Windshield options

timmer357 · 12-30-2013, 11:58 PM

So yes I have searched a lot. I want a moderately bigger w/a but only oem say ya gotta buy the damper and stupid chrome thing on outer part plus different bolts. Does Klockwerks or windvest have the same issue? I assume but don't wanna spend gobs of green.

JTJL · 12-31-2013, 09:38 AM

I did not need anything other then oem fasteners for my Klockwerks shield

JohnnyCaunuck · 12-31-2013, 09:53 AM

My Windvest went on with the OEM bolts. My bike does not have any chrome piece.

Rusty360 · 12-31-2013, 11:55 AM

To me the chrome piece helps hold everything in place and gives the windshield more support. I have the Windvest and really like it and got the chrome piece from Kawasaki.

hullster · 12-31-2013, 04:25 PM

I just tucked the windvest in behind the stock screen, works well and looks good.

timmer357 · 12-31-2013, 05:09 PM

Rusty it makes sense but I don't want to drop $50 and the less chrome the better.

Rusty360 · 12-31-2013, 08:46 PM

I understand, have seen some guys get it painted black but that just adds to the cost.

timmer357 · 01-01-2014, 01:43 AM

Surely I could slap some black vinyl that I already have on it. Where do yall order from? I use motosport and westend but havent had a kawi for a while

smokey · 01-01-2014, 08:56 AM

don't know what bike you have as it is not shown, but I went with the clearview, I have tried most brands on my voyager and so far this is the only one that gives me no buffeting or neck ache.

Snake Ranch · 01-01-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by timmer357

So yes I have searched a lot. I want a moderately bigger w/a but only oem say ya gotta buy the damper and stupid chrome thing on outer part plus different bolts. Does Klockwerks or windvest have the same issue? I assume but don't wanna spend gobs of green.

I purchased a taller OEM windshield and it required the chrome plate and screws. My logic for the need of the chrome plate and screws is because the taller windshield applies more load on the mounting screws and the frame of the faring when the wind is blowing on the windshield. The chrome plate supports the plastic or sandwiches it in between the faring and plate so the plastic does not crack around the bolts where the loads will be higher. The bolts are longer to account for the thick chrome plate and plastic. Check partspitstop.com the OEM costs are the best I could find. Hope this helps.

0vationdave · 01-01-2014, 06:20 PM

I asked this question specifically before I ordered my clearview shield, and clearview said the chrome piece is NOT necessary at all, unless you want the looks of the chrome trim, but the added stress on the windshield is not an issue. Also, the clearview windshield (for the Vaquero) is painted black in the same way the oem Vaquero bagger shield was, so it appears "baggerish" from a distance, but its clear above that. FYI...

dave

dmyers · 01-01-2014, 08:21 PM

That's good to know

timmer357 · 01-02-2014, 11:10 AM

Clearview doesn't have a lot of media or photos on sight. A little torn on the appearance of partially black. The ceebailey's is looking good but if I add damper and strip it will be as much as Klockwerks which is my first choice....except financially.

0vationdave · 01-02-2014, 08:22 PM

A clearview on my vaquero

timmer357 · 01-12-2014, 12:53 PM

Ceebailey hasn't returned email asking about the damper And hardware. Meh, small issue but more worrisome is their not responding to a perspective client in five days. I am a fan of customer service and question whether this is indication of theirs? Chime in if you have ceebaileys experience.

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timmer357 Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 38	Windshield options So yes I have searched a lot. I want a moderately bigger w/a but only oem say ya gotta buy the damper and stupid chrome thing on outer part plus different bolts. Does Klockwerks or windvest have the same issue? I assume but don't wanna spend gobs of green. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-31-2013, 09:53 AM	#3
JohnnyCaunuck Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ottawa Posts: 55	My Windvest went on with the OEM bolts. My bike does not have any chrome piece. __________________ James, Ottawa Ontario 2011 Vaquero
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12-31-2013, 11:55 AM	#4
Rusty360 Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 32	To me the chrome piece helps hold everything in place and gives the windshield more support. I have the Windvest and really like it and got the chrome piece from Kawasaki. __________________ 2011 Vaquero candy fire red "Pamela" 16" OEM windshield WindVest 10" Smoked Windscreen ISO grips with Ray's throttle mod OEM passenger floorboards Mustang seat w drivers/passenger backrest I-Pod adapter Kruzer Kaddy Amsoil 10W40 Auxiliary Driving Lights Michelin Commander II's Kuryakyn 4575 Longhorn Offset Dually Pegs Vance and Hines Twin Slash Round Slip ons EJK Electronic Jet Kit Chuckster's air Intake System
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12-31-2013, 04:25 PM	#5
hullster Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: central florida Posts: 154	I just tucked the windvest in behind the stock screen, works well and looks good. __________________ VBA# 02539 11 Vaquero, Black 10 windvest power outlet ipod adapter daggertude sissybar with custom mount kuryakyn 3" offset iso pegs 12.5 mini apes HardDrive skull mirrors Avon grips with throttle mod core moto ss brake lines Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-31-2013, 08:46 PM	#7
Rusty360 Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 32	I understand, have seen some guys get it painted black but that just adds to the cost. __________________ 2011 Vaquero candy fire red "Pamela" 16" OEM windshield WindVest 10" Smoked Windscreen ISO grips with Ray's throttle mod OEM passenger floorboards Mustang seat w drivers/passenger backrest I-Pod adapter Kruzer Kaddy Amsoil 10W40 Auxiliary Driving Lights Michelin Commander II's Kuryakyn 4575 Longhorn Offset Dually Pegs Vance and Hines Twin Slash Round Slip ons EJK Electronic Jet Kit Chuckster's air Intake System
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12-31-2013, 09:38 AM	#2
JTJL Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 43	I did not need anything other then oem fasteners for my Klockwerks shield
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12-31-2013, 05:09 PM	#6
timmer357 Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 38	Rusty it makes sense but I don't want to drop $50 and the less chrome the better.
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01-01-2014, 01:43 AM	#8
timmer357 Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 38	Surely I could slap some black vinyl that I already have on it. Where do yall order from? I use motosport and westend but havent had a kawi for a while
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01-01-2014, 08:56 AM	#9
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	don't know what bike you have as it is not shown, but I went with the clearview, I have tried most brands on my voyager and so far this is the only one that gives me no buffeting or neck ache. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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01-01-2014, 06:20 PM	#11
0vationdave Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Linden, Mi. Posts: 509	I asked this question specifically before I ordered my clearview shield, and clearview said the chrome piece is NOT necessary at all, unless you want the looks of the chrome trim, but the added stress on the windshield is not an issue. Also, the clearview windshield (for the Vaquero) is painted black in the same way the oem Vaquero bagger shield was, so it appears "baggerish" from a distance, but its clear above that. FYI... dave __________________ 2012 Lime Green Vaquero. Because chicks dig green Rockford Fosgate Punch PBR300X2 Amplifier Polk-Audio DB521 Speakers Rockford Fosgate Punch PEQ Equalizer Garmin Nuvi 4555 GPS Unit Kawasaki Aux Light Kit Ipod Kit w/4th Gen Ipod Laam Custom Seat w/modified Backrest Avon Grips w/RACNRAY's mod Aluminum Mirror Risers Clearview Large Windshield Chuckster Trailer Hitch 12v accessory plug VROC Member #36236 "I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways that won't work" - Thomas A. Edison
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01-01-2014, 08:21 PM	#12
dmyers Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: springfield Mo Posts: 1,310	That's good to know __________________ Don Myers 2012 green vaquero custom bars V&H pro pipe FI2000 custom intake work in progress
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01-02-2014, 11:10 AM	#13
timmer357 Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 38	Clearview doesn't have a lot of media or photos on sight. A little torn on the appearance of partially black. The ceebailey's is looking good but if I add damper and strip it will be as much as Klockwerks which is my first choice....except financially.
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01-12-2014, 12:53 PM	#15
timmer357 Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 38	Ceebailey hasn't returned email asking about the damper And hardware. Meh, small issue but more worrisome is their not responding to a perspective client in five days. I am a fan of customer service and question whether this is indication of theirs? Chime in if you have ceebaileys experience.
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