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Oct 12, 2015 | 03:39 AM

#11

Gone Bush

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From: Mandurah Western Australia

I tried all three OEM windshields and ended up cutting the tallest one down by 1 inch.

Perfect now.

By the way, 6'4" on a 2014 Ultra Limited (maybe 6'3" as I get older).

Oct 12, 2015 | 05:43 AM

#12

MikeyTX

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From: Skunk Hollow, TX

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Originally Posted by Jchaiyo

What's going on with me is the windshield is deflecting the wind to about a inch below the top of my helmet. Around where the face shield ends and the top of the helmet begins.

The recurve sounds interesting, how many inches should I go higher then stock (10")? I can see clearly over the stock.

Thanks for the help everyone, I'm going to miss the evolution forum but I appreciate you guys taking me in with open arms.

Most dealers have demo windshields. There is a 10" clear recurve out now from the mo co. See if your dealer has one. Test ride it if they do. That will answer a lot of your questions.

Oct 12, 2015 | 05:45 AM

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OldMike

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From: Cleveland Zoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jchaiyo

Only issue that I am having is head buffering at speeds of 65+. I jumped the gun and ordered a 15 inch windshield to find out I can't see thru it.

Head buffering cure:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-r...gly-fangs.html

Oct 12, 2015 | 05:47 AM

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MikeyTX

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From: Skunk Hollow, TX

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Originally Posted by OldMike

Head buffering cure:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-r...gly-fangs.html

That most definitely works. I have them on my Limited and could feel the difference.

Oct 12, 2015 | 08:41 AM

#15

JohnnyC

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From: Near Frankenmuth, MI

Don't want to miss the obvious.... I own a 2014 FLHCTU and the main fairing vent when closed caused all kinds of head buffeting.

I opened the vent and discovered the buffeting went away.

Have you attempted to use the vent in regards to your buffeting issue?

I leave the vent open at all times. It does NOT blow a draft at you like the Road Glide. It actually send a stream of air up the inside of the windshield and guides the air over my head. I started riding in mid March and thought I wouldn't want that vent open due to it sending cold are at me. Once I opened it and stopped my buffeting issue I realized it didn't increase any wind blowing at me. I'm 5'6" so it may be different for you.

Oct 12, 2015 | 02:12 PM

#16

Jchaiyo

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From: Denver Colorado

Thanks but I keep the vent open on the batwing. It does help but I would like to be able to keep open my face shield when it's hot out and have the air go above it. I contacted the dealer and I'm going to give the 10 inch with the recurve and I'll let you guys know.

Oct 12, 2015 | 02:47 PM

#17

nerider2

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From: Omaha

I went with the Clearview XL with the re-curve, which is +2.25" over stock. I tried the Large +1.25" and was not tall enough.
http://www.clearviewshields.com

If the one you already bought is to tall, you may be able to take it to a glass place and have it cut down. It cost me about $50 to have that done to my wife's bike.

Like JohnnyC stated, I never close the vent, or I get buffeting.

Oct 12, 2015 | 08:31 PM

#18

harley0711

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From: Prescott, AZ

Freedom is the Best... I am a short rider 5'6" Ordered a 8" Med Tint,,, LOVED it, Insatalled it and it looked Great - Took off the protective coating and went for a day ride...

Crap --- Should have gotten a 7 or 6" Called Freedom,,,, I removed the protective paper... Stuck with shield.... Went ahead and ordered the shorter shield.. $99 plus 16 shipping..

One day old...

If anyone is interested - I will ship to YOU for $90 shipped... saving you $26 - shiled is New - installed for a day...

harely0711@yahoo.com