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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 03:27 PM
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Default Wasted Money On A Cheapo Windshield

Installed a 7" cheapo windshield on my 2014 SGS that I purchased on EBAY for about $30.00, because I still wanted to use my HD tri-pouch bag and figured that a 8 1/2" Klock Werks windshield would be too tall for me.

Well the thing sucks. The extra 2" didn't make any difference at all, so I guess that if I want less wind buffeting on my helmet that I will have to give up the bags and go with a 6 1/2" KW. Damn it!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 03:38 PM
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The money was wasted because the shield was too short vs. Poor quality?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 03:56 PM
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Check out Freedom Shields. They offer whatever length you want and the 3 pouch bag still works. The re-curve pushes the air up higher so the 7" might still work for you. Full exchange as long as you keep the plastic wrap on while testing.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Shep68
Check out Freedom Shields. They offer whatever length you want and the 3 pouch bag still works. The re-curve pushes the air up higher so the 7" might still work for you. Full exchange as long as you keep the plastic wrap on while testing.
Yup. This. Cost is reasonable too.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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LRS is not a bad option either.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SafetyMan
LRS is not a bad option either.
Love my LRS!!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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Highly recommend LRS...
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 08:19 PM
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Clearview Shields is also great. Many quality choices available.

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