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Finn

Greetings!

I'm in the middle of equipping my bike for a trip in the Alps in April/May to escape half a century birthday celebrations. Wink

I would like to replace the stock windscreen on my bike for more protection against rain - it feels that the stock windscreen is a bit too narrow. I cannot find many alternatives available anymore for these old bikes and have just two alternatives ie. Cee Bailey and ZTechnik.

I'm 6'2" and ride alone. Do you think I would see much difference between these two products?

ZTechnik Z2454 tall touring screen

and Cee Bailey +2" standard or Euro cut

BR,
Finn
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mnb · Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 12:15 am Post subject:

I bet the Ztechnik has more buffeting.

Have you checked out the Parabellum?
http://www.parabellum.com/stores/showdetl.cfm?&DID=22&Product_ID=25&CATID=3
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:36 am Post subject:

Do a search on this site for the Ztechnik, as I think some here have purchased that brand.
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Finn · Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:48 am Post subject:

Thanks, gents.

I haven't looked at the Parabellum much yet - have to check if they have an importer over here.

Need to search the forum a bit more for reading.
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Jim · Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 2:27 pm Post subject: wind screen

Hi Finn - I have the ZTechnik on the LT. I'm 5'9" - got the standard height. There is some less buffeting than with the standard BMW screen.
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Finn · Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 3:03 pm Post subject:

Cheers Jim,

with less buffeting also slightly less noise, I reckon? I run Schuberth C3 with this bike and it's a very quiet helmet so noise is not a big issue, though.
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Inge K. · Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:20 pm Post subject:

Hi, Finn!
Also check out these alternatives for taller screens:
Bullster/Secdem.
Motorworks.
Moto-bins.
James Sherlock.

Inge K.

Sonu

marlin · Brick Rider Joined: 13 Mar 2007 Posts: 35 Location: Iowa

I've got a Cee Bailey 2in over, Euro cut and I love it. I'm about 6 ft tall, and my wife really noticed a difference when I put that wind shield on.
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Finn · Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks gents for the comments and suggestions, much appreciate it.
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Bell1st · Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 2:25 am Post subject:

Has anyone tried the Cee Bailey 5" over? I'm 6'4" and use a Nolan N102 modular helmet. Very noisy and lots of buffeting from the stock windshield. I'm a long way from my bike at the moment so can't do the Cee Bailey measurement procedure. I'm trying to do a long cross country as soon as I get back to where the bike is and would like to have a new windshield waiting for installation before I leave.
Larry
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 10:15 am Post subject:

I have a Bailey +2(to my best estimate) with a Russel seat on my 95 LT and then the stock screen with a Corbin(at the moment) on the other. I also wear a modular helmet, Scorpion EXO series.
I have done some experimentation, not extensive, or very deep.
One thing I have found is that my modular helmet is much louder than my full face non-mod helmet when I have the wind stream in my face.

My helmet preference is for the modular as it's easier to get on/off with my eye glasses.
So to that end I have a good supply of ear plugs to deal with the noise issue on longer rides.

I'm about 5-11, obviously I have to have the stock screen up more than the Bailey, but it's not at full up either.
YMMV
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2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
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1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)
1997 R1100RT ZC62149(sold)

RAL88 · Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 12:00 pm Post subject:

I have had both all standard height. I have the ztechnik on now and like it a lot. There is less buffeting with the ztechnik than with the bailey and it definitely does not scratch as easily. I wear a Schubert C2 and a Nolan N90. Raising the screen a little stops the buffeting and noise and I can easily hear any changes in engine noise and listen to my mp3. When I got mine I mentioned the K11OG group and they gave me 10% off.
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Number 6 · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:23 pm Post subject:

I really need a higher windshield than the stock one, I am thinking of buying the parabellum + 4" because the Cee Baileys is plexiglass and I don't like the look of the ZTechnik. Now I am wondering if the tint is really a plus or if I should stick with a clear one.
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Terry1100 · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:17 am Post subject:

I haven't had my K1100LT for a week yet - so I'm making lists/researching rather than buying at the moment (apart from thrust washers for the handlebars - they should arrive in the post today).

This means that I'm not talking from first hand experience yet - but the OP asked about width as well as height and I understand that the Secdem is wider as well as taller - but I haven't confirmed that yet. If it is, it will be my no.1 choice.

It should also be readily available in Europe Very Happy

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552255 · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:07 pm Post subject:

Got the bailey std. hgt. with euro cut...it allows you to look over the top and see the road, without looking thru the windshield. And it looks a little more sleek than flat top IMHO...
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