Maybe I'm just a penny pincher, but I bought a used 2013 F6B and the little windshield that came with it was, as Jed Clampett would say, PITIFUL. I bought another one but at 6' with a 30" inseam, the top was always right about where my eyes were and I got some buffeting...even though you can move it up or down about 1.5".
You see, when you look at the normal routes to go with a windshield for this bike, there are only a few listed as fitting a F6B.
(More on that in a minute)
I wanted no more buffeting, after many years I was tired of it. Yet I didn't really want to spend a chunk of cash. I ended up conversing with the owner of Slipstream who was very helpful and said he could make a shield off any size for a customer, but I was afraid of breaking the bank so I didn't even ask how much that would be.
But then I thought... Hey - it's basically a Goldwing. Wouldn't a regular aftermarket Goldwing windshield fit?
So I took a leap of faith and for under $200 delivered ordered a Slipstreamer S 167VC (With a vent, and clear).
There are many sellers online, Slipstreamer does not sell to individuals.
It arrived in a couple days and fits like a glove. And sonofagun, it's about 6' higher than what I had.
Now... I did notice that the 3 slots in the windshield for the mounting bolts were slightly wider than in the aftermarket shield I took off, so just to be sure I went to ACE and got three fender washers and three big rubber washers to spread out the force. I think the holes in the washers were originally 3/8" but I had to open up the holes just a hair with the next size up drill bit.
Everything tightened down just fine, and I've probly put about 500 miles on it so far.
WAY WAY less wind and buffeting. With a 3/4 helmet my glasses no longer flutter. My head no longer bobs like a kid at a death metal concert. And when it is REALLY hot, flipping open the vent gives me some direct air.
Do I mind looking thru the windshield now? Not at all. OH - And I can hear the bike's radio now... not just the bluetooth speakers in the helmet.
Could there be better windshields? Of course. But this one works for me. So unless I try another and it is exponentially better, I will be happy with this one.
One last hint... hit up your local Honda dealers. Chances are they have a used / take off OEM Goldwing windshield sitting around that you can get for pennies on the dollar because someone didn't want it.
