My Calsci windsheild

jak · 02-05-2009, 09:26 AM

So far this is my favorite for touring or commuting. I havent been off road with it yet. Ive had the KTM touring and the CeeBaily on my bike. The KTM touring, well it just plain sucked. The CeeBaily was much better but Im 6'2" and the wind seemed to hit me at about nose level. Also I couldnt turn my bars from stop to stop without the hand gaurds hitting the sheild.

I have a Renazco seat so I sit a little higher than stock seat height. I picked up a large sheild from Mark and installed it with no problem. Took it out for the 100 mph test and noticed the wind hit me right in the eyes. Took my bike down there the next day and exchanged it for a extra large. Yeah its a bit taller but it works. I like it. The wind goes right over my head and the side wind hits just about in the bicepts elbow area. No buffering, quiet, comfortable ride. I will have my wife on the back this weekend so I will report back with her findings.

Id post some pictures but I can seem to do it on this web site. I will try and get some posted on http://www.ktmtalk.com/ in the LC8 section.
Mark took some pictures of my bike so Im sure he has a few. Here is his website.

http://www.calsci.com/

Great product, Great price, Great service.

Chipper · 02-05-2009, 10:39 AM

Anyone know if they have tinted w/shields? Think would lessen the fuglyness. If they work all the better, just think tinted would be nice!

uncreative · 02-05-2009, 10:57 AM

nice, i have had his shields on other bikes and they are great. this might get me back on a ktm if they work well.

Guano11 · 02-05-2009, 10:59 AM

I like this guy's site -- even learned a few things from it. I might have to call him on his offer to explain the LaPlace transform used to determine the shape of his windshields.

I'll keep my ears open for more reviews, but I foresee a Calsci in my future.

....once I figure out where my coolant's going.

jak · 02-06-2009, 10:02 AM

Here are some pictures of my set up.

http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?act=ST&f=135&t=327070

LDHunter · 02-07-2009, 05:10 AM

I had a Cal Sci windshield on my VStrom 1000 and was EXTREMELY pleased with it!!!

Wind and wind turbulence noise was almost non existent even up to 120 mph... Not that I ever went that fast...

$bob$

Helmet Head · 02-07-2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jak

Here are some pictures of my set up.

http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?act=ST&f=135&t=327070

Here are your pics so everyone doesn't have to register for KTM Talk just to see them...

jak · 02-08-2009, 09:44 AM

Thanks Helmet Head for posting the pictures.

Well I got a ride in yesterday with my wife on the back. Honestly I think it worked even better with her on the back. Huge difference on the freeway that even my wife noticed.The wind just seemed to go over and around us in some way, kind of hard to explain but a very noticable difference from the other sheilds mentioned.

2 thumbs up!

Yzlvr · 02-09-2009, 08:35 AM

Any offering for a tinted version?

jak · 02-09-2009, 09:23 AM

Not that i know of.Call Mark and ask him.

BikerRob · 02-09-2009, 10:20 AM

Jak does yours fit as per the standard one; it appears to in the photos? On the Calsci site it only appears to be half as deep as the standard one therefore not using all the original mounting points. Hope that makes sense!

Makes it look, IMHO, somewhat unfinished.

Regards Bob

jak · 02-09-2009, 10:32 AM

You are correct. You only use the top 4 mounting holes. I was a little concerned about that as well but its very solid. Ive done the 100mph test with no problem at all.

Im sure you can smoke a cigg at 100mph behind this sheild but I dont smoke so I cant prove that.

Moraflex · 02-10-2009, 01:37 PM

JAK, you mentioned that you purchased the taller one. Can you elaborate on the height and width in inches please...measure from the top of your light to the top of the shield for height.
Also, since we all have different torso lengths; Im 6'1" and when sitting on a solid surface and running a tape measure from the seat, next to my crotch to the top of my head I measure 37 inches. What is you measurment?

This will help me to buy the correct size the first time.

Thank JAK.

jak · 02-11-2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moraflex

JAK, you mentioned that you purchased the taller one. Can you elaborate on the height and width in inches please...measure from the top of your light to the top of the shield for height.
Also, since we all have different torso lengths; Im 6'1" and when sitting on a solid surface and running a tape measure from the seat, next to my crotch to the top of my head I measure 37 inches. What is you measurment?

This will help me to buy the correct size the first time.

Thank JAK.

Top of light to top of sheild 18"
Width at top 13.5"
Seat to top of head is 34.5 BUT I have a Renazco seat which is a little taller than stock.

I would get the XL if I were you.

Moraflex · 02-11-2009, 06:33 PM

I Also have a Renazco seat. It's fantastic but I have a hard time touching the ground. Thanks JAK

Quote:

Originally Posted by jak

Top of light to top of sheild 18"
Width at top 13.5"
Seat to top of head is 34.5 BUT I have a Renazco seat which is a little taller than stock.

I would get the XL if I were you.

02-05-2009, 09:26 AM	#1
jak Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Rocklin Ca. Oddometer: 167	My Calsci windsheild So far this is my favorite for touring or commuting. I havent been off road with it yet. Ive had the KTM touring and the CeeBaily on my bike. The KTM touring, well it just plain sucked. The CeeBaily was much better but Im 6'2" and the wind seemed to hit me at about nose level. Also I couldnt turn my bars from stop to stop without the hand gaurds hitting the sheild. I have a Renazco seat so I sit a little higher than stock seat height. I picked up a large sheild from Mark and installed it with no problem. Took it out for the 100 mph test and noticed the wind hit me right in the eyes. Took my bike down there the next day and exchanged it for a extra large. Yeah its a bit taller but it works. I like it. The wind goes right over my head and the side wind hits just about in the bicepts elbow area. No buffering, quiet, comfortable ride. I will have my wife on the back this weekend so I will report back with her findings. Id post some pictures but I can seem to do it on this web site. I will try and get some posted on http://www.ktmtalk.com/ in the LC8 section. Mark took some pictures of my bike so Im sure he has a few. Here is his website. http://www.calsci.com/ Great product, Great price, Great service.

02-05-2009, 10:39 AM	#2
Chipper Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2003 Location: Dover, Ohio Oddometer: 474	Any tint avail? Anyone know if they have tinted w/shields? Think would lessen the fuglyness. If they work all the better, just think tinted would be nice!

02-05-2009, 10:59 AM	#4
Guano11 Lurker No Longer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Treadin' Water Oddometer: 355	I like this guy's site -- even learned a few things from it. I might have to call him on his offer to explain the LaPlace transform used to determine the shape of his windshields. I'll keep my ears open for more reviews, but I foresee a Calsci in my future. ....once I figure out where my coolant's going. __________________ Guano11 Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

02-06-2009, 10:02 AM	#5
jak Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Rocklin Ca. Oddometer: 167	pictures Here are some pictures of my set up. http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?act=ST&f=135&t=327070

02-07-2009, 05:10 AM	#6
LDHunter Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: NW Florida Piney Woods Oddometer: 1,525	I had a Cal Sci windshield on my VStrom 1000 and was EXTREMELY pleased with it!!! Wind and wind turbulence noise was almost non existent even up to 120 mph... Not that I ever went that fast... $bob$ __________________ $beemer bob$ (The Original Dollar Sign Rider... Beware of Imitations) 2006 Kawasaki KLX250S A Fun Little DS 2007 BMW G650X-Challenge Thumpin' Sand Blaster 2006 BMW R1200GS Ride the World in Comfort 2007 Honda 4WD Foreman 500 (Practical and Yet Fun) Thor Wanderer Toy Hauler (Camp And Bring Your Toys) I was an Adventure Rider when Adventure Riding wasn't cool...

02-05-2009, 10:57 AM	#3
uncreative Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Oddometer: 307	nice, i have had his shields on other bikes and they are great. this might get me back on a ktm if they work well.

02-08-2009, 09:44 AM	#8
jak Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Rocklin Ca. Oddometer: 167	Very Happy! Thanks Helmet Head for posting the pictures. Well I got a ride in yesterday with my wife on the back. Honestly I think it worked even better with her on the back. Huge difference on the freeway that even my wife noticed.The wind just seemed to go over and around us in some way, kind of hard to explain but a very noticable difference from the other sheilds mentioned. 2 thumbs up!

02-09-2009, 08:35 AM	#9
Yzlvr Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA Oddometer: 589	Any offering for a tinted version?

02-09-2009, 09:23 AM	#10
jak Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Rocklin Ca. Oddometer: 167	Not that i know of.Call Mark and ask him.

02-09-2009, 10:20 AM	#11
BikerRob Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: South-West, UK Oddometer: 27	Jak does yours fit as per the standard one; it appears to in the photos? On the Calsci site it only appears to be half as deep as the standard one therefore not using all the original mounting points. Hope that makes sense! Makes it look, IMHO, somewhat unfinished. Regards Bob __________________ Go Anywhere, Go Orange

02-09-2009, 10:32 AM	#12
jak Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Rocklin Ca. Oddometer: 167	You are correct. You only use the top 4 mounting holes. I was a little concerned about that as well but its very solid. Ive done the 100mph test with no problem at all. Im sure you can smoke a cigg at 100mph behind this sheild but I dont smoke so I cant prove that.

02-10-2009, 01:37 PM	#13
Moraflex Ride like the wind Joined: Sep 2007 Location: San Dimas California Oddometer: 1,125	JAK, you mentioned that you purchased the taller one. Can you elaborate on the height and width in inches please...measure from the top of your light to the top of the shield for height. Also, since we all have different torso lengths; Im 6'1" and when sitting on a solid surface and running a tape measure from the seat, next to my crotch to the top of my head I measure 37 inches. What is you measurment? This will help me to buy the correct size the first time. Thank JAK. __________________ 07 KTM 990 ADV 94 XR650L Proud member of the "Blue Ribbon Coalition" Preserving Our Natural Resources FOR The Public Instead of FROM The Public 4x4 in the Eastern Sierra 2009 Ghost Town Tour Utah 2008 Big Bear Shake Down Run Big Bear Ride As I get older and more fragile, my bikes get bigger, heavier, and more powerful....Another beer please!

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