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Jan 22, 2015 | 07:40 PM

#11

Bayoudude

Cruiser

Joined: Aug 2014

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From: Louisiana

I had a windsplitter, it was a little taller than the stock. I replaced it with a Cee Bailey 7". Love it. No buffeting at all at 70+mph.

Jan 22, 2015 | 07:54 PM

#12

DRJ1911

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Cruiser

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From: Tennessee

Thanks everyone. I should have my seat next week so I will see how it works with the stock windshield and go from there. I have some $ from JP Cycle so I have been checking there.

Jan 22, 2015 | 08:37 PM

#13

baldguy13

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From: Lansing, MI

I have the 9" Freedom Shield. Can't beat it and it's thicker than other options also.

Jan 23, 2015 | 05:52 PM

#14

DRJ1911

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Cruiser

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From: Tennessee

I ordered a 7" shield from LRS today. With the discount I thought if it is to short I can just use it for summer.

Jan 24, 2015 | 05:59 PM

#15

PastorToddAK

Intermediate

Joined: Jan 2012

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From: Billings, MT

finally warmed up and roads cleared off so I went for a ride with my new 11" Ultra Shield from LRS. a huge improvement over the stock shield and looks great. Can't go wrong with them.

Jan 24, 2015 | 06:47 PM

#16

GaJayhawk

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From: Georgia

+1 for Cee Bailey 7". At 5'9", combined with Mustang Low Profile seat, lowering seat height 1", the CB 7" puts wind over top of my helmet and produces no buffeting at 75-80.

Jan 29, 2015 | 06:48 PM

#17

Watchfuliz

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Joined: Aug 2008

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From: Shreveport,La

Just cut it down if it is too tall. I have cut many windshields down for friends. I cut and make all my own windshields too. I needed 2" added to my 15 LTD so I made one for $24 and a little time. You can tape it up and use a jigsaw if you don't have a bandsaw. Then use a single edge razor blade to scrap the edge to smooth it up. If you make one, be sure to use polycarbonate. Not Plexiglas.

Feb 11, 2015 | 01:46 PM

#18

Newislander

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From: Plano, TX

What is the most popular solution?

Not sure if this is a redundant post since there's going to be some aspect of personal preference but I'm trying to work out which is the best and most popular choice between:

Stock H-D
Klock Werks
Freedom
LRS

I’m riding a 2014 Ultra Limited bought with a stupid little screen (I guess about 3”) which looks cool but is totally ineffective.

I get a lot of buffeting even on calm days and my wife has to hold her head against my back so her brains don’t get completely jellied.

After reading a lot of posts I’m not completely convinced this isn't just about the screen and have considered adding fangs but the screen is a good place to start.

Any comments or advice would be gratefully appreciated.

Last edited by Newislander; Feb 11, 2015 at 02:06 PM.