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Old 07-31-2016, 07:53 AM
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Guys, bought a 2009 Road King Classic and it has a 22" touring windshield.

It seems too tall to me, I look right into the top of the windshield.

This sounds like a stupid question to me, but how do you choose a windshield height.

Thanks in advance!
 
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Old 07-31-2016, 08:01 AM
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I prefer to look over the top. You will need to figure out what you like.

Sit on bike extend arm straight out put a small piece of masking tape on the windshield. For a reference point.
Take measurements and figure out what you want.

Windshields are fairly easy to cut down yourself and there's a lot of information if you search Google and in the forums.
 
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I believe the measurement of the RK windshield is center of the headlight half circle to the top edge. I like the windshield to be about 1 to 2 inches below my line of site.

Although I do have a windshield that is about 3-4 inches above my line of site. Have to keep it clean while out riding....but it is way better if caught in a rain storm.
 

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Go here, scroll down and select the "How to Measure Your Shields" video:

http://www.longrideshields.com/help_....asp?ID=15#251
 
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