Huzband Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Put a Cee Bailey +5 Euro cut on the RT today.Thought I was going to crash going around the first corner. It has the worst distortion I have ever seen! I had read good things about C.B.,so am I missing something? I'm putting the stocker back on tomorrow. So my question is,Aeroflow or Z-Technique? P.S.,Taking offers on a brand new Cee Bailey. Link to comment
chrisz Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Its best if you don't look through the windshield. Just keep it about an inch or two below you line of sight. Any windshield with a curve is going to give you problems if you look through it. Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 DUH!!! Of course I look over the shield,but when cornering or approaching stopping traffic,one must look through it. About the curve,that's B.S. High quality optics don't distort. Link to comment
csapp05 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 How tall are you? (I'm 5'9") I have a 3.5" and the curve is right in my line of sight when fully extended. I do notice some distortion around the curve, but below is pretty clear. My problem is the full protection is nixed with the curve. I am thinking about shimming the screen a little to see if that helps. I am thinking about a non curved 4"-6" to combat the line of sight problem. Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 I'm 6'2". I see distortion not only in the upper curve,but also the sides. Even looking over it,it still causes quite a distraction. Link to comment
jakfrost Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I have had every kind of 'after market' windshield out there on a variety of bikes, the Gold Wing and the ST1100 were the winners with 3 each, none of which was as good as the Z-Technic which I have on the R1200RT now. After 5,000 miles the only time I wish for the stocker is when it is 30c+, like yesterday Jim Link to comment
tomk99r11 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 The screens aren't high quality optics, they are plastic. Link to comment
csapp05 Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hmmn, mine is really clear, the only distortion I have is around the curve. Might want to call CB and see if they can send you a new one, I am pretty sure they use flame heat to bend and curve the screen, maybe they got a little over zealous? Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 I called them,they said the distortion is normal. They didn't offer a replacement,so I'm sending it back. Link to comment
realshelby Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I am 6' and use an Aeroflow. They are about the same height as the stock shield. I can't imagine using something 5" taller. I may just bring the top of the shield too close to your face. That certainly would amplify the distortion effect. Do you run the shield fully upright or about halfway? I run the Aeroflow about 1/2 to 2/3 up and get still air at those levels. It is well below my normal line of sight. You may have been more satisfied with a Cee Bailey in a 2 1/2" or 3 1/2". Link to comment
MooreDriven Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I have a +3,+3 CeeBailey's. When I first rode with the windshield I noticed the distortion as well. However, after a few hours of riding I didn't notice it anymore. Even the stock has some distortion. Link to comment
velomoto Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Huzband, not sure how tall you are, but I'm 6'3" with a relatively short 33" inseam (read: long torso), have the CB +3 +3 and was considering dropping to the +2 height because I can find quiet air with the WS raised about 2/3 of maximum. In this position I easily see over the top of the WS and only look thru the plastic if I'm climbing a fairly steep grade. If you're looking for a WS to look thru the plastic, then I don't think the CB with the "Euro bend" will be a good choice. Link to comment
GreggBates Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I had thought about trying a Parabellum. They offer tinted and non at +2.5 inches and +4 inches. They offer a 30 day trial and are located right here in the north of Atlanta area. (like me) I had one of theirs I would put on my GS for cold/bad weather and/or long trips. Gregg Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 I got the +5 so I wouldn't have to raise it to the vertical barn-door position. I could run the C.B at less than half up,& still see over it. You do have a point about it being closer to my face.I noticed that as soon as I installed it. I'm not wanting to look through the windshield,& although the stocker does have some slight distortion,it's not so much as to be a major distraction when looking over/around it. Link to comment
tobyzusa Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 You will get used to it. It is just like a new pair of glasses. Give it a chance and you will be satisfied. Link to comment
outpost22 Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 I'm not sure the Aeroflow would help you. I'm 6' and find the Aeroflow works great. I would think 6'2" would be abou ' max protection though, just based on the aerodynamics felt while riding with it. Link to comment
Motorrad4fun Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 I have a Parabellum plus 5 no distortion and it works great....... good luck Link to comment
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