There really is not exact right or wrong answer here. A lot is personal preference, your size, your riding style, etc. Cee Bailey has a pretty guide on how to measure what general size you need at the link below.
Right now from what is available at this time, the best on the market is the Cee Bailey in my opinion, since I am a short guy from the waist up, Cee Bailey's 9" Smoked Windscreen works just right for me, I can see over it, do not get any head wind buffeting, plus I still get enough air behind the shield to keep me cooler in those very hot Texas summer days.
Don't forget Clearview, these guys make a nice looking shield and you can get an airvent is you wish. The design is nice and look good on the Vaquero, I watched him install one this year at BikeFest here in Phx on a new Vaquero, the shield follows the same slope and line of the fairing and then flares out at the top much like the Klock Werks do. I was really tempted to get one but couldn't convice my self to get one just because he was there, maybe next April when he comes back to town, I'll be due for one.
Keep in mind this guy measures his shield from the key switch up, not the length from the edge of the shield to the top.
He showed me this and mentions it on his page that you use to determine the correct size of a Clearview Shield.
I have a stock Kawasaki shield on my Vaquero, from the center of the shield, at the bottom edge of the chrome strip to the top edge it is 12" , using the Clearview method from the key to the top edge of the shield it is 16".
Where is a good place to purchase Vaquero windshields abour 4" taller than stock? And #2, opinions on a good aftermarket intake for the vaquero. Thank you.
Okay, finally got my bike back with all the goodies installed, 2 weeks later and $1600 lighter. Anyone interested in take off exhaust and/or air box assembly (left and right) pm me. Both in mint condition, best offer takes it.
LOL. Yes the pics will be coming soon. It was 52 degrees, with 25 mph gusts of wind and rain when I picked up the bike, so was in hurry to just get off and go home to dry out. Will take pics as soon as the weather improves slightly. Of course the day I pick it up had to be the day the weather got really crappy.
Anyone try these out yet or something similar? These are not needed much in central or south Texas, but further north in Texas all the way up to Canada, this might come in handy on those cold days you are riding.
Looks simple enough to install, it is from ProPad and cost looks reasonable. Should fit the Vaquero just fine and look good too, I have their warm weather ProPad Air Series and it works great and looks great on my bike.
Oh yea I'm excited! Working on my refinance now....called this morning and got my approval for the bike loan...1.9% for 72 months. Hoping to pick the bike up next weekend....wheel will be a 5 week lead time so that probably will not be here till late november to dec.
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OUCH....5 week lead time. Man, that sucks, but from what I hear, it is going to look GOOD.
Are you going to be there this coming Sat night 20th? We still havent decided yet, but I am looking at being there.
Pic's of new 2013 Vaquero's for those who haven't seen yet.
Looks like two color choices. ABS available. Nice additions I think. http://db.tt/5ReNx4Y3 http://db.tt/LyVFAd7O
I work a Full-line Kawasaki dealer....and Kaw does NOT show this Candy Orange color for 2013. Would this be a color only for Canadian models or somewhere else? I hate sounding pretty "un-informed" here, but I cannot get anyone here or Kaw to give me straight-up answer. If anyone HAS the answer, appreciate a post! Thanx....
There are a few old threads on this/What the hell is that orange n flames...yuck/Still no gloss black since 2011 - hard to believe/Looks like there will be a continuing trend of leftover deals in 2013...
Very nice CS. Cant wait to catch up to ya. I got to pick my Voyager up Wednesday morning. A little bit of a front tire issue, but its being taken care of. I'll wait till everything is squared away before I give the details out.
By the way, did you make it Saturday night? We ended up no being able to go.
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