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F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
By F4 Customs
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1 Star: 7
2 Stars: 9
3 Stars: 15
4 Stars: 25
5 Stars: 163
F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
08.17.2008
3 Stars
In England, the F4+4 is great when it's a nice dry day (remember those?) as it reduces windnoise for both myself and the missus tremendously just as wanted. But you need to ride at speeds above 50mph and more for the rain to 'bead away' as the manufacturers claim - difficult on English backroads in the wet and almost impossible in rain/dark conditions where view through the screen becomes impaired. I'm sure the original material works perfectly on aircraft where they travel at much greater speeds! At 6'2" myself, I can't see over the top (didn't expect to) and have to really slow down in the wet. Makes riding in the rain really unpleasant and tiring, constantly peering and squinting through the wet screen and sometimes around it! It's marked with a couple of stonechips (expected) but has scratched (reason unknown and not expected) in a coupla places too although lightly - don't know how F4 can claim it can be lightly rubbed with steel wool! I have considered a wiper blade but don't believe the scratch proof quality is up to the job for such an idea. Fit was simple enough, but really needs to have the lower portion painted black as with the o/e screen. I've fitted a dashboard carpet with the Wing logo to make up for the lack of that effect and that works well to take your eyes off the clear bottom portion where the velcro cushion strip fits quite well, but which is not aesthetically pleasing due to the lack of black shading on the lower portion of the screen. I'll be keeping it on for the remainder of the 2008 summer (???) but really am having to choose my days - I am not just a fair weather rider and this is annoying me. I plan to tour Europe next year, but likely not with this on the bike. Can't imagine having to negotiate the Alps and Pyrenees twisties with this on when it's raining! Great when it's a fine dry day, but crap when it's raining. Maybe the F4+2 would have been better for me because of it's adjustablity up and down, a facility I knew was lacking with my +4, but o/e +2 screens are available in the UK much cheaper than the F4 range. Guess that's where I'm headed! |
F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
08.07.2008
5 Stars
Great! I'm 6'5" and now I am actually looking through a windshield. Have it up as high as it goes and is just as advertised. Very easy to install also. |
F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
07.30.2008
1 Stars
This is my 2nd review on this item. The 1st was on on 6-18-08. This comes w/o the shade at the bottom like the original w/s and this is where I give this product a failing grade. I followed the instructions as per the sheet sent and had no problems installing the w/s. After riding approximately 850 miles plus being exposed the the hot summer heat and sun, the black strips glue got soft and has moved down below the area in which it was supposed to stay. I now have to remove the w/s and paint the inside bottom of the w/s black to cover this area. At least the black will be permanent and will hide this mess. Wingstuff management needs to call F4 about this problem and request that a bottom shade like the original w/s be put on all the 1800 Goldwing w/s. |
F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
07.19.2008
5 Stars
I installed the 4" taller windwhield on my 2007 Wing, and couldn't be happier. I'm 6'2", and this windwhield is perfect for eliminating wind buffeting. Whether hot or cold riding, the taller windshield improves endurance for long rides. The optical clarity is excellent, and it resists abbrassion as advertised. I've wiped a lot of bugs and road grit of this windshield, and it still look new. Windex and a terry cloth towel is all I use to clean it. it's worth the money. Oh, by the way, the support from the F4 Customs OEM is excellent. |
F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
07.13.2008
5 Stars
An update to my previous review. My wife and I just got back from a 6000+ trip out west. The windshield worked out great. I kept a travel type pouch of Windex wipes and used them every morning to clean the windshield. perfectly clean. It's great to be able to clean it without the worries of scratching it. I did notice a couple of nicks though. In all fairness no coating is going to avoid nicks caused by pebbles hitting the shield. Other than them the shield looks like new. |
F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
07.06.2008
5 Stars
The coating on the windshield is great. Cleans easily and no scratches. It does have a rainbow appearance on the front when viewed from the front, however it looks fine when looking thorugh it. THe vent fit and works great with no noise. The velcro padding strip supplied for the back of the dash began sliding up the first day. Had to replace with camper tape after much work removing the adhesive from the supplied pad. I would recommend not using this pad. |
F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
07.05.2008
5 Stars
I Love it! At 6'1", I was always annoyed by the wind buffeting my helmet. Got the 4+ and was very pleasantly surprized at what it is like to actually be looking through the windshield. And no more buffeting. Very easy to clean. |
F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
07.02.2008
5 Stars
No complaint so far. I've had mine for almost 2 years |
F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
06.18.2008
5 Stars
I installed the +4 without any problems. This does not come with a shaded area at the bottom of the shield like the stock unit so be sure to remove all the old plastic and glue from the horizontal area where the shield slides up and down. Use the velcro type strip that comes with it and it'll work just fine. This area will show and will need to be done neatly and correctly. This windshield is a great improvement and is worth the money. |
F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
04.09.2008
5 Stars
It is strange to not be able to see over the windsheild seated, but I can't belive the wind protection. Downloading the PDF off the F4 website is a must. The photos are hard to see on what's in the box. Installation is a snap. It took less than an hour. My 2001 Wing had the stock shield, so I'm enjoying the vent as much as anything else. Being able to clean the sheild with Windex is a plus too. |
F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
04.03.2008
5 Stars
Just finished installing it. All went very well. Origonal vent installed like clockwork. Would suggest to go to www.f4customs.com and download the PDF instructions.The ones they sent with the windshield look like they have been copied about a million times over and are hard to read.Same price as the manufacturer but here you get free shipping. |
F4 Scratch Resistant Clear or Tinted Windshields for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG20048
02.11.2008
5 Stars
Looks great, easy to clean and really clear at night, reduces the glare at night from on comming traffic. |