Klock Werks vs. Freedom Shields
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Tourer
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Klock Werks vs. Freedom Shields
Anyone have experience with either? Wanting to finally get rid of my stock wind shield. I've looked at the LRS too but there customer service sucks, IMO. Never return emails or answer calls.
I have the fairing mounted mirrors that attach to the wind shield trim, both KW and FS said they will work.
I've tried to search for threads on this but too many come up and quickly go off topic.
TIA.
Mark
2015 FLHTK
I have the fairing mounted mirrors that attach to the wind shield trim, both KW and FS said they will work.
I've tried to search for threads on this but too many come up and quickly go off topic.
TIA.
Mark
2015 FLHTK
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I have freedom shield on both bikes. Buddy has klockwerks. I've ridden his bike and prefer the freedom shields. Size is the same. I like the look of the KW, but freedom redirects air better.
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I have a KW 6.5" on my Street Glide. I love the look and the wind protection from it and I'm 5'11" with a 32" inseam, if that helps. That being said, my wife hates it. Evidently, it kicks the wind over me perfectly and directly into her.
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I've run/ran both on RGS, RGU, and now my RKS.
I currently have a 19.5 Klock Werks I'm running on my 17 RKS and I also have a 22" Freedom (I will be replacing with a 20" when I change seats this fall).
I prefer the Freedom Shields for quality and customer service (more on this in a second) but I like the looks of the Klock Werks better (both RG and RK versions). I was running a 20" on the CVO mounts and changed to the OEM RK mounts earlier this summer, I ordered the 22" for OEM mounts and Freedom sent me an email letting me know that the previous shield I ordered was for CVO mounts and if I had made a mistake in ordering the OEM version.
I currently have a 19.5 Klock Werks I'm running on my 17 RKS and I also have a 22" Freedom (I will be replacing with a 20" when I change seats this fall).
I prefer the Freedom Shields for quality and customer service (more on this in a second) but I like the looks of the Klock Werks better (both RG and RK versions). I was running a 20" on the CVO mounts and changed to the OEM RK mounts earlier this summer, I ordered the 22" for OEM mounts and Freedom sent me an email letting me know that the previous shield I ordered was for CVO mounts and if I had made a mistake in ordering the OEM version.
Last edited by Bunker; Jul 20, 2018 at 09:44 AM.
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That's good to know. I do a lot of 2-up riding and an unhappy wife isn't good. Thanks
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I wouldn't write off the KW, but I would go taller than 6.5". If she rode with me more, I'd buy the taller KW to try out. I do love the shield.
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On my '15 RGS I have ran the stock shield, a 15" Harley Windsplitter, 2 different KW (Sport and 15" Pro Tour), 2 Windvest (13" and 14"), and now a 15" Freedom Touring.
The Freedom is BY FAR the nicest and most refined shield that produces the best results. The KW looked the best, but my Freedom performs the best for my body/helmet/setup. From here on out, Freedom will be the only brand I buy.
The Freedom is BY FAR the nicest and most refined shield that produces the best results. The KW looked the best, but my Freedom performs the best for my body/helmet/setup. From here on out, Freedom will be the only brand I buy.
