Windshield: 05-09 vs 10+

Anyone know why they put the "wings" on the 2010+ RT windshield? Is this just a styling thing or is there some function? Personally, I don't like the look of them.

Last question, is the 05-09 shield exactly the same other than the wings?

Another comment on the factory screen: there is quite a bit of optical distortion when looking down through it, anyone else notice that?

Cruzer,

The 2010 and newer slight redesign of the stock windshield provides better upper torso protection for the rider and the passenger.

I test rode several pre '10 RTs, and the added wing protection made a noticable improvement on my upper torso. I'm 5'11' and for me, the newer stock windshield offers outstanding wind protection, thereby obviating the need to purchase an aftermarket screen. Some taller/wider riders may feel the need to purchase an aftermarket windscreen, but I'm 100% satisfied. Now the stock seat, that's another story altogether, lol.

The Germans are known for function over form... I'd say they acheived that mark (function) considerably.

I believe the composite materials used for the earlier generation and newer generation screens are identical. I agree, there is some slight distortion to the windscreen when viewed from different angles.

Best/Cheers,

BB

Windscreens are for looking over, not through.

BenDiem said:

Cruzer,
I test rode several pre '10 RTs, and the added wing protection made a noticable improvement on my upper torso. I'm 5'11' and for me, the newer stock windshield offers outstanding wind protection, thereby obviating the need to purchase an aftermarket screen. Some taller/wider riders may feel the need to purchase an aftermarket windscreen, but I'm 100% satisfied. Now the stock seat, that's another story altogether, lol.

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BenDiem, good info, thanks! I'm with you on the seat, it's the worst stock seat on a bike I can remember. I have a BMW Comfort seat on order that should be here shortly. I'll report to the group on what I find.

lkchris said:

Windscreens are for looking over, not through.

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Agreed. I would never have my main line of sight through, but when looking close in such as in a parking lot the stock shield has a surprising amount of distortion.

windsheild: 05-09 vs 10+

I'm sure there are other differences between 09 and 10 because: Cee bailey made a different sheild for the 010's and later.