07-06-2019, 10:16 AM
It's been a while, but thought I would update my windscreen discussion. After making my first big journey (Helen, GA) with the CS XL screen, I've concluded I like the protection, but prefer to look over a screen, rather than through it. In the tallest position, through the monsoon that was our trip to Helen, there was almost no rain hitting my helmet. But this came with problems of it's own, mainly periodic fogging behind the "bubble" of still air. And, oddly enough, rain pooling on the back of the screen and just sitting there
Although I'm proud of my distinction of "Largest RS Screen in the South", lol, when I returned home I decided to reinstall the Wunderlich Touring screen that came on the bike. Until I decide to experiment with another screen again (MXC), this is the best compromise so far, especially with the warmer weather. Upper holes, low position gives me smooth airflow at the upper chest and helmet. More low frequency noise than I would like, but definitely tolerable.
One more note and I'll give it a rest. There is quite a bit of difference in fit quality between Cali Sci and Wunderlich. The Wunderlich lines up perfectly with the mounting holes, the CS, not so much. I have the XL and tinted Shorty screen. Both had to have a couple of the holes slightly enlarged to line up correctly without binding. And because they're of thinner construction, I added o-rings to each mounting rubber to keep the screens tight.
Although I'm proud of my distinction of "Largest RS Screen in the South", lol, when I returned home I decided to reinstall the Wunderlich Touring screen that came on the bike. Until I decide to experiment with another screen again (MXC), this is the best compromise so far, especially with the warmer weather. Upper holes, low position gives me smooth airflow at the upper chest and helmet. More low frequency noise than I would like, but definitely tolerable. One more note and I'll give it a rest. There is quite a bit of difference in fit quality between Cali Sci and Wunderlich. The Wunderlich lines up perfectly with the mounting holes, the CS, not so much. I have the XL and tinted Shorty screen. Both had to have a couple of the holes slightly enlarged to line up correctly without binding. And because they're of thinner construction, I added o-rings to each mounting rubber to keep the screens tight.