom-middle. I'm assuming that both windshield maker's designs were for function, over form, but the BMW does appear to be a more sporty, sleek windshield, while the Cal-Sci kind of reminds me of a flying barn door. 🤣 The Cal-Sci windshield, mounted on my 2018 R1200RT. Link to comment
Rob Nowell Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 anxious to hear your opinion RE its performance, but, in any case, it won't win any beauty contests, will it? Link to comment
Scott9999 Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 I think that the BMW screen is always going to be the best looking one, as far as beauty is concerned. Truth is, I haven't ridden enough to give an honest appraisal. I went out the other night for a 30 minute ride around the lake. It's been raining on and off since ... I guess February? Anyhow, I had some time, the sun came out, and by the time I suited up and cleared space to get the bike out of the garage, lol, the weather is "wrath of God" dark skies. I said to myself "What the heck, it's gotta be an all weather bike eventually", so I went, and the clouds opened up, I raised the screen an inch higher, and no real problems. So, first take is that this is gonna be a lot like my old Cee Baily screen, great protection, but maybe too much for warm weather. Short answer: "Heck I don't know yet ..." 😏 We'll see. I'll update when I get on the road in hot weather. Link to comment
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