Dang. I just got mine about a month ago. Mic O Pegs, Lampguard and now Madstad. Hope this trend does not continue.

 

Add-On Accessories too…

 

I think the same thing has happened to Lid-Lox

 

Ohh dang. I was just looking last week to order a taller screen for my setup on the ”04” but now website is gone. I guess I’m glad I didn’t get caught up in the mess, but I would still like the taller screen. Not sure if any of the vendors have stock or were doing drop shipping. Too bad!

 

WOW, Madstad may be gone? I love their product, and I installed a new one just last year on my 2017 GW. It seems that many businesses are experiencing problems with longevity lately. Hope this doesn't start trending with the MC components dealers/manufacturers.

 

Well crap. I guess I'd better start looking for a spare screen before they become too rare and expensive.

 

7 Jurock might be able to replicate your current windshield , but may have to send the current one to them for a week or two
7 Jurock makes custom windshields

 

Realizing it comes from a contracted advertising company but I just received an e-mail from Madstad a week ago. Opened it now and found all the links are dead, their website is dead and their facebook is dead.

 

Please let us know if Jeremy or anyone else from Madstad contacts you. I'm sure many of us would love to buy a replacement from their inventory if they are truly going under.

 

I'll order a spare as well if its possible!

 

Great wind shields. Sorry to hear that. I'm glad I have a spare just in case.

 

I just received an order from Madstad yesterday.

 

Do you know if we can get spares? Any contact info?

 

Glad I got my spare 16” a few years ago, 12” for summer and 16” for winter. Sad to hear this, great company.

 

Has anyone ordered from Windbender/Firecreek recently? Great product, similar to Madstad. Their facebook doesn't look favorable but I don't know if their windshields are still available.

 

I believe I read someone ordered from them recently without any issues. Probably not a bad idea to call them first, though.

 

Well - dang.

That's the best durn windshield I've ever had -

I called the general # 352-848-3646 - and got voicemail - the other # found - (352) 351-3861 - gets an operator intercept - no longer in service - more fuel for the fire, I suppose.

Instagram is still up - https://www.instagram.com/madstad_eng/?hl=en

 

WOW! I just received my windshield system from Madstad on 09/16/25 for my 2014 Valkyrie. I then ordered the next size up windshield from them on the 17th and they had told me it would take 2 weeks which just happens to be today. They did charge my credit card on the same day as I ordered it. I read this today and tried contacting them and all their emails and websites no longer work. I guess I will be contacting my credit card company to dispute the charge if the windshield doesn’t show up. I would like to have the windshield instead of the money. I have had 3 Madstad windshields before this one and love them.

 

Perhaps a forum member who lives in Brooksville or nearby can do a drive-by and check if there is any activity or posting on the front door? Just a thought. I was getting a blitz of ads from them recently, but none mentioned sale prices/discounts for their shields.

 

Yes madstad is out of business. Jim long ( unfortunately my nephew) took control of the business and within two years drove it into the ground with his Pinhead ideas. On Friday September 26th without warning to employees, dealers or customers he released everyone and closed the doors for good. It's a very unfortunate shame because they had a great product and could have sustained quite well without his tampering. Good luck recouping your funds, you're not alone.

 

nice. very nice.

Sigh.

They're going to be missed.

 

Sad to hear. Was looking at a madstad on a bike at Rockies Gold, very similar mounting style as my windbender - the windbender may work...

 

Any chance your nephew will sell the patents or business to anyone else to recoup some money? Also, if you hear where they may liquidate any inventory, please let us know.

 

He does not own the patents. They are retained by the original owner. I'll keep my ear to the ground as far as inventory. If I hear anything I sure will let you guys know. Really there probably isn't much. It was a build per order business.

 

Thank you!

 

It's very sad to see this happen to a small business. When my boss retired and sold the company I worked for the new owners left me in charge. They very quickly started doing things that were not good at all for the business. I wound up retiring much earlier than planned and in hindsight wished I had pulled the plug a lot sooner than I did.

That business is still operating as a shadow of its former self.

 

Motorcycle riders make up a culture all to themselves. It's a different mindset. I'll admit it We're quirky. It's often hard for other people to understand. We click. We help each other. We have a passion for what we do.
For someone to step into our world, without the passion and expect to lead us, is certainly doomed to fail. We've seen this happen to businesses on a much larger scale many times. Remember AMF?
Madstad is just a small example but it was a business a lot of us trusted. It was there to help. It clicked.

 

Its a sad thing to watch. Madstad has/had a great product! Glad I got mine when I did! I'd still buy a spare clear 12" if anything comes up.

 

So I am reading over the install instructions. There is a part where it says you cannot install the bracket at the very bottom level or it will hit the bodywork. Ok so one or two clicks up I assume. But it also says (The clamping strap may need to be adjusted) I have no idea what that is. I have replaced the shield before from stock to F4 and don't remember seeing a strap and I can't find a video showing this being installed. Everyone shows after installed and just gives a review. I have a 2012.

 

I would read that as the clamps on either side. If the madstad piece is a different thickness than the windshield you took off, you'll have to tighten or loosen them so they will cam over and latch.

 

@PD III I have mine on the lowest setting without interfering with anything. Only adjustment I make is with the knob screws. I believe the clamping strap is the piece that goes across the bottom of the black base under the "hood" so to speak that holds it in place. Operated by the release levers on each side below the speakers. I didn't have to do anything to the adjusters either. It was really pretty easy.

 

That's just heartbreaking. I had one on my Road Glide. Best damn aftermarket windshield on the planet.

 

Thats a gorgeous blue!

 

Yeah, got lots of compliments! Had it 36 months exactly, 55,000 miles, coast to coast twice, 30+ states and Canada. But, after the oil sumping fiasco, followed by the transmission oil pumping into the primary chaincase, I no longer had any faith in the Motor Company, and even less in the owner of my local dealership, who'd sell his grandmother's kidney for a dollar.

When I went to sell it, after putting $7,000+ into it to make it what it should have been stock for what it cost, I found out I was up against hundreds of identical models, the majority of which had less than 5,000 miles on them. Typical Harley garage queens. It took me six months to sell it, and every few weeks I'd take it out to get the oil warmed up. After riding the Wing, it was like riding a rattling, clattering, poor-handling dump truck.

I miss the fact that it was gorgeous, but not the antique that it actually was.