Klock Werks vs Long Ride shields
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Klock Werks vs Long Ride shields
I have an '08 SG with the stock 4" shield. Like everyone else the wind buffeting at normal riding speed was bothersome (to say the least). I ordered a 6-1/2" Klock Werks shield after reading the reviews here thinking that may solve the problem. Shortly after ordering the Klock Werks shield Long Ride offered any of their shields for $75 with free shipping. I couldn't resist. The Klock Werks arrived first and the Long Ride several days later. I rode approximately 100 miles with both and here are my findings: (btw, I'm 6'-0" with a 32" inseam).
The 6-1/2" Klock Werks looked awsome and reduced buffeting about 50% over the stock shield (55-65 mph). Due to the angle of the flare of the shield though, my 2 pocket fairing pouchs were pushed foreward and slightly distorted.
The Long Ride looks more like a stock shield and reduced buffeting by approximately 70% over the stock shield. No contact with my fairing pouchs either.
Everyone has a different length torso so others may see different results. I have decided to keep the Long Ride shield. If anyone is interested in a "like new" Klock Werks shield PM me and I'll give you a heck of a deal.
Klock Werks shield
Long Ride shield
The 6-1/2" Klock Werks looked awsome and reduced buffeting about 50% over the stock shield (55-65 mph). Due to the angle of the flare of the shield though, my 2 pocket fairing pouchs were pushed foreward and slightly distorted.
The Long Ride looks more like a stock shield and reduced buffeting by approximately 70% over the stock shield. No contact with my fairing pouchs either.
Everyone has a different length torso so others may see different results. I have decided to keep the Long Ride shield. If anyone is interested in a "like new" Klock Werks shield PM me and I'll give you a heck of a deal.
Klock Werks shield
Long Ride shield
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