2008 KLR650 Cee Bailey's Adjustable Windshield Touring Addition
The Issue: All KLR 650 riders know that the wind buffeting can be frustrating, fatiguing and annoying on those long commutes and road trips. I’ve tried several solutions like the Laminar Lip, the Afrika Single tall windshield and the dash modification from KLRDash.com. The Afrika Single windshield in combination with the KLRDash has worked great for me but when I got a look at the adjustable touring windshield for the 2008+ KLR650 from Cee Bailey’s, I had to give it a try.
Solution: Standing at 6’1″ with a 33″ inseam I decided to go with the 24″ adjustable touring shield in light gray. Like many of you out there, I couldn’t decide between Cee Bailey’s 23″ or 24″ options. Airing on the side of caution I ultimately decided to go with the 24″ because I was most concerned with eliminating the buffeting and figured taller was better. Keep in mind Cee Bailey’s offers a 20″ sport deflector windshield that attaches to the adjustable unit but I haven’t yet had a chance to review it as of yet. Stay tuned.
2008 KLR650 Cee Bailey's Adjustable Windshield Touring Addition
Setting the Stage: This Adjustable windshield includes the 24″ windshield and mounting brackets with four position adjustable swing arms. The entire assembly mounts directly to the KLR’s stock fairing, no new holes are required. The adjustable bracket and windshield assembly is very well engineered, incredibly easy to install and looks fantastic on my 2008 KLR650. I really mean it, it looks good! What’s most notable about this windshield is that the base and brackets are stable and wide set. The brackets and shield are 6″ wider at the base than stock shield, providing greater
stability and increased wind protection for your torso. I’ve noticed a substantial reduction of wind hitting my body and in vibrations from both the shield and fairing.
2008 KLR650 Cee Bailey's Adjustable Windshield Sport Deflector
Review of the Cee Bailey’s Adjustable Touring Windshield for the 2008+ KLR650: Firstly, the Cee Bailey’s Adjustable Touring shield is intended for highway and commuter travel. I say this because some may not like the look of the tall windshields on the KLR 650 but I’m more concerned with my comfort and this shield fulfills its purpose remarkably well. So far I’ve ridden over 500 km with this shield and I’ve spent time on freeways, highways, city streets and dirt roads and I’ve also taken the opportunity to try all four of the adjustable settings. This windshield set-up is awesome. I like it better than the shield I had previously reviewed. The third and fourth settings work best for me. At this angle the wind is deflected over my helmet creating a calm pocket of air for my comfort and my riding enjoyment. The windshield is incredibly stable and provides comfort at all speeds. I can travel at highway speeds with my visor raised without disturbing my eyesight. The angle of the adjustable windshield also provides you with plenty of room when standing on the foot pegs. I feel that the Cee Bailey’s Adjustable Touring Windshield is a “must have” for any KLR 650 rider doing any type of long trip or commute. Eliminating the buffeting and reducing the fatigue makes the ride much more enjoyable. It’s worth every penny.
Notes:
- I have nothing bad to say nor have I noticed any drawbacks to the windshield.
- Installation was simple and took me approximately 30 mins to complete. That doesn’t include the 10 mins I spent looking for a washer that fell under my work bench.
- The Cee Bailey’s shield is 6″ wider then my other tall windshield at the bottom and 2″ wider at the top. This adds up to better wind protection.
- I’m going to order the 20″ Sport Deflector shield and provide you with an update.
- Thank you to Cee bailey’s for putting together a great product for the KLR 650.
Please feel free contact me if you have any questions.
