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I think an aftermarket windscreen is something that is UNNECESSARY if you don't really use the bike for multi-day trips. While I love my Madstad, for any of my daily rides its pretty much unneeded. Anything over 100+ miles and then I think fatigue will begin to set in without a good screen. But if you don't really go out onto a highway and ride fairly long distances, then its really not something that is needed. The body recovers pretty quickly from the fatigue of a 100 or 200 mile ride, assuming it's not repeated every day, day after day.I feel like I am the only 750X owner happy with the stock wind shield. I am 6'3'', wear earplugs and I have been pleased with the stock set up. I also have a VTX1300 with a removable wind screen that I removed and left off, the buffeting from that one was unbearable. I think I just don't know what good wind protection is, so I don't know what I am missing; but I have no issues with the NC. I do get arm fatigue on the VTX after about 150 miles of fighting the wind, but never on the NC.
Maybe I need to try a bike with better wind protection so that I know what I am missing....ha
I got a response for Parabellum and they do not have their shield fitted to the new 2021 NC 750 but will do so whenone is available and offer it as soon as possible.I think an aftermarket windscreen is something that is UNNECESSARY if you don't really use the bike for multi-day trips. While I love my Madstad, for any of my daily rides its pretty much unneeded. Anything over 100+ miles and then I think fatigue will begin to set in without a good screen. But if you don't really go out onto a highway and ride fairly long distances, then its really not something that is needed. The body recovers pretty quickly from the fatigue of a 100 or 200 mile ride, assuming it's not repeated every day, day after day.
Anything over perhaps 100+ highway/byway miles repeated day-after-day and then the larger windscreens really shine and you can ride without feeling beaten up. Lower speeds (45mph) don't beat your body up the way higher speed wind seems to affect the rider. So I think a lot of folks who have invested in Madstad or other premium screens do so because we use our NCx's as touring bikes and take multi-day trips.
It just really depends on your personal physical stamina, the distances traveled, the frequency those distances are repeated, the speeds at which they are traveled, etc. A strong healthy 30-40 year old is going to feel less fatigue than an arthritic 60+ year old, etc.
I bought a Parabellum and loved the size and looks, but the holes didn't line up for a 2016+. So disappointedI'll throw in a pitch for my Parabellum windscreen. I am 6'6" and 225 respectively and i have had a Madstad and now have the large Parabellum. I really enjoy the Parabellum though i did not have any real complaints with the Madstad (i just didn't really like the looks of it at the time and wanted something different than the stock bikini screen it came with haha). I really like the tall/tinted Parabellum i have now and have enjoyed having it. This is my second year/season with it and i still really like it. Though i do have one complaint with it, it allows so much wind to come around me that it gets hot over 90f. Ya ya i know, it is an easy fix to switch back to the stock one for more air when needed, it's just too much of a hassle for me to make time to do it haha! i'd really rather just ride! :{)
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i was getting beat up at highway speeds without a taller windscreen. 6'3" here. For a comfortable commute on any bike I've ridden at speed, I've needed a windscreen a bit taller than stock. On the NC I felt like my shoulders were getting pushed back and forth and my head was bobbing; tough even for a short time, especially with temps in the 30s - 40s. I just got one size higher (I think it's a total of 3" higher and a couple inches wider at best) made the ride comfortable. I still get some shoulder/arm buffeting but it's smoother and more controlled. I've used it for about 500 miles now and wouldn't go back to the stock, certainly not to no windshield.I think an aftermarket windscreen is something that is UNNECESSARY if you don't really use the bike for multi-day trips. While I love my Madstad, for any of my daily rides its pretty much unneeded. Anything over 100+ miles and then I think fatigue will begin to set in without a good screen. But if you don't really go out onto a highway and ride fairly long distances, then its really not something that is needed. The body recovers pretty quickly from the fatigue of a 100 or 200 mile ride, assuming it's not repeated every day, day after day.
With the stock screen, it felt like two people had me by my jacket pulling me every which way. I have no desire to ride like that. I got a bigger screen + deflector to try to go longer distances. I rode it screen less and it was great up to 50 mph, and about 15 minutes, but who wants to just ride short trips around town?i was getting beat up at highway speeds without a taller windscreen. 6'3" here. For a comfortable commute on any bike I've ridden at speed, I've needed a windscreen a bit taller than stock. On the NC I felt like my shoulders were getting pushed back and forth and my head was bobbing; tough even for a short time, especially with temps in the 30s - 40s. I just got one size higher (I think it's a total of 3" higher and a couple inches wider at best) made the ride comfortable. I still get some shoulder/arm buffeting but it's smoother and more controlled. I've used it for about 500 miles now and wouldn't go back to the stock, certainly not to no windshield.
I'm sure a lot has to do with what you're used to and what you're expecting, but TO ME, some protection is absolutely mandatory.
Hurts thinking about it.With the stock screen, it felt like two people had me by my jacket pulling me every which way. I have no desire to ride like that. I got a bigger screen + deflector to try to go longer distances. I rode it screen less and it was great up to 50 mph, and about 15 minutes, but who wants to just ride short trips around town?
I have said similar things about how the Madstad is among the best things I've ever purchased for my riding too.I am going to toss-in my newbie vote for the Madstad.
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I am not affiliated or compensated by Madstad in any way. Just super impressed by their product. Now, on to that damn seat...
Perfect!! I have one on the way...shipped Thursday...I'm same height but order a 22"...easy to cut no so with adding on.I am going to toss-in my newbie vote for the Madstad. I have been riding a 2012 700X for two months now, and was getting buffeted and beaten unmercifully by the stock windshield set-up, even at its highest point and with a winglet/diverter on top. I have ridden Harleys, and also currently ride a vintage Royal Enfield Bullet 500, both with proper windshields (the Givi on the RE is especially nice) and had remarkably more pleasant rides. After reading everything on this forum and evaluating the cost/benefits, I invested in a Madstad. It is the BEST money I have ever spent on accessories for a motorcycle! The Madstad accomplishes everything a windshield should, and does it better than any windshield I have ever used. I am 5' 9" and was in the size range for an 18" shield, but I ordered a 20" to give me more margin for adjustments and I am glad I did. The Madstad arrived early and was extremely well packaged. All the parts were included ( sadly more rare an occurrence than you might think) and the directions, while not great (the photos could be better and shown from more angles) were easy to follow. It was installed quickly and easily and adjusted easily. I recommend using an inclinometer app on your phone and starting-out with the shield at 60 degrees slant, and make minor tweaks from there with slant and height. Personally, I like the looks of the Madstad. I think it is classy vs. sporty, so that may account for the differences of opinion, but you will have your own opinion. The ride with the Madstad is so much more comfortable and quiet that my rides are lasting longer now and are much more enjoyable. I am not affiliated or compensated by Madstad in any way. Just super impressed by their product. Now, on to that damn seat...
Just remember that they designed it so you look over the top and it deflects the ‘wind bubble’ so it is just over your head.Perfect!! I have one on the way...shipped Thursday...I'm same height but order a 22"...easy to cut no so with adding on.
My wife and I rode our bikes in Canada from Thunder Bay eastward to the St Lawrence Seaway. Not sure that I recall any special issues with crosswinds. Here in the flat lands of Indiana and Illinois we ride between wide open farm fields. There are times I'm leaning the bike into the wind just to ride straight down the road. Not sure if the Madstad windscreen is much of a factor. I've got 37L luggage cases and a 42L top box that probably catch more wind than a windscreen, not to mention my bobble head in an Arai helmet.Hey all. Just a question about wind protection. How is the Madstad in heavy crosswinds? So in and around the Canadian Shield it is always very very windy. Wind gusts will come at you from different directions due to the heavy tree coverage followed by rock sheers then lakes. Much like riding in the mountains. I find that in these conditions there is not very much that can provide the protection that may be desirable.
That makes perfect sense. Same thing happens when I had the Wing and other bikes just passing semi trucks or motorhomes. A side blast of wind is uncomfortable regardless of the source...I believe.In strong crosswinds, the Madstad is not effective at blocking the side wind. But, neither is the huge, wide windshield on our Goldwing. Whatever bike(s) the wife and I are on, when the cross winds whip up, we have to mute our intercoms due to all the wind noise.