Premium Member motoskir Posted February 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted February 3, 2015 I went to California Scientific yesterday as I live right down the road from them. They were out of the clear taller screens because everybody on here is buying them up, haha!! He told me to come back in the afternoon, and he should have some more. Well, when I called to make sure he had one for me, he said he made five that day, and they were already taken. Guess I should have had him set one aside for me. But on another note, the short tinted screen has been changed slightly from the pictures on their website. He told me that when they did further testing on it, the wind was hitting them right in the face, so they made it slightly smaller so that it would hit you in the upper chest/below the helmet area. So if you are thinking of buying the short tinted one, check with them first to make sure it is what you want. These screens seem like good quality stuff though, so I will be picking up either the taller one, or both. Not too sure about the short one, since I do a lot of freeway riding. We will see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member motoskir Posted February 4, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted February 4, 2015 Yes, me too !! I just ordered the tall screen and the short one. They are a lot cheaper than the CalSci ones too. I got two for the price of one of theirs. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfjniner Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 These over-sized hand guards really crippling the windshield options. I think Yamaha should have gone with lower profile hand-guards, like Kawi Versys did, that would have allowed wider wind screen for better touring capability. The first thing I'd do is replacing hand guards for slimmer ones, as a bonus, you can fit a hippo hands on slim guards easier. And we all know a combination of heated grips and hippo hands miffs is a mmmm thing during winter months! Hi Nick, welcome to the site. Although they are calling the FJ a sport touring motorcycle, you will find more sport attitude than touring attitude. I try to keep a balance. I tried to make my FZ a touring bike, so when the FJ came out I was in, in a flash. I also have a FJR so touring is what I do. I am with you on the windshield options. I do think that the larger touring versions will do just fine, although I haven't tried one yet. Waiting for more reviews and the current set up is okay and will work just fine in the warmer weather. I bought Oxford muffs for the FZ and they do not fit over the hand guard mounting frame after taking off the plastic guards, so I will end up having to remove the entire works. They work great and are now on the FJR. Easy to switch bikes. Most here have never used muffs, and when you use the name hippo hands it kind of dates you. Keep up the good suggestions, we have a lot of teaching to do. Ken, Candy Ass L.D.R. Sleeps 8 hours (2)2005 FJR1300abs: 230,000 m 2015 FJ-09: 114,000 m (Replaced engine at 106K) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazerian Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 new Powerbronze screens plus belly pan http://powerbronze.co.uk/newproducts.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlh Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks for the find ! Just made the order for the larger windshield. I will post pic when its installed How was it to install? My larger windshield arrived today but looks like there's more work involved than a few screws. It appears to increase the coverage a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckybuk Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Was easy peasy........... 2016 R1 2015 FJ-09-------SOLD 2002 Wr250F 2014 Concours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ULEWZ Posted February 24, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks for the find ! Just made the order for the larger windshield. I will post pic when its installed How was it to install? My larger windshield arrived today but looks like there's more work involved than a few screws. It appears to increase the coverage a lot. 5 minutes tops, then snap on the covers, another 8 seconds. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Bikes: 2015 FJ-09, Seat Concepts seat cover and foam, Cal Sci medium screen, rim stripes, factory heated grips, Cortech Dryver tank bag ring, Modified stock exhaust, FlashTune with Graves fuel map, Cree driving lights, Aux power socket. 2012 Street Triple type R (Wifes) 2007 FJR1300 (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoman548 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Howdy, I ordered the OEM touring windshield Yamaha has available when I bought my Fj-09 last week and I just installed it. It requires removing half of the hand guards to install but it is much bigger and I haven't seen any mention of this windshield here yet. I like the looks so far but I haven't taken it on the street quite yet ( Tomorrow looks good!) so we will have to see how it handles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogsym Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I too ordered the OEM touring after taking a test ride on a bike with one fitted. It's not the prettiest thing in the world, but then I am verging on giant, so function over fashion wins every time for me. Pick it up on Monday, can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomachines Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I'll be posting about the couple of different Ermax windshield options in the MotoMachines section in a couple of days, pictures included! There will be an original windshield reproduction, a sport screen, and a touring screen. the latter two having color matching options! http://www.motomachines.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmidd Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Are any of you guys of the taller variety like myself? I'm 6'4" tall so the stock windscreen doesn't work well for me whether it's all the way up or down. The lowest setting hits right under my chin around my neck and the upper feels like someone is slapping my head back and forth. If you are my size, which direction did you go? I'm leaning towards he short screen because it would probably hit me in the chest. Any input will be appreaciated, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsquared Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I like the looks of this one. But wonder about possible clearance issues with the bark-busters... http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.13491/.f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogsym Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Are any of you guys of the taller variety like myself? I'm 6'4" tall so the stock windscreen doesn't work well for me whether it's all the way up or down. The lowest setting hits right under my chin around my neck and the upper feels like someone is slapping my head back and forth. If you are my size, which direction did you go? I'm leaning towards he short screen because it would probably hit me in the chest. Any input will be appreaciated, thanks!You're only 6'4"? Sheesh. I remember being that short once I have only done 20 miles since picking the bike up this morning, too windy out for it to be nice. At 6'7" I found the OEM touring screen a bit noisy (helmet) when fully up, better in the lower position. Too early to tell properly yet, watch this space... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philkin Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I ordered the Ermax touring windshield about a month ago. Hopefully, they will by arriving Stateside very soon. Attractive, well made and very good value. Now, if I can get delivery, I'll tell you more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomachines Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I ordered the Ermax touring windshield about a month ago. Hopefully, they will by arriving Stateside very soon. Attractive, well made and very good value. Now, if I can get delivery, I'll tell you more. Should be getting them in in about a week or less, depending on how far behind the customs guys fell behind from this snow storm we just got hit with! http://www.motomachines.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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