Recurve vs Flat
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Tourer
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Recurve vs Flat
Anyone have any experience with using a recurve vs a flat windshield on a 18+ Heritage? Thinking about a Rifle or a LRS. I've owned many LRS shields, but all were on touring bikes. Recommendations?
Cruiser
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I just installed a Freedom Shields 17" recurve on my '19 Heritage. Rode it once, it does make an improvement over stock. I went with the stock look, clear shield with black bottom. I feel it was a good move.
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Tourer
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How tall are you and does it still allow you to look over the windshield? If I'm not mistaken the stock one that came on it is 16"?
Road Captain
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I've got a 16" LRS on my '18 Heritage. I'm 5'10". I have a HD Sundowner seat which positions me about the same as the stock seat. I also have JES wind deflectors. Very happy with this setup.
Cruiser
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I'm 5'10 and easily look over the shield. I believe the stock shield is 17.5.
Cruiser
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Stock is about 17 inches - my freedom shield is the same as stock, but the recurve moves the air higher.
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Cruiser
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I'm only 5' 9" but I have stumpy legs and a long torso. When I bought my Deluxe I got the Harley 18" Windscreen. That was woefully too short for me. I just installed and took a test ride with my Freedom 21" recurve replacement shield. Perfect height for me and the air is much more calm. Glad I made the switch.
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