| Author | Message | ||
     2_spuds |
I bought the 14 inch windshield from Bailey's and tried it out today.It makes a great bike even better. At interstate speeds the stock windshield caused my shoulders or arms to be buffeted enough to put unwanted input into the bars even though my head was in nice clean air.The Bailey's windshield eliminated that altogether, all the way up to triple digit speeds.I don't have to lean into the wind at all.Passing trucks on the interstate at 80mph was no problem when going through their bow wave,no wiggles, weaves or surprises.I had a small problem installing it as the holes in the windshield didn't quite line up and I had to slightly adjust them with a dremmel. The washers they supplied still covered the hole afterwards.so no problem.  | ||
| Thunderbox |
Hey my man how tall are you and what is your inseam length? I am way interested in the Cee Bailys. Thanks | ||
| 2_spuds |
Thunderbox, I'am 6-2" with a 34in. inseam. The 14inch windshield blocks so much air I think I could of used the 12 inch, I might buy the 12 inch one just to see. | ||
| Thunderbox |
Thanks for the quick answer. Did you move your hand up and down in front of your helmet to see where the air was being directed. I am only 5 10" but my inseem is only 30" so I was wondering if the 12 would be good enough for me. | ||
| Thunderbox |
So are you selling the Roadking and the Sporty. | ||
| Soloyosh |
I am curious as to where this puts the wind on you as well. Cheers Brett | ||
| 2_spuds |
"Where does it put the wind" I have to come up off the seat about 6 inches to put my head in the smooth clean air as with the stock windshield.Sitting erect on the seat my head is in what I would describe as disturbed air, no buffeting or anything just a little disturbed. That's about the best I can describe it. As far as getting rid of the road king or sporty, NO WAY! They sure don't get the attention they deserve since I got this uly but they are still fun bikes.I've been riding since 1960 on one bike or another and I really haven't had one I didn't like,I just love to ride, but this uly is sure at the top of the list. | ||
| Brotherbuell |
John, Could you post a few more pictures. It's hard to get an impression of how it looks on the bike with the close-up that you posted. Thanks | ||
| Bienhoabob |
Just received my 16" today and installed it. I had the same problem with the holes lining up. Had to get the Dremel out and ream out one hole. (1/8 of an inch at most) Couple of seconds of work and everything is the way it should be. I'm 5'9" and the top of the windshield is at nose level. That should be perfect, maybe even a slight overkill from reading your ride report. It's drizzling out now with the forecast of the drizzle changing to snow. So no ride report from me in the near future. Winter sucks. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
John J., Is that the regular or Euro cut. You nailed it on the head about the wind causing steering problems at highway speeds. Don't care for that a bit. Let's have a picture of you sitting behind it. It looks like I have to decide on weather the 14 or 16 is right. Sounds like the 14 is more than enough since your an inch taller than I am. Does it vibrate excessively at idle? | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
Theory. The holes are drilled at Cee Baileys while it is still hot from the oven. As it cools and contracts the holes move from the correct position. | ||
| Crusty |
2spuds; I am amazed. An Ironworker named John Jackson. I'm a Sandhog named John Jackson. I never could do heights comfortably, so I went underground. You've got a black Uly, mine's orange. This Spring or summer, I'd like to ride down to New Jersey and I'll buy you a beer. Just tell me your middle name isn't Raymond. | ||
| 2_spuds |
E-Glider, Mine is the regular cut, I wasn't aware that a euro cut was available for the uly. It vibrates a little at idle but I wouldn't consider it excessive by any means.If you were experiencing the same wind induced input to the bars that I was you will love one of these windshields,it will totally eliminate it.I think I will try the 12 inch one also, a smaller frontal area is always beneficial I think.  | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
John, On the online order form it asked you to specify which "cut", standard or Euro cut which is $10 extra. http://www.ceebaileys.com/buell/ulyssesws2.html I talked to them on the phone and they said the Euro cut reduces shoulder turbulence and an example of what Euro cut looks like can be seen with their BMW 1100/1150RT at http://www.ceebaileys.com/bmw/1100-1150rtsel.html I'm going to order the 14" Eurocut. I haven't liked going out on the ULY down the Interstate with the stock windscreen. I'm a pretty good sized guy and the wind just knocks me around too much and the helmet noise is irritating as heck. In fact, most of that noise is caused by all the wind blasting up through the bottom of the helmet. My Electraglide feels way more stable and confidence inspiring and with it as a comparison I know that highway speed riding on the ULY should be much nicer than it currently is. The new Cee B should do the trick and it really looks great. Thanks for being the guinea pig. Buell is really dropping the ball by not offering any of these fixes. What's their prob? Don't they like making money and satisfying us owners. I'd just as soon be able to cash in my Harley Chrome Card Reward money on a new windshield, but alas, there isn't one offered. And I'm a share owner in Harley Corp not Cee B. | ||
| Chadhargis |
At 6'5", the stock screen has all the windblast hitting my body and not my head. The Uly is the only bike I've ever ridden (Goldwing included) that I didn't absolutely have to have earplugs to ride. The air is so quiet and smooth over my helmet. If I lean forward a bit and try to "tuck in", the wind noise increases dramatically. While I'd like to have a bit less wind blast on my torso, I don't want to give up the smooth quiet air around my helmet. I'm wondering if going with a +2.5 would decrease the windblast a bit, and still keep my head in clean air. I don't ride on the interstate much. I prefer the back roads and extreme twisties. I'll ride 50 miles out of the way to avoid an interstate unless the interstate will get me to the "good" roads more quickly. Anyone have any first hand experience? -Chad | ||
| 2_spuds |
Crusty, I'd be glad to tip a few with you,I've been retired since august so I've got the time. I've been busy fixing up the house to put it on the market and move somewhere warm and ride year round.After 40 years hangin an bangin I'am ready to enjoy what's left.I've got a full plate planed for this year, a trip to ak in the spring,sturgis in august, and take the new bride to europe in sept. and oct.I plan on leaving for ak. in may so let's hook up by then.ps, my middle name is NOT Raymond.LOL.If you want we could meet somewhere in the catskills or Vermont, Great places to ride. E Glider, I didn't notice the choice between the euro and the touring when I ordered,so I got the standard by default I guess. I will order the 12 inch euro to try since all I was looking for was some relief from the arm or shoulder area at interstate speeds.I can't tuck in like I could years ago,so I have to ride pretty much upright. As far as the noise problem goes,it is not an issue with me because I'am not far from deaf,LOL. What ever I came home from s.e.a. in 69 with I finished off in the iron pile after 40yrs. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
John J., I'm sure may hearing isn't perfect since I've been riding murdercycles since around 68' but quite a few years ago I started wearing ear plugs anytime I got on a bike. My wife says I'm a High Talker in contrast to the Seinfeld episode Low Talker. I just like to be heard. | ||
| Pbransonii |
Hey spuds, You taking the Uly to AK? I'm planning to do that, too. If not this year, then next. Only question I'm having is are the gas stations close enough together up north for the Uly's range. I've seen ranges from 210 miles to 110 miles. They guy I'm going with is riding a GS Adventure with a 9 gallon tank. I'm sure it will be interesting. Paul | ||
| Biker_bob |
The 9 gallon tank can be your tanker. Long as you've got a siphon hose and a container you'll be good to go. Between the two of you you will have 13.4 gallons. | ||
| Dave |
When I lived in Anchorage I had an XR1000 with roughly a 100 mile range.  Plus with a rear fender extension, it may give you something to mount to. DAve (Message edited by dave on January 06, 2006) | ||
| 2_spuds |
Pbransonii, I'am not sure if I'll be riding the uly to Ak, it depends if the wife retires in time.If she retires in time to go we'll take the truck as she can't ride the sporty that far and I don't want to ride 2 up on those roads.As it looks now there's a good chance I'll be on the uly .As for the gas problem I'll just carry an extra can or two. Brotherbuell, Here are a couple of more pics,a photographer I'am NOT LOL...   | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
John J., I'll be interested in reading your impressions of the 12" CB windshield if you get it. I've been giving it some thought and it's probable that gas mileage will be better with the 12" than with the 14". Getting optimum mpg is always a very big plus for me. My 14" was ordered two days ago so I should have pretty soon since they said it would be to me in about a week. I've got the Black ULY also so your photos show me what mine will look like very soon. Nice looking shield. | ||
| Pbransonii |
It is a great looking shield. And I like the fact that you can interchange it with the stock number plate and shield and get a totally different looking bike. Looks and sounds like CeeBailey's got this thing figured out. Paul | ||
| Bent |
2 Spuds, Awesome looking shield. That is a huge improvement over CB's first series. Now for my question. I'm only 5'8" and riding on the Buell low seat. In your opinion, how much shorter of shield do you think that I could get away with? Electraglider, I was looking at the 14" as well. Let me know how it works out for you. Russ (Message edited by bent on January 07, 2006) | ||
| 2_spuds |
Russ, That is a 14 inch regular cut that I have and it blocks plenty of air, so much so that I am going to try the 12 inch for comparison.I can't comment on the 12" but the 14" should be plenty high enough for you. I would like to see the euro cut that E-Glide had ordered and hear his opinion. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
John J., Soon as I get it I'll install and "try" to post my first photos. | ||
| Retired_cop |
To All, 16" standard cut road test...... On the highway there was no change at all in the way the bike rode or handled. I felt a little pressure, but not enough to deflect the bike or change direction, on the arm closest to the truck or semi when passing them but no rough air or buffeting. Due to road/traffic conditions, I could only test/check up to 105...no problems at all, nice and stable. I think the comfort level will be about 15-20 degrees from the stock set up so it seem to be well worth it. There was/is a bit more noise/draft from the bottom of my helmet which I think is caused by the still air pocket/low pressure effect on the back side of the shield. A seal around the neck opening, like a balaclava or neck wrap should take care of that slight issue. The majority of the wind was above my helmet with just a bit of "dirty" air on the top and forehead area of the helmet. I was able to ride at highway speeds with my face-shield 1/2 open with no problems at all. Today was rainy when I left work so here is a wet weather test report. Protection is very good with just the outer edges of my arms below the elbows getting any direct spray/rain. There was no more overflow or runoff from the top or edges than on my dresser. The weather I rode in was foggy/drizzle and light rain. I would think the protection would remain in heavy rain but if not, I would be in a rain suit so it wouldn't make that much of a difference. The top of the screen is 4" above the mirrors and the sides extend to just inboard of the mirror mounts. I am 6-1 and am looking over the top of the screen by a good bit. By slouching down and leaning forward I can get behind it but the comfort level is not worth it. I had no problem mounting this, 20 minutes from the box to test ride. Put all the screws in hand tight at first and you shouldn't have any problems. Tim | ||
| James996 |
To All, This is my review/experience with the 16 standard windshield. It changes the bike instantly. No more chest, arms, and shoulders getting beat up by the wind on the highway. The install was a 10 minute affair. I rode the bike up to 100mph and the shield was solid. It looks really good too even on a orange one. The Bad news is that the ride is really really noisy now all the turbulent wind coming up into the helmet. ear plugs are needed now. Also my head is getting buffeted big time by the wind being defleted off the shield. This really sucks I was hoping this shield was the answer I was looking for. I'm not sure which is worse my chest and arms being beat up by the wind or my head. Looking forward to seeing a review on the 16 euro cut. James | ||
| Stevem123 |
No offense to anybody but if you want to get out of the wind then drive a cage...With that said, taller windshields always cause buffeting because of the negative pressure behind them trying to equalize. I have much experience with trying to eliminate that problem but I've never been totally successful. Lower shields work better for less buffeting and are generally better than nothing at all. You have to direct the air somewhere other than your helmet and clean air as they call it is undisturbed by the shield. So get out there and grin a lot to catch more protein between your teeth!  | ||
| Dmcutter |
Hmmph. Maybe it's because I'm short (5'9") or maybe because I have the lower corbin seat and low renthal bars, or maybe it's because I'm a burly hell for strong weightlifter, but I experience no discernible buffeting with the stock flyscreen. I know-it's because I ride a BLACK Uly! | ||
| Crusty |
That's interesting. I'm 5'8", have the factory low seat, the rest of the bike is stock but I experience no discernable buffeting with the stock windscreen. I figure it's because orange is a much smoother color. | ||
| Stevem123 |
Hi Crusty, You won't get buffeting with the stock wind screen regardless of your height. I believe they tested it in the wind tunnel and found the compromise between wind at the chest better than the buffeting you get with a taller shield. |
