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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mwether on June 27, 2025, 12:36:03 PM
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Hi, all.
There are so many options for screens/fairings, I'm trying to figure out what you've had the best experience with. For the record, I'm a shrimp (5'8", 160#) so rider size will probably not be a factor. Except for seeing over the thing! :grin:
What I understand from y'all is that the H&H/Swanee/Pacifico Aero Foil is the gold standard. Pretty sure that's what's on these Cal IIIs?
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The Swanees seem to be pretty uncommon(?), so if I can't find one, I'll be looking for whatever would be the silver medalist.
There's the full fiberglass job on some Cal IIIs.
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And the EV OEM, which doesn't seem to have the best reputation??
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Then you get into more minimalist ones and the aftermarket.
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The lowers on this seem like they might be helpful?
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I do like the idea of the smaller ones, at least in terms of forward visibility. It seems like they would provide the best view of the road but the least protection. I guess everything is a trade-off...
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I am a fan of the national cycle plexifairing III. I have them on both my 76 Convert,and my 98 V 11 ev. I went from the Guzzi 'barn door" windshield to the plexifairing 3 on the EV, since the barn door gave me alot of distortion due to its curves. I have ridden a couple of ev's with the swanee fairing, and it was nice, but IMHO, not necessarily better than the national cycle.
Rick.
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Plus one on the National Cycle Plexistar II & III windshields. I have a II on my '97 California 1100i. I've ridden on a California EV with a III. The difference is the III extends a little longer to the turn signals. It'll extend your riding season with better cold & wet weather coverage. I'm your height and prefer the II for the weather that we have on my side of the island. If I still lived in Mesa, AZ probably the III. 👍
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Gotta say, from an across The Pond perspective, most of them look hideous. I'm biased away from "monster" bikes though, with few exceptions. :rolleyes:
The Cal III one I like; reminds me of a better looking Vetter.
((((Scurries off...))))
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...The Cal III one I like; reminds me of a better looking Vetter.
((((Scurries off...))))
DG, I'm scurrying right with you!
That Cal III touring rig is growing on me. The fairing DOES look like a Quicksilver with a little Italian "non so che"!
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There is also the Moto Guzzi Sport shield that was a fantastic summer time screen.
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Depends how much weather or air you want to keep off. Here in Oz you dont want to keep too much air out or you get hot in summer. I fitted a fairing from a Scura/Titanium to my 94 1100.
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I fitted a fairing from a Scura/Titanium to my 94 1100.
Looks surprisingly good, as not the most obvious thing to do. The colour match helps a lot.
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the first question is, what cruising speed are you aiming for?
Most barn door/police style screen will be perfectly serviceable up about 50mph but will become downright nasty above 70mph.
I found that the H&H or Swanee (they're the same design), really came into it's own at speeds above 80mph.
I used to cruise my Cali at 90+mph all day so the H&H was essential for me.
And on occasion I LOVED smoking a cigar behind that windscreen in total serenity!
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I fitted a fairing from a Scura/Titanium to my 94 1100.
That looks great, Glen!
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the first question is, what cruising speed are you aiming for?
Good question, lazlo.
I'm looking for effectiveness on US interstates, which sounds like the H&H/Swanee.
Why does something so functional have to look so goofy? :grin:
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The Swanee on my California Touring is fantastic.
Haven't tried a plexifairing yet, but I hear good things about them.
-Stretch
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I had a Plexifairing III on my California for over 100,000 miles. Put that on my EV when I got it. I always liked the Plexifairing, but the wind noise/rumble was bad. I tried a number of things and nothing helped.
I found a Swanee and installed that. It was magical. No more horrible rumble.
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I've had Plexi fairing 2 & 3. The 2 buffets really badly. The PF3 does a good job. I believe the moderator "Dan" found the PF3 for the Honda Shadow 750 is the right one. I've got one on '98 EV. Which BTW- would like to sell it to a new home.
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I've had Plexi fairing 2 & 3. The 2 buffets really badly. The PF3 does a good job. I believe the moderator "Dan" found the PF3 for the Honda Shadow 750 is the right one.
Thanks! I was wondering about this, since the fitment chart says there isn't a PF3 for the EVs...
...'98 EV. Which BTW- would like to sell it to a new home.
I will send you a PM, good sir! :thumb:
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Dan, what fairing are you running on the CalVin here?
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you have a fair few hundred thousand miles of Cali touring experience steering you to the H&H.
Paint it black and pinstripe it or something or paint it like an old loop police fairing, you'll love it!
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Dan, what fairing are you running on the CalVin here?
The Clearview, tallest available. I also incorporate the Harley fork wind deflectors. This combo offers a great dead air space which I find comfortable on long rides. Also offers good rain, bug and debris protection.
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..Also offers good rain, bug and debris protection.
Much needed when wearing short leg pale trousers and exposed socks. :tongue:
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FWIW my friend had a calvin and put on some home made fork deflectors. (think he posted on here as elvis a couple of times, so there may even be pictures of his bike up somewhere...) He asid they really helped with the buffeting. I tried his bike and it was not even close to how good the H&H functions.
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I use a Gustafson windshield on my stock EVTouring fairing, I bought the tall one thinking I would trim the bottom if I wanted to lower it. Heck its so nice I left it it tall, it works great! I think the little curve at the top is important. I'm 6' in case that's a factor.