2014 ultra windshield advice
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Virginia
Completely subjective item. I went taller from my stock 10" to a LRS 12" and am very happy. Best to look around and possibly try dealer demo shields and if possible, sit on some other's bikes, see what they have and decide what's best for you. No one can really pick what you need. I can only attest to the quality and positive experience I've had dealing with LRS shields, see pic of my etched 12" Ultra Elite in light tint. You'll settle in on the perfect one with a little time and research.
Last edited by Rockgeezer; May 28, 2014 at 01:25 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
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As stated before, there are several companies that make recurve shields. The OEM Harley is a 10" shield. In general, a recurve shield will give you the same protection as a standard shield that is 2" higher. So you can get the same wind protection from an 8" recurve. I went with the Freedom Shield because it is the only one that is thicker than stock (3/16" vs. 1/8"). I suppose the only reason not to go with the Freedom Shield is that one may prefer the shape of some of the other brands like LRS (Long Ride Shields). Most of the aftermarket shields are in the $100 price range.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Ontario Canada
LRS 8"
I personally don't see how someone looks through the stock shield, I'm not that tall and see way over it. I bought a 10" LRS (same height as stock) in DARK tint, and see way over it. I bought an 8" LRS in dark to see what it looks like, and it's dead sexy and still offers great wind protection.
I personally don't see how someone looks through the stock shield, I'm not that tall and see way over it. I bought a 10" LRS (same height as stock) in DARK tint, and see way over it. I bought an 8" LRS in dark to see what it looks like, and it's dead sexy and still offers great wind protection.
5' 10" and I laos look way over the stock shield
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Charlotte Area
I bout the 10 inch HD Wind splitter and put in on before a 1300 mile roundtrip to DC for Rolling Thunder. I look way over it. I am one of those guys with short legs and long torso. I am 6 foot tall but with the torso of someone 6'4. I hate the windsplitter. The air hits my helmet right over my eyes and isn't good for the wife either. Looks like its the tallboy HD windshield or a tall Clearview or LRS for me.
Tourer
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 251
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From: San Diego
I paid for a Clearview 10 days ago and I received an email this morning advising me it is about to start production. If I had know it would take this long to think about making it I would have looked elsewhere. I would have expected screens to be sold from stock and manufactured to replace sold ones.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: New Jersey
I've started logging some miles on my 2014 ultra classic and really like almost everything about the new bike. However, the windshield is driving me crazy. I'm 5'11" and it seems like the windshield is a crappy height for me. When I'm riding, especially at night, it seems like I'm always choosing between looking through the windshield for sand on the road or looking over the windshield to see what's out in front of me. Does anyone have any recommendations on replacement windshield? I'm looking for input for sizes and styles of windshields. Thank you.
The stock 10" was too high for me. I went to an HD 7". That was pretty good but I wanted to try a recurve to see if I could go lower and get the same or better wind protection as the 7".
I ordered a CeeBailey's 7". It was the same height as the HD 7" and moved the wind well over my helmet. I returned it and they made it 1" shorter (6").
It's now perfect for me. The wind just grazes the top of my helmet. The quiet envelope is wider than the HD 7". It's so low, I can see over it like it's not even there AND it looks cool too!
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I paid for a Clearview 10 days ago and I received an email this morning advising me it is about to start production. If I had know it would take this long to think about making it I would have looked elsewhere. I would have expected screens to be sold from stock and manufactured to replace sold ones.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: ohio
I'm on my 4th shield. LOL.
The stock 10" was too high for me. I went to an HD 7". That was pretty good but I wanted to try a recurve to see if I could go lower and get the same or better wind protection as the 7".
I ordered a CeeBailey's 7". It was the same height as the HD 7" and moved the wind well over my helmet. I returned it and they made it 1" shorter (6").
It's now perfect for me. The wind just grazes the top of my helmet. The quiet envelope is wider than the HD 7". It's so low, I can see over it like it's not even there AND it looks cool too!
The stock 10" was too high for me. I went to an HD 7". That was pretty good but I wanted to try a recurve to see if I could go lower and get the same or better wind protection as the 7".
I ordered a CeeBailey's 7". It was the same height as the HD 7" and moved the wind well over my helmet. I returned it and they made it 1" shorter (6").
It's now perfect for me. The wind just grazes the top of my helmet. The quiet envelope is wider than the HD 7". It's so low, I can see over it like it's not even there AND it looks cool too!
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From: New Jersey
The shield is quite a bit thicker than the stock HD shields. I haven't really noticed any unsightly gap.
Tourer
Joined: May 2014
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From: San Diego
The clearview took about a month from payment to receiving it. Factor it in to your choice, had I known I would have bought something else. I bought the medium and it works better than stock but it still buffets a bit.