Hey Folks,
Anyone ever try this windscreen out by chance?
Looking for something to compliment the canvas roof....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J…685011_t2_B075WYSRY1?th=1
Thanks in advance!
~ Shadrac
Hey Folks,
Anyone ever try this windscreen out by chance?
Looking for something to compliment the canvas roof....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J…685011_t2_B075WYSRY1?th=1
Thanks in advance!
~ Shadrac
Display MoreHey Folks,
Anyone ever try this windscreen out by chance?
Looking for something to compliment the canvas roof....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J…685011_t2_B075WYSRY1?th=1
Thanks in advance!
~ Shadrac
I'm sure there are several here including Goats_Hogs and Bu11sh1t I don't have it personally
That is a Madstad adjustable windshield, we have had a 9" installed on our 2015 from, well, 2015, and we have really liked it. The adjust ability makes it an all-in-one windscreen for all seasons. If you do a search of Madstad on any of the SlingShot forums you will find tons of info, unless you have a specific question?
Just to get you started, from way back in 2015: https://www.slingshotforums.co…em-info.7292/#post-151307
and today.............
https://madstad.com/collections/polaris
Bill
Some of the guys use only the "double bubble" portion during the warmer time of year. Adding the larger adjustable portion for cooler weather. Pretty easy to do.
That's the Madstad, now owned by Twist Dynamics. I have had it on all 3 of my SS. I really like the adjust ability of it. Surprisingly, keeping it up an inch or so actually HELPS the air flow through the cockpit. When driving, you can actually move your hand around the cockpit to feel the different air flows.
BTW, it comes in multiple heights and tints. Check it out here.
That's the Madstad, now owned by Twist Dynamics.
Is it actually now owned by Twist Dynamics, or are they just selling the Madstad under a different name?
Bill
Is it actually now owned by Twist Dynamics, or are they just selling the Madstad under a different name?
Bill
Which is owned by Slingshot Only......
Madstad still maintains it's own website (http://www.madstad.com) and offers products for a variety of motorcycles. I don;t know if TD simply got the rights to MadStad's Slingshot products or bought the company.
I had a MadStad 13" Single Adjustable windshield from late 2015 (just after it was introduced in that size) until last Winter. I drilled a second set of holes a little over 1" higher than the stock holes so I could mount the windshield even lower during colder weather. The holes probably should not have been as high up as I drilled them since they allowed the windshield to be so low that the windshield needed to be raised before opening the hood to avoid rubbing. I finally bought a NASCAR-style Tallboy Plus 2 windshield to avoid having rain come under the windshield and possibly damaging my non-waterproof AFR/Boost gauge. Most of the time, only a little rain ever came under the MadStad windshield and I really only had to worry about too much water a few times. Overall, I liked my MadStad windshield for its adjustability which allowed control over how much air entered the cockpit.
Display MoreHey Folks,
Anyone ever try this windscreen out by chance?
Looking for something to compliment the canvas roof....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J…685011_t2_B075WYSRY1?th=1
Thanks in advance!
~ Shadrac
I ran the earlier version of this the last half of last summer. It wasn't tinted, and was only 7" (not offered now). I loved it! Cool temps, put it down, most of the wind was deflected over you. Whatever heat in the footwells would help keep us warmer. When hot (90 plus), put the windshield all the way up. the draft would not hit you hard, but was a decent breeze.... however, it sucked the heat out of the footwells like nothing else! Much cooler overall.
I now have upgraded to the 9" with the darkest tint they have. We love it. Just enough for the cool days, but also will cool you on hot days... AND with a little ducking, block the rain on "THOSE" days. I like to look over the windshield, this was my view today at 6'4"...
I really appreciate all the feedback and information.
I have decided to get one - and I think the 9" or 11" is what I want.
Thanks!!
Goats_Hogs is about 6ft 6in and loves the 9 in shield. (we ride together) --- just to give you a reference.
Personally I don't car much for all the hardware all over the place with that screen. I love the F4 windscreens personally. I've had the all the Rippers, and ridden in ones with the Nascar and the Madstad. Overall comfort the F4 is the best and its incredibly durable. I've had one on 3 slings for 4 years and it still looks great. I found it the best balance of comfort, protection, calm cockpit, etc.
Goats_Hogs is about 6ft 6in and loves the 9 in shield. (we ride together) --- just to give you a reference.
6'4", but perhaps my personality makes me appear taller!
6'4", but perhaps my personality makes me appear taller!
Or the little people you hang out with....
Thank you guys for all your input on this thread. It's windshield time for me after we got pelted with rain yesterday.
Thank you guys for all your input on this thread. It's windshield time for me after we got pelted with rain yesterday.
Tim, see who is around that have different ones that you can ride/drive to see what fits before you buy.
EJ makes a great suggestion because it's amazing just how different the ride is amongst all the windscreens. I tried several early on starting with a base model without a screen. Dealer let me try the bubbles (which were the best looking-think batmobile) but they were about as good as nada at speed. Swapped them for the stock blade which wasn't bad but had had that low pressure area behind screen which sucked toward it and also blocked any cooling air. That was a big deal early on as the 15s had a lot of interior heat issues. I tried a couple of others. 2 favorites were the F4 and the madstad. The F4 looks very nice and acts more like a normal windshield ( block rain, wind and look through it), it does have a good looking compound bend off to the sides that lends to a little viewing distortion. The Madstad is probably the clunkiest looking screens. I tried the 7, 9 and 11. I couldn't look over the 11 all the way down (5'8" and a taller seat)) and the 7 lost some structural integrity trimmed down and would bend quite a bit on hwy. I eventually decided on the 9" and have been VERY happy with it's functionality as it lets in the most amount of air, breaks up the low pressure problem and greatly reduces turbulence. Can pretty much wear a cap on highway..It is clunkier looking and I accepted that trade off.
I ordered mine from TwistDynamics on 4/6/2020 - can't wait to get it installed and test it out.
The stock windscreen seems to force more wind in my face after installing the canvas roof.
This is my second favorite windshield I have had on my sling. If you look at my avatar, you can tell I had the extra dark 9". Awesome for summer time, I personally would go with an 11" if I were to go back to a Madstad. It held up great over time and kept the wind under control.
And while you are looking at windshields, you may want to take this into consideration:
Why we do not have a tall windshield
Bill