V-Stream vs Tulsa +4

[Lee Blas New Member Find all posts View Profile Close Lee Blas]

which do you prefer for passenger comfort?

[Pizza Man 100 Club Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pizza Man]

I had X-Tall Tulsa's w/v for years on my 1500's and then on my 1800 back.
Try the V-Stream on my 1800 last year and then sent it back.
I put on a F 4+4 w/v and we like it the best.

[Cruiseman Vendor - Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Cruiseman]

I could not deal with the scratching of the Tulsa. No coating makes it very susceptible to hairline scratches when you dry it off.

[Yellowbird 1K Club Find all posts View Profile Close Yellowbird]

I just got rid of a Tulsa cleaning it wasn't too bad it just leaned back to far for me. I kept hitting my head on it the tulsa did offer pretty good wind protection and i must say was good in the rain. Just put on a F4 + 4 tinted w vent and so far its a very nice upgrade. Cleaning the F4 is a breeze you can use any cleaner with paper towels, as with the tulsa you could only use micro fiber and special cleaners and they will scratch easy.

[Corkster52 Active Member Find all posts View Profile Close Corkster52]

F4s are great! Their warranty is excellent. They replaced 2 of mine free due to a few small cracks around the vent after almost a year of use. The current one has no cracks and crystal clear!

[USNRider Active Member Find all posts View Profile Close USNRider]

I got the V-stream in Madison and love it. Can't speak about any other aftermarket shields though.

[Rick S 100 Club Member Find all posts View Profile Close Rick S]

I have a Tulsa on my 18 and had one my 1500. Having had one since 1996 I don't think twice about cleaning it. I use plastic cleaner and they look great. What is funny is when you are going down the road and the sun is just right to cast a profile shadow it look like you are riding a vetter equipped bike from the 80s-then you see your self in the mirror or in a reflection and it is like WTF who is that old dude riding my bike!

[Pizza Man 100 Club Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pizza Man]

I liked the X Tall Tulsa's but not the rain coming over the top and on my lap.

[CaptLen 100 Club Member Find all posts View Profile Close CaptLen]

Bought the V Stream and am very disappointed. It does help but nowhere near What the ads show ( vortices going out and away from rider). Top of helmet is barely clear of buffeting, so that helps, but still side buffeting, though not as much. I'm 5' 9". Just bought an F4 +4- will report on it when installed

[jmohme 1K Club Find all posts View Profile Close jmohme]

Bought the V Stream and am very disappointed. It does help but nowhere near What the ads show ( vortices going out and away from rider). Top of helmet is barely clear of buffeting, so that helps, but still side buffeting, though not as much. I'm 5' 9". Just bought an F4 +4- will report on it when installed

Do you have hand wings mounted under the mirrors. They make a noticeable difference.
I don't use Windbender, and it helped a lot, especially for my passenger, but the hand wings cleaned up the rest of the turbulent are quite nicely.

[Michwing New Member Find all posts View Profile Close Michwing]

Bought an F4 +4 w/vent two years ago. After 22K miles have a couple of small stone chips, but the windshield has worked great. Easy cleaning and no scratches. Just use water and paper towels or the F4 cleaner. Replaced the factory shield, so have no other experience with the Tulsa or V Stream.

[USNRider Active Member Find all posts View Profile Close USNRider]

Do you have hand wings mounted under the mirrors. They make a noticeable difference.
I don't use Windbender, and it helped a lot, especially for my passenger, but the hand wings cleaned up the rest of the turbulent are quite nicely.

I believe windshields are a personal item. The vast differences in riders and rider positions will mean that what works for one person may not work for another. I'm 5'9" and weigh between 165-170 pounds but my backrest position can also impact how the shield allows air to flow past me. The only time I get helmet buffeting with the V-stream is when I am coming up onto an 18 wheeler. I do have the Special edition shield as well which is slightly thicker than the standard and may also have an impact on how the shield works. As much as I hate to say it, as I believe the shield is affected by so many variables a person can only tell which will work for them by testing them out. However, that can get pretty darn expensive.

[CaptLen 100 Club Member Find all posts View Profile Close CaptLen]

Yes, USRider- I bought a V Stream and was disappointed- just bought an F4 +4 and likemit so far- for me it's a big improvement. Just an expensive way to learn......

[Yellowbird 1K Club Find all posts View Profile Close Yellowbird]

Very happy with my F4 + 4 also offer good protection very easy cleaning. I still have a lot of side buffering i have Baker hand wings which help out may try the lower wings to try and knock out some of the side buffering. But i am very happy with my F4 +4

[1096dad 100 Club Member Find all posts View Profile Close 1096dad]

I bought the V-Stream SE for my bike about a month ago. We took a trip down to New Mexico for 4 days and it was an incredible improvement over the stock shield. Like USN rider, I notice the wind buffeting when I'm coming up on an 18 wheeler or when following a string of cars and being stuck in that "dirty" air. I'm 5'11" and have the shield set so I can look over it about 2 inches and that seems to work for me and my bride. On windier days, I'll raise the shield all the way up. We got caught in some pretty heavy rain on that trip and the water just rolled right off. Does it entirely eliminate the wind? Of course not. But that's why we ride bikes, right?!

[harvey 100 Club Member Find all posts View Profile Close harvey]

I have had the F4 for several years. Much better than stock!

[fredfirefighter Active Member Find all posts View Profile Close fredfirefighter]

Pulled the trigger on a Windbender as I am one of the riders that must look over the shield. I did ride behind a friends and was sold on it. Only other shield I have used is stock and at 100K it is time to replace it. Time will tell but at least I got a demo ride before buying.

Fred

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I replaced my Tulsa +4 with a V-Stream SE 4 years ago and never looked back. My next windshield will be an F4, but I have been very happy with the V-Stream.

The Tulsa is not coated so it gets tiny, hairline scratches and it difficult to keep clean.

[bikerbillone]

Have you tested the F4 Custom? Some serious $ for us riders on a budget. I'm using the Vstream now as well, like it, but for the future, like to give my passenger a little more wind protection.

[WIMPY 100 Club Member Find all posts View Profile Close WIMPY]

I have had my V STREAM on 3 diff bikes over 100K miles still going strong with 3 rock dings.

[sharkwl Active Member Find all posts View Profile Close sharkwl]

I replaced my Tulsa +4 with a V-Stream SE 4 years ago and never looked back. My next windshield will be an F4, but I have been very happy with the V-Stream.

I agree! I have been using a V-Stream SE for over 2 years & it looks like new & is very effective @ deflecting wind around me & my SO. Much better than a stock windshield, for sure!