GL1800 Hondaline Extra Tall W/S Vented or Non Vented

Installation was a breeze. I replaced the stock height WS with this one. The vent swap was more trouble than the windshield itself. When done, I appreciated the extra 2" height. The hondaline products are already set up with the gradient and the proper tape coating so it will adjust without any problems. The F4 windshield replacement instructions were excellent and made the entire process very easy to follow. You can download the F4 instructions here:
http://www.f4customs.com/media/Install_directions_pg4.pdf
For the price, and with free shipping, this is an excellent replacement that is identical in quality to the stock unit.

I just returned from a 100 day, 15,000 mile tour around the USA (http://www.darnton.ws/~USA_2009_Motorcycle_Tour/) using this windshield. The even taller scratch-resistant GL1800 F4 windshield was not available at the time or I might have bought it, but that's lot more $$. This WS did fine. A Hondaline part, it dropped perfecly into the mount. Installation was straightforward and instructions were clear. I'm 6'6" with a 33" inseam, so I am very tall in the torso. This WS at full extension (5 clicks above the bottom) brought the top of the WS to about 1/2" below my sightline to the horizon, exactly where I wanted it. IMHO you do NOT want to have to look through a windshield with bugs and rain on it. In rain with WS at full extension, most drops go overhead when above 50 mph. In all but the heaviest rain I rode with regular prescription glasses with my faceshield up, no problem. In heat I lowered the WS all the way to increase ventilation. The WS had no problems even at 100+ mph or in 50 mph crosswinds. I was happy with the stock width and would not go wider unless I knew I'd be getting into really cold weather (coldest it got on my trip was 44). If you're REALLY tall you might need another 2" in height and might consider the (scratch-resistant) F4, but barring a need for more height (4" extra rather than 2"), I wouldn't pay the extra $120. Just get this one. I like the tint/blackout where it goes into the fairing. There WILL be scratches there - why allow them to be visible? It also protects the dash from sun. And the OEM vent fit perfectly in the new WS. Anyone want my old stock WS?