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Nightrage · 03-15-2008, 06:34 PM

The windshield comes up to the bottom of my chin. This is my first bike but it feels to be on the short side. My question to you all is what is the "average" height of windshields? Should it come to my eyes, nose, etc.?

TFee3 · 03-15-2008, 07:41 PM

Windshields don't usually cover your face so you can see thru them, unless of course, the motorcycle is intentionally made that way. I would say your windshield is exactly where it should be. It's high enough to protect you at speed, but low enough to see over. The C50 is one of those built to look over the windshield, not thru it.

Sgt Mike · 03-15-2008, 08:48 PM

That's where mine comes up to, maybe a tad lower and it does a great job.

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Originally Posted by Nightrage

The windshield comes up to the bottom of my chin. This is my first bike but it feels to be on the short side. My question to you all is what is the "average" height of windshields? Should it come to my eyes, nose, etc.?

SNAFU · 03-16-2008, 12:11 AM

Mine sits below my chin. As long as you're not experiencing heavy buffeting it's fine where it is.

johbren · 03-16-2008, 06:00 PM

I have a 17 inch slipstreamer and it come just below my nose at the mustache level

frostbitevinnie · 03-16-2008, 06:27 PM

Checked mine today and it comes about the same level as my nose, maybe a tad bit lower.

demingrickjames · 03-16-2008, 11:30 PM

It's all about personal preference really. Depending on how I sit, mine goes anywhere from forehead to chin level.

A taller windshield wil sometimes distort your view of the road and/or reflect your guages at night.

Jammer · 03-17-2008, 05:46 AM

On my Meanstreak I have it measuring up to right below my chin.

Rickster · 03-18-2008, 09:03 PM

I always try and set my windshield height and angle to be as low as possible, well still allowing the wind blast to clear the top of my head at freeway speeds.

For me this is usually about chin level if the angle of the windshield is close to the same as the angle of the forks.

Hint, the closer you sit to the windshield, the higher it needs to be.

Also, as was mentioned, some bikes are made to look through the shield. Go to the HD dealer & sit on a Softail Heritage, unless you are over 8 feet tall, the shield will be well over your head.

dcstrng · 03-21-2008, 01:09 PM

<The windshield comes up to the bottom of my chin….>

Just about perfect – and the first foggy night you get caught in the rain will convince you of the wisdom of that…

hammersfan · 03-22-2008, 10:58 PM

I believe the optimal position is the top of the windshield in line with the tip of your nose.

03-15-2008, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nightrage Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2008 Suzuki C50T Location: Eglin AFB, FL Posts: 35	Windshield question??? The windshield comes up to the bottom of my chin. This is my first bike but it feels to be on the short side. My question to you all is what is the "average" height of windshields? Should it come to my eyes, nose, etc.?

03-16-2008, 12:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	Mine sits below my chin. As long as you're not experiencing heavy buffeting it's fine where it is. __________________

03-16-2008, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,727	Checked mine today and it comes about the same level as my nose, maybe a tad bit lower. __________________ I set up a by knot of soups that valid terrific, and can be made in big batches and frozen. Is there any interest? Karri Tamsin

03-16-2008, 11:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
demingrickjames Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner Location: Deming, NM Posts: 159	It's all about personal preference really. Depending on how I sit, mine goes anywhere from forehead to chin level. A taller windshield wil sometimes distort your view of the road and/or reflect your guages at night. __________________

03-17-2008, 05:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jammer Sprocket Pilot Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2004 GSXR 750, 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak, 2007 Susuzki DRZ400s Location: York, Pennsylvania Posts: 868	On my Meanstreak I have it measuring up to right below my chin. __________________ 2004 Gixxer 750 2003 Mean Streak 1500 2007 DRZ400S Location: York, Pennsylvania

03-15-2008, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
TFee3 Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T Location: Gravois Mills MO Posts: 200	Windshields don't usually cover your face so you can see thru them, unless of course, the motorcycle is intentionally made that way. I would say your windshield is exactly where it should be. It's high enough to protect you at speed, but low enough to see over. The C50 is one of those built to look over the windshield, not thru it.

03-16-2008, 06:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
johbren Ditch Magnet Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2007 red and black c50 Location: lewisburg ohio Posts: 182	I have a 17 inch slipstreamer and it come just below my nose at the mustache level

03-21-2008, 01:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
dcstrng Ditch Magnet Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: `99 Nomad`96 FLHT Location: Colonial Beach, VA Posts: 182	<The windshield comes up to the bottom of my chin….> Just about perfect – and the first foggy night you get caught in the rain will convince you of the wisdom of that… __________________ Larry VROC -- IBA Milwaukee & Metric

03-22-2008, 10:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	I believe the optimal position is the top of the windshield in line with the tip of your nose. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

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