Author Topic: CalVin aftermarket windshields?  (Read 6519 times)

FastGoose

  • Guest
CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« on: February 23, 2015, 01:29:45 PM »
I'm looking to upgrade to something that actually blocks the wind instead of just forcing it into my upper chest and face. I added a Laminar Lip a few months ago and while it helped a tiny bit, it has not really addressed the problem. I like to to use my 3/4 and 1/2 helmets on occasion but this stock w/s just makes that something for very short rides, at best. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Offline Scott DeRoss

  • Gaggle Mentor
  • ****
  • Posts: 527
  • Location: Brookfield IL
Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2015, 01:32:29 PM »
From Harpers Moto Guzzi. The H&H works great. Pricey but worth it. Some may suggest the rifle wind screen. Nice one too!
2007 Vintage (Vinnie)
2017 V9 Roamer (Sunny)
1-76 & 3-78 Robins
1975 Honda CT90
1979 Beneli G2 moped
75 850t wifes (Plum Crazy)
79 Honda Ct70 (restored)
MGNOC L-661
Never take life so serious you won't get out of it alive

FastGoose

  • Guest
Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2015, 01:36:53 PM »
From Harpers Moto Guzzi. The H&H works great. Pricey but worth it. Some may suggest the rifle wind screen. Nice one too!

Thanks for the quick reply. I saw the Swanee reproduction at Harper's but they are way out of my budget range. Plus, I think a modification is necessary to get it to fit the CalVin properly and for that kinda dough, you'd think Harper's would offer something to have it fit from the get-go. :o
I'll have a look at the Rifle ones. Thanks!

Offline Gliderjohn

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • Posts: 6692
Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2015, 01:44:32 PM »
Might also try Gustafsson   http://www.bikescreen.com or  California Science   http://www.calsci.com/
I have used both and have been very pleased with both and prices are reasonable. If they do not list a screen specifically for the Cal 1400 contact them anyway as they may be working on it. That is what happened with Cal Sci when I first got my 2011 Norge.
GliderJohn
John Peters
East Mountains, NM

Wildguzzi.com

Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2015, 01:44:32 PM »

Offline Sheepdog

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 5575
  • 2007 Moto Guzzi California Vintage
  • Location: Waldheim, Louisiana. USA
Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2015, 04:10:43 PM »
Rifle has many options (width, height, tint) for Calvin windshield replacements. They bolt on to the stock mounts and only cost $160. I added Vetter Pop-Vents to mine...Pop Vents reduce buffeting and provides some heat relief in the summer: about $40, delivered. $200 for the whole shootin' match...



"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." John C. Maxwell

Offline lazlokovacs

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 1110
Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2015, 05:40:16 PM »
harpers H&H is worth it

and doesn't require any modding.



 

Offline lazlokovacs

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 1110
Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2015, 05:42:30 PM »
sorry just remembered

you have to lose the fog lights

or make some brackets if you want to keep them

Offline Jerryd

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 1943
Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2015, 05:39:52 AM »
Does anyone have any experience with Batwing fairings from Memphis Shades?
Jerry
Florida

Offline aschem

  • Gosling
  • ***
  • Posts: 268
  • Location: S.E. Idaho
Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2015, 08:02:08 AM »
I took the stock windshield and laid it down as low as it would go and it helped.
« Last Edit: February 25, 2015, 08:17:14 AM by aschem »

Offline Jerryd

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 1943
Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2015, 10:17:54 AM »
Does anyone have any experience with Batwing fairings from Memphis Shades?

Anyone?
Jerry
Florida

Offline Sheepdog

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 5575
  • 2007 Moto Guzzi California Vintage
  • Location: Waldheim, Louisiana. USA
Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2015, 11:35:37 AM »
Jerry, I have no experience with them, but this thread touches on the Vintage/batwing coupling...
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=69098.0
"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." John C. Maxwell

Offline Curtis Harper

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • Posts: 1342
    • Harpers Moto Guzzi
Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2015, 03:43:34 PM »
Thanks for the quick reply. I saw the Swanee reproduction at Harper's but they are way out of my budget range. Plus, I think a modification is necessary to get it to fit the CalVin properly and for that kinda dough, you'd think Harper's would offer something to have it fit from the get-go. :o
I'll have a look at the Rifle ones. Thanks!

No modification needed except moving the Spotlights which are mounted to the original windshield brackets not the bike.

Don't think of it as a Swanee reproduction, more of a resurrection if you will. After all for that kinda dough you get a MUCH stronger piece of equipment.

 
More Moto Guzzi parts than anywhere.
www.harpermoto.com
1-816-697-3411
curtis@harpermotocom

Offline Jerryd

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 1943
Re: CalVin aftermarket windshields?
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2015, 08:06:56 PM »
Jerry, I have no experience with them, but this thread touches on the Vintage/batwing coupling...
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=69098.0

Thanks
Jerry
Florida

***Wildguzzi Official Logo High Quality 5 Color Window Decals Back In Stock***
Shipping in USA Only. Awesome quality. Back by popular demand. All proceeds go back into the forum.
Best quality vinyl available today. Easy application.
Advertise Here
 


NEW WILDGUZZI PRODUCT - Moto Guzzi Door Mat
Receive donation credit with door mat purchase!
Advertise Here