National Cycle VStream Clear Windscreen Windshield Replacement with Vent Opening for Honda GL1800

I must say that I did a lot of research on this shield on various GoldWing forums and sites. The feedback was generally great for the SE version (because of it's 6mm thickness), but I honestly didn't want to spend just under $400 for some RainZip and an extra 1.5mm thickness over this one (4.5mm) when the OEM shield is 4mm. So, I gambled and it paid off. I just went on a 500+ ride yesterday to give 'er a workout down in the Texas Hill country. I had the shield one notch up from the bottom. The shield was VERY stable and provided excellent wind protection. I'm just a hair short of 6' tall. And even with my modular helmet pulled up, it still didn't give me much turbulence. I expected the additional flex with the wider upper screen...that goes without saying...but it was in NO WAY any worse than the stock shield. In fact I was quite surprised that it didn't flex as much as I expected. It was a breeze to install. Just search on YouTube for some videos...Cruiseman has a good one where he installs an SE version, but the same applies to this one. The only small complaint is getting the OEM vent to "snap" in. Once I figured it out "Doh"...it was easy. One thing I would suggest, if you take a look at the installation video from the F4 windshield folks, they use a strip of soft Velcro in place of that ridiculous OEM tape on the facing of the dashboard. Remove that old tape that tends to bunch up and replace it with Velcro and the shield will be as snug as a bug and wont bind as much. For those of you that are cost conscience and more practical, this shield is excellent. PS. I ordered the shield from the folks at Kinney Cycles. Had it to me in a few days. Well packed and ready to mount.

Mounted on my 2005 Goldwing and love it, It looks very good on the bike and also does a great job in breaking the wind and moving it around your head. This is my second vstream, the first one I had was on my 1999 GL1500 and that is when I was sold on the National cycles vstream windshield.

Nice replacement wingsheild for the price, different but you get used to the little sight distortion on the corners pretty quick. Worth it for the extra air deflection. Haven’t experienced night yet with all the bright lights of on coming traffic vs the side distortion

Really like the look of the windshield once I got it on the bike. Was easy to install and if you’re not sure on installation there are several videos out to help you. So far so good but need a long trip on the bike to really check it out Complacency Can Kill You

very clear easy to install. so far so good .

Fit as advertised on my 2008 gl1800 Goldwing. If adjusted to max height I do get a slight shake when at highway speed. I drop the shield down then raise it 2 clicks and it is solid. For those who don’t know Goldwings ..to lower the windshield raise it all the way up (5 clicks) then the shield will drop to Lowest position and ratchet one click at a time. The shield will not lower until you get to the highest position.

Took time to install. Transferring the vent was tricky. Good view again compared to old OEM windshield.

Installed on 2004 gl1800, ordered with vent hole. When mounting it the outside mounting holes are slightly off. Had to loosen center mounting and lift up/out to line up outside mounting. This causes it to bind slightly. It does work, however it is difficult to raise or lower. The center vent hole does not work well with original vent. Had to order new one. Haven't went on ride with it yet but appears solid and well made. UPDATE, due to the original vent not fitting well (gapped) I ordered the National Cycle VStream vent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZPCDTU?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I assumed for the cost of it, it would fit better. It fit horrible, gapped like original, outer pc wont stay locked to inner pc and only held by screws. If i had to do over i would have purchased a different windshield. Do not buy if getting vent hole. Of course i broke my original vent removing it so stuck with this.