windshields

just been looking at some. what is your alls experience with them. ive read that there is some restricted air flow with them. im really wanting a half, but wondered if it would block enough air for me in the winter. thanks for the advice!

1/2 windshields do a great job in the winter. I prefer them. Only problem is when you run into a snow or cold rain. You are in trouble then.

The do block enough air IMO.

i could probably do a half, then get a soft one for rain or cut a piece to put on in the winter that will lay even with the half windshield. thanks for weighting in on this.

The Half works great summer and winter... It not only blocks some wind but it blocks splashed water and mud to an extent. I also have the top half from EMP for the really cold days and driving my babies around...

thanks for the info, i like the idea of having the top half somewhere. would come in handy during the winter or deer season

I carry one of the cheap strap-on plastic ones to go over my 1/2, just in case I get caught in a downpour. I've got the matching rear one, also.

been looking at those on ebay for the same exact thing

i had a vented full one and hated it, made the cab 100 degrees so i took it off. then when i wanted one once the weather turned cold i took the jigsaw and cut it in half. blocks just enough and still vents enough.
definately go with a half shield

go with the folding windshield, best of both windshield worlds.


Had the full piece, liked it alot during winter, not as well during the warmer months due to the inconvenience of taking it on and off.

bought a folding windshield and will put it on when the cooler weather arrives and hunting season

thanks for the advice guys. wasnt wanting to spend a ton, i kinda of like not having one this time of year

there is a guy up in ky that sells some windshields on ebay. offers a one year guarantee

Rhino Rob wrote:

there is a guy up in ky that sells some windshields on ebay. offers a one year guarantee

cool, i will check into it. thanks

jasonch wrote:

Rhino Rob wrote:

there is a guy up in ky that sells some windshields on ebay. offers a one year guarantee

cool, i will check into it. thanks

This is the seller that Rob is talking about -- Dash Customs -- that's where I got mine:

http://shop.ebay.com/dashcustoms/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

thank you for posting that for me! when i get the rhino back i will try and order one. is it lipped at the top?

get up with motel ,makes them. 1/2 -3/4 or full tented or half tinted 80-100-120 plus shipping. nice quality - son-lan@global.net

pit dog wrote:

get up with motel ,makes them. 1/2 -3/4 or full tented or half tinted 80-100-120 plus shipping. nice quality - son-lan@global.net

Any better contact info...... Or is email the only way

Foxfire wrote:

pit dog wrote:

get up with motel ,makes them. 1/2 -3/4 or full tented or half tinted 80-100-120 plus shipping. nice quality - son-lan@global.net

Any better contact info...... Or is email the only way

He is a member at Teryx Forums.net. You can email him or contact by PM over there. I know it seems like alot of folks like his windshields.

Hey KentT, Are you happy with your windshield from Dash customs? I've got one and not very happy cause it's so thin. Wish I'd spent more and got the J-strong folding windshield.

I'm satisfied so far. What you're complaint with the "thin-ness?" Does it vibrate too much to suit you?

Mine is braced against that spare tire mount, plus I replaced the top mounts (those rubber covered hose clamps) with universal plastic roll-bar clamps. Mine doesn't really vibrate much at all now.

If money were no object, I'd like one of those "swing out" windshields that the dealers sell, made by some Canadian company. But, i couldn't see chopping on a $300 windshield just to make it clear my spare tire mount...

Rhino Rob wrote:

go with the folding windshield, best of both windshield worlds.


Had the full piece, liked it alot during winter, not as well during the warmer months due to the inconvenience of taking it on and off.

bought a folding windshield and will put it on when the cooler weather arrives and hunting season

I agree.

The only downfall with the dashcustoms, it is Lexan, but it does scratch very easyly. All Lexan is not the same. Be very mindful when washing or general wiping on the trail. Ole-Dragon had the coolest way I've ever seen to clean a dusty windshield on the trail. Just and old-school hand-held duster. Kinda hard to explain, but you've seen one.

Honestly, and just my opinion, the factory Yamaha half is the best money can buy, yes, it is expensive, but Mikes (Z06-08)has had one since 06, when his machine was new. I've tried both the D/C and EMP, which I have now. Mikes Factory Yamaha half has held-up way better than both, and I'm very careful.

ridepate wrote:

The only downfall with the dashcustoms, it is Lexan, but it does scratch very easyly. All Lexan is not the same. Be very mindful when washing or general wiping on the trail. Ole-Dragon had the coolest way I've ever seen to clean a dusty windshield on the trail. Just and old-school hand-held duster. Kinda hard to explain, but you've seen one.

Honestly, and just my opinion, the factory Yamaha half is the best money can buy, yes, it is expensive, but Mikes (Z06-08)has had one since 06, when his machine was new. It has less scratches than my 6-month old D/C has, and I'm careful.

I think Yamaha uses the same material as Hunterworks. That stuff holds up very well. My Hunterworks shield on the Rhino is in great shape.

Big-R wrote:

ridepate wrote:

The only downfall with the dashcustoms, it is Lexan, but it does scratch very easyly. All Lexan is not the same. Be very mindful when washing or general wiping on the trail. Ole-Dragon had the coolest way I've ever seen to clean a dusty windshield on the trail. Just and old-school hand-held duster. Kinda hard to explain, but you've seen one.

Honestly, and just my opinion, the factory Yamaha half is the best money can buy, yes, it is expensive, but Mikes (Z06-08)has had one since 06, when his machine was new. It has less scratches than my 6-month old D/C has, and I'm careful.

I think Yamaha uses the same material as Hunterworks. That stuff holds up very well. My Hunterworks shield on the Rhino is in great shape.

I think it has some kind of coating on it, from what I read somewhere. It's a lot stiffer too.
The EMP on the Ranger at speed, bends in at least 1/2 to 3/4.............. But the drag on a bus is pretty high...........

ridepate wrote:

Big-R wrote:

ridepate wrote:

The only downfall with the dashcustoms, it is Lexan, but it does scratch very easyly. All Lexan is not the same. Be very mindful when washing or general wiping on the trail. Ole-Dragon had the coolest way I've ever seen to clean a dusty windshield on the trail. Just and old-school hand-held duster. Kinda hard to explain, but you've seen one.

Honestly, and just my opinion, the factory Yamaha half is the best money can buy, yes, it is expensive, but Mikes (Z06-08)has had one since 06, when his machine was new. It has less scratches than my 6-month old D/C has, and I'm careful.

I think Yamaha uses the same material as Hunterworks. That stuff holds up very well. My Hunterworks shield on the Rhino is in great shape.

I think it has some kind of coating on it, from what I read somewhere. It's a lot stiffer too.
The EMP on the Ranger at speed, bends in at least 1/2 to 3/4.............. But the drag on a bus is pretty high...........

Polaris Lock-n-Ride windshield is the most scratch resistant one I have seen yet. I am not sure what the material is, but if you could get a sheet of it and make a folding windshield with the EMP quick release clamps you would have the ultimate, IMO. The J-Strong folding windshield scratches the first time you use it. It is very tough, but clouded up. The only thing that helped was using PLASTIX cleaner from Macguires. Pate, you are right, the Yamaha windshield resists scratches very well. I have been impressed how well Ronnie's has held up too.