Madstad Quick-Release Adjustable Windshield System for BMW R 18 (2020 & Up)
--- Not compatible with Classic or Roctane Edition ---
Transform your ride
Madstad’s patented adjustable shield system allows riders to adjust the height and angle of their motorcycle windshield resulting in much smoother airflow, better wind protection and a more comfortable ride than any fixed windshield can provide. Better still, this system is quickly detachable without tools so you can switch back and forth easily from touring shield to original cruiser. Add the lower deflector system and now you're in a pocket of calm you won't believe possible on that bike!
What's included
Our complete drop-in system requires no modification and includes everything needed to mount and position the shield:
- Center mount quick-release base bracket
- Quick-detach adjustable windshield brackets
- Touring windshield
- All requires mounting hardware
The touring shield is positioned in front of your instrument pod and the adjustable brackets allow you to set it for the most comfortable airflow depending on your particular height and riding position. Adjustability is critical for smooth comfortable wind protection while looking over the shield, not through it! All of our R 18 shields are about 20" wide at their widest point, as measured straight across the back. This is their finished width.
You can detach the windshield in seconds (and without tools) if you prefer to go without. Only the minimal base bracket is left behind. Same thing goes for the lower deflectors; they snap on and off in seconds with just a minimal bracket left behind.
NOTE: This system does NOT fit the Transcontinental (fairing) version of the R18.
This item pairs well with our optional lower deflector system (order here), which includes the following:
- Deflector mounting base
- Quick-detach lower deflectors
All Madstad windshields are made from 3/16"" (4.5 mm) thick cast acrylic.
Riding is believing
With the windshield separated from the bike riders now have control over the height and angle of the shield to eliminate the vacuum that is the primary cause of most turbulence. The result? Smooth airflow placed exactly where it’s desired. You can actually get better wind protection with our smaller adjustable shield and look over it rather than through it while comfortably enjoying an open view of the road, at any speed.
Colors & sizing
All our windshields come in three color options (clear, medium gray and dark gray), as well as multiple sizes. Here are our best guidelines for measuring to find your optimal windshield size:
1) Review provided photo to determine the measuring point on the bike.
2) Measure up from the measuring point, maintaining the angle of the forks (two wheeled vehicles, 55-60 degrees for other models).
3) Select the windshield size that will be aligned to mouth level.
All of our adjustable brackets have at least 2" of up down range to fine tune the fit and about 15 degrees of angle adjustment used to dial in clean air.
Returns & exchanges
See our return/exchange policy details under FAQs, and buy with confidence.
Madstad Quick-Release Adjustable Windshield System for BMW R 18 (2020 & Up)
--- Not compatible with Classic or Roctane Edition ---
Transform your ride
Madstad’s patented adjustable shield system allows riders to adjust the height and angle of their motorcycle windshield resulting in much smoother airflow, better wind protection and a more comfortable ride than any fixed windshield can provide. Better still, this system is quickly detachable without tools so you can switch back and forth easily from touring shield to original cruiser. Add the lower deflector system and now you're in a pocket of calm you won't believe possible on that bike!
What's included
Our complete drop-in system requires no modification and includes everything needed to mount and position the shield:
- Center mount quick-release base bracket
- Quick-detach adjustable windshield brackets
- Touring windshield
- All requires mounting hardware
The touring shield is positioned in front of your instrument pod and the adjustable brackets allow you to set it for the most comfortable airflow depending on your particular height and riding position. Adjustability is critical for smooth comfortable wind protection while looking over the shield, not through it! All of our R 18 shields are about 20" wide at their widest point, as measured straight across the back. This is their finished width.
You can detach the windshield in seconds (and without tools) if you prefer to go without. Only the minimal base bracket is left behind. Same thing goes for the lower deflectors; they snap on and off in seconds with just a minimal bracket left behind.
NOTE: This system does NOT fit the Transcontinental (fairing) version of the R18.
This item pairs well with our optional lower deflector system (order here), which includes the following:
- Deflector mounting base
- Quick-detach lower deflectors
All Madstad windshields are made from 3/16"" (4.5 mm) thick cast acrylic.
Riding is believing
With the windshield separated from the bike riders now have control over the height and angle of the shield to eliminate the vacuum that is the primary cause of most turbulence. The result? Smooth airflow placed exactly where it’s desired. You can actually get better wind protection with our smaller adjustable shield and look over it rather than through it while comfortably enjoying an open view of the road, at any speed.
Colors & sizing
All our windshields come in three color options (clear, medium gray and dark gray), as well as multiple sizes. Here are our best guidelines for measuring to find your optimal windshield size:
1) Review provided photo to determine the measuring point on the bike.
2) Measure up from the measuring point, maintaining the angle of the forks (two wheeled vehicles, 55-60 degrees for other models).
3) Select the windshield size that will be aligned to mouth level.
All of our adjustable brackets have at least 2" of up down range to fine tune the fit and about 15 degrees of angle adjustment used to dial in clean air.
Returns & exchanges
See our return/exchange policy details under FAQs, and buy with confidence.
THE MOST COMFORTABLE WIND PROTECTION A MOTORCYCLE CAN HAVE
S
Ordering was very easy knowing exactly what we wanted and needed was very clear cost was reasonable and shipping and communication was perfect saved them in my favorites
E
Installed the 16 inch on my 2008 Goldwing everything is set at its lowest level. I see over about 2 inches over the top and absolutely no buffering at all for me or my wife. I do get air flowing past me, but it’s smooth clean air. My wife and I went out yesterday for about 100 mile ride maybe a little more than that and most of the way I was between 65 and 70 never lowered the shield on my helmet. No need for it with this windshield. Highly recommend.
D
I have tried several name brand windshields trying to stop wind buffeting nothing work. I was skeptical at first about your shield because of past failures. But this shield works, it has completely stop the buffeting even running the interstate at 80 mph. Thanks satisfied customer
L
The product works fairly well on my triumph 1200 speedster .. can’t get the angle of the wind screen to totally eliminate the wind entirely .. but that ok … biggest beef are the install instructions are terrible .. IKEA gives better step by step instructions.. there is not even a complete close up photo of what the unit should look like when done … I went on line and watched a gentleman who installed a wind shield on his Bonneville , and that helped .
Thanks for leaving your review Leam. We're glad that you're finding improvment over stock. Keep in mind there's also height adjustment which could help even more. We're wondering if you were looking at a different installation manual. The one we link to with the kit has many colored photos of each step and one with the system mounted. But we'll work on getting a video out of our own to help others. Please contact us at support@madstad if you have any questions.
Madstad Support
J
No problem instructions with shield. Found online but Impossible to read on phone. Must modify existing to accept by removing sleeve and circlip making it easy to loose factory parts and hard to put back as assembled by BMW
Would not recommend
Thank you for leaving your review James. We're sorry that you had trouble viewing the instructions. We make a poing to combine text and clear color photos, but understand it can still be a challange. You likely have already installed, but if you have any remaining questions please contact us at support@madstad.com.
Madstad Support Team