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Best Windshield

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What is the best replacement/economical windshield for the Voyager, my 93 OE has developed the hazing that is rough to see thru at night and have had no luck in polishing it out, Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you in advance, I appreciate what all you guys do helping us newbies with our toys. Ed :thmup:
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Re: Best Windshield

Post by jre258 in SoDak »

I went with a Clear View 2" wider and 2" taller than stock with the goldwing style vent. I really like this shield. The extra height is nice for the significant other, it cuts down on the buffeting. Others swear by Cee Bailey windshields. I'm sure others will chime in with the opinions. I went with the Clear View because I hadn't heard of Cee Bailey.
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I went Clearview on my Nomad, and will for Voyager also when the time comes.
You might note, it is 3/16" plastic, what you have is 1/8, 1/16 less and it's floppy,
the thicker shield is a tad more sturdy..... As it's made for a Voyager, I'll assume
the brackets will support it....
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If you are looking for economy Ebay still has OEM windshields available for cheaper than aftermarket units. However it is hard to beat the service and the quality of the Clearview windshields. Besides I like the way they let you customize them with width, height and vents. I am another who can vouch for them.
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I also went with the Clearview, :thmup:.I went with stock size,but the vent included. :woohoo: I would recommend it as a good choice.
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Not an endorsement but I have read that CBailey is a quality replacement and less expensive than clearveiw
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Cee Bailey here
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Cee Bailey as well, 4" taller. Wife loves it too!!
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Cree bailey here as well,
never use any cleaners on it that have alcohol (like whidex or rain ex) in them as it will eventually give you that hazy look after a few months of cleaning with them. I use Lemon Pledge in a spray can that I keep in the bikes trunk and it cleans bugs and any other stuff off without damaging it. Always use a micro fiber rag never any other rags.
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Re: Best Windshield

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Thanks for all the replies, I ordered the Cee Bailey's 2 inches taller and stock width. :woohoo: Now to look for the progressive front spring number i saw on here somewhere :thk:
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If your looking for the best deal for stock windshield size I've used slipstreamer windshields on both my voyagers with good luck. Under $80.

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/kawasaki-voyager-xii-windshield
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Go to the forum that is listed as Kawasaki Voyager VII Tech 86-93 the one with the crown. Click on it th go to front forks then progressive. There you go
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I've used Slipstreamer also. Two years and no problems or complaints so far.
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Re: Best Windshield

Post by odgreen »

Thanks Jim for the info, Springs are on the way. :woohoo:
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