Sold my FLHRCi Road King Classic and have moved to an Ultra Classic.
I want to change the windshield on the fairing and looking for feed back on the best option.
4"? 6"? 8"? or something else?
I'm a 6'2" rider if that helps.
Just concerned about how the wind will be and visibility.
I usually ran face in the wind on my RKC.
Thanks for any feedback.

Dan

 

I have a tinted, upper recurve on my Deuce, really like it. Here's a link for Harleys..


http://www.clearviewshields.com/shop/harley-davidson/

 

I bought an Ultra 10" on my 2012 Ultra Limited from Long Ride Shields (LRS) and it fits and works great for me, I am 6'2" also. Super clear, the wind goes over the top of my head, it was a really good price, they have sales all the time, and they are a sponsor here. Look for other reviews on the forum.

 

I appreciate the responses. I'll be sure to follow up on the info.
Thanks guys and safe riding.
Dan

 

Here's another vote for Long Ride Shield, I have one on my 2015 Ultra Classic and love it.

 

I recently put a LRS 10" light tint recurve on my 2015 Ultra and I am very happy with it.

 

Very impressed with my LRS screen.

My advice is to call them and discuss what you are looking for. They'll steer you right.

 

There are lots of excellent suppliers for our windshields these days.


I went with the 10" Freedom, light tint recurved and I'm very happy with it.


The most important of an effective windshield is the height.


The "rule-of-thumb" is to have the top of the windshield equal with the tip of your nose when you are in your normal seated position.


You want to look over the windshield, not through it.


A recurved windshield can be a tad lower as it deflects wind upward and away from your face.


I've read (not experienced myself) that the really low windshields on a batwing fairing can actually create "lift" to the front of your bike, which is not a good thing.


Before your order your new windshield be sure to inquire about their return-exchange policy just in case you get a windshield that is too high or low, or is too light or dark.


The folks at Freedom told me to NOT remove the protective plastic and a return or exchange wouldn't be a problem.


A friend of mine dropped his bike and broke his Freedom windshield and he ordered a new one but I think it's to dark.


I've been riding a batwing bike since late '99 (and had one in '75). The thing that I like most about them is that I can "tuck" down behind them and get excellent protection from the cold and rain. Also, if I'm riding at night I want to be able to look through the windshield and if it's tinted to much it hinders my vision.

 

I vote for LRS windshields, I put a 10" Light Tint Elite on my 15 CVO Limited, I'm only 5'10" (almost) and see over the top of it. They always have specials and usually can get them for half price

 

Coincidently, I changed from my stock 10" windshield on my '14 Ultra to a LRS 9" this past saturday. Weather sucked so I did not have a lot of opportunity to test it out, but my preliminary opinion is WOW!! While I still got some wind in the face, it appears that buffeting has been eliminated. It appears that the bulk of the wind over the screen has been lifted a good 5-6" despite reducing the screen by 1". So far, so good.

And, BTW, if I'm not confusing "customer feedback" from various sites, the thickness and rigidity of the LRS is far superior to the any of the Harley screens [yes, I "test drove" a 10" windsplitter which, IMO, did nothing re airflow].