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[gyrocyclist]

I drove from Livermore to West Sacramento today (just under 100 miles) to pick up a windscreen for my new (for me, slightly used) 2016 CB500X. On their website (https://calsci.com/ ) they say they have screens "in testing" for Zeros. I asked about this. Mark showed me some brackets he's fabricated, but said they need a Zero for maybe an hour to test-fit. Hm ... so next Wednesday I'm planning to ride my SR to their shop. If anyone is closer to West Sacramento and/or is interested in CalSci wind screens please contact myself and Mark. If anyone happens to have free time next Wednesday and is interested an a couple of hundred miles ride from the bay area, let me know.

Sidebar: Mark has tons of interesting stories. At the bottom of their website you'll find links to Quantum Relativity, Neural Networks, etc. He also rescues German Shepherds -- his current duo are fantastic! It's worth a trip to tour his shop, including his home-made cutting lasers.

*moderator note* Hey all sorry for broken links at request of OP this topic has been merged with the newer update from Mark (of Cal Sci)

[DonTom]

I drove from Livermore to West Sacramento today (just under 100 miles) to pick up a windscreen for my new (for me, slightly used) 2016 CB500X. On their website (https://calsci.com/ ) they say they have screens "in testing" for Zeros. I asked about this. Mark showed me some brackets he's fabricated, but said they need a Zero for maybe an hour to test-fit. Hm ... so next Wednesday I'm planning to ride my SR to their shop. If anyone is closer to West Sacramento and/or is interested in CalSci wind screens please contact myself and Mark. If anyone happens to have free time next Wednesday and is interested an a couple of hundred miles ride from the bay area, let me know.

I might be interested in their windscreens, if they are better in some ways than the ones available from Zero.

By Wednesday, Oct 4,  I will be at my house in Auburn (which is well on the eastern side of Auburn,  several miles up the hill from exit 124 Dry Creek Road on I-80) where my 2017 SR is located. I will be there for several days.  That is  still quite a bit closer than you.  But I don't know about riding my electric bike down there as that would probably require some time for recharging and such. Any chance Mark (or whomever)  can come to my place in Auburn for their measurements, instead of me going to them?

Perhaps we can work something out.

-Don-  Reno, NV

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

CalSci windscreens should be very good; I had contacted them in late 2016 about my dustbin fairing fitment but never got to an in-person fitment.

I wound up using a BMW R1200's CalSci windscreen to great effect but that was in concert with the dustbin. The slot in the windscreen does make a nice stabilizing effect on the airflow, so I expect they'll have a good touring windscreen, on par with Parabellum in terms of improving mileage and comfort.

[hiposw]

I live in Sacramento just over the river from West Sacramento. I would be happy to bring my Zero there next Wednesday. Do you know what time?

I will contact Mark tomorrow and let him know.

[gyrocyclist]

I live in Sacramento just over the river from West Sacramento. I would be happy to bring my Zero there next Wednesday. Do you know what time?

I will contact Mark tomorrow and let him know.

I expect to get there around 10:30. What model is your bike? Mine's a 2016 SR. Their website says they're "in testing" for S, SR, DS, DSR. If your bike works for fitting, I'd be happy to *not* play hooky and spend most of a day and 200+ miles on the road.

[hiposw]

I have a 2015 DS. I will plan on going there next Wednesday around 10:30. I am retired so I have plenty of time and would like to help out on this.

[hiposw]

I got a hold of Mark and I will be taking my DS in for a test fit so you don't have to make a trip from Livermore if you don't want to. I will post any info I get from him when I am done.

[togo]

Awesome, guys!  What windscreen did you get for your 2016 CB500X, gyrocyclist, and how much did you pay?

[togo]

PS, everyone, you'll want to read at least the Aerodynamics section on the calsci site:

https://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Fairing.html

[gyrocyclist]

Awesome, guys!  What windscreen did you get for your 2016 CB500X, gyrocyclist, and how much did you pay?

https://calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/CB500prod.html
After 1st test ride we lowered the windshield; it attaches to the stock mount, which has two positions, maybe an inch apart. Then Mark had me sit on the bike, looked at the fit, and said we should take off 1 1/2"  So he did, giving me a tour of the shop in the process. I think it may now be a tad short -- but I can always raise it to the higher setting I can't yet give a full report of how much I like it; during the next few weeks I'll try it in the raised position, then put on the stock screen, etc. (Also, I really want to get back on the Zero). The screen definitely provides more protection than stock. Driving to Sacramento and back convinced me the cb500X is great up to 75mph, but not really designed for 85. I rode mostly between 60 and 70mph, and was happily surprised to get 70 miles per gallon!

[togo]

Let us know how the Zero Calsci visit goes, guys, which of their products they'll offer.

[gyrocyclist]

Let us know how the Zero Calsci visit goes, guys, which of their products they'll offer.

Since hiposw has a DS, and I have an SR, and I don't know if the windscreen fit/mounts will differ, I'm headed to Sacramento tomorrow. Will let you guys/gals know. Hm, might put in a 250 mile day ...

[gyrocyclist]

Let us know how the Zero Calsci visit goes, guys, which of their products they'll offer.

Both I and hiposw arrived at calsci yesterday around ten-ish. H. had to leave
for other appointments after an hour or so. I left around five-ish,  with a
prototype windscreen. Initial impression is positive, though there are a couple
of issues. Will pen a more complete report, with photos, in a week or two, after
spending more time with the new screen.

Does anyone have data on turning radius for "naked" S/SR/DS/DSR?

[marklawrence]

All mounting hardware included.

Available in 4 heights and 3 widths.

https://calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Zeroprod.html

[Doug S]

Damn....my bike's getting a new windshield.

Which size is that? It appears to be tinted, though the website only mentions the "shorty" being tinted. Are they all tinted (or available tinted)?