ZTechnik-VStream windshield update

[emsweeney]

After another one of Baltimore's fine rock hauling dump trucks sent a rock into my Euro-cut, BMW windshield, I went searching for an alternative, with a more rock resistant coating. Of course the VStream came up, both on their website and in the recent threads.

I spoke with "Mack" today at their factory in IL, who spent 20 minutes on the phone with me, seems like a very good guy. He said that the rumors going around about problems with the LT shield are false. There were problems with the RT shield, but not the LT shield. They have not been re-designed or re-worked in any way, since their first design. He said all of the standing orders should be shipped out next week, and after that they should be able to fill orders from then on within a couple of days, as they make all shields in house.

He related to me a story of one of their customer's who got one of the first models in Daytona, and rode 900+ miles in one day. According to Mack, the man loved the wind pattern and said it made the ride as easy as it could be.

After talking with him for that amount of time, I feel bad, but I didn't order one until I hear back from some of the folks on this site who have them on order. So PLEASE post reviews as soon as possible, so I can spend more money!

I didn't mention anything concerning a "group buy", but he did mention that they tried to keep the price down, so I don't know how much profit they built in. If many folks seem interested it might be an avenue to explore.

[motorhead]

:D I would be one willing to commit too a group buy.

Scott

[Ekim]

Me too!

[emsweeney]

Others who have spoken with the folks at Ztechnic may have a better relationship with them then me, however, after some of the windshields get on the road and they seem to be as advertized, I certainly have no problems calling Mack again and seeing what can be done.

[DaveDragon]

I'll try one as well if a Group Buy can be arranged.

[tumbleweed]

Count me in on a group buy.

[tomandrosie]

E-mail today from Greg Salgado, Nat'l Cycle ( ZTechnik). The V-Stream windscreen will be available, starting 5/1/06.

-tom

[nawlinsjohn]

I also spoke with Mack today with the manufacture and he told me the same date.

[ecirwin]

What the heck, I am not thrilled with the CeeBailey's, even though it is better than stock. The scratch resistant coating alone would be worth it, so that I don't have to baby the thing. I would like to hear some rider reports before buying, but if they are positive you can count me in.

[dshealey]

E-mail today from Greg Salgado, Nat'l Cycle ( ZTechnik). The V-Stream windscreen will be available, starting 5/1/06.

-tom

I think National Cycle is also the (or one of the) manufacturers of the stock BMW windshields.

Question is: Can they make the polycarbonate shields with less distortion than the stock ones.

[emsweeney]

When I spoke with Mack last week about a "group buy" he said they really want to honor their contracts with many BMW dealers, so buying at a discount directly from them, was something they would not do. However, he suggested talking with a dealer.

Last week I was at Bob's BMW all day on Saturday for their "GS" day with my Bug-Guard display and spoke with Rob, their parts manager. I told him what Mack had said, basically that they (Ztechnic) would work with a dealer, then the dealer could work with the "group". Rob said he was sure something could be worked out, it would just depend on the size of the group. So once some reviews come in and the number of people determined to be interested is worked out, I will get back with Rob and see what he can do.

By the way, Mack will be at Bob's open house the 29th. with some products, I am told.