First impression of the V-Stream shield from ZTechnik is it's made well, with a very strong frame and attached as good as the BMW stock frame. The color matches the grey color that is found on the bike. It is best to have 2 people to install as you have to raise the handlebars and slide the frame under the bars and cables. I have Wunderlich bar risers and had to slide the risers to the aft position in order to fit the bracket. I did have them in the center position but I have no problem with this setup.
I went with the black bar ends to match what came on the bike and they have some texture as well. I thought they might be better with gloves than a smooth finish.
The handguards went on just as Ka5ysy said they would. My fab work isn't as good as his
but it'll get me by. The standard guards come in grey and the tall are black. At first I wanted black but the grey does seem to go with the bike trim and now the Z-Shield.
I hope to get a ride in this Fri as the temps go to the upper 50s and see how this shield does.
More to come.
Then my 5'7" friend went for a spin and reports "nice ride". He says the shield is great for him without buffet and great protection. This is a good example of how shields are a personal fit. I'm going to drop down to the standard size which is 3" shorter and see how that fits. I still think the V Stream is well made, and looks good, and will work great in wind protection with the correct personal fit. Ztechnik offers the try and buy policy at participating bike shops to aid in making that fit. More to come.
