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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 10:41 AM
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I've got a stock windshield on my slim that's 18" tall and have to look through it to ride. I'm wanting to find a 15" replacement windshield and was wondering if anyone has a recommendation that uses the stock Harley windshield frame for the slims. Trying to avoid cutting it down as I may want the taller shield in the winter.

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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 06:29 PM
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Try Long Ride Shields or Freedom Shields, lots of choices
 
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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 05:40 PM
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We offer a shield for that bike. Please visit our site. We offer discounts to veterans as well. We hope to hear from you soon.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 07:57 PM
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I have a LRS I’m selling. It’s the $190 one in black and is the shortest one they offer for softail slim. Message me and I’ll shoot you a price. Like you the 18” Harley one was too tall for me
and I’ll include the windshield brackets and pouches
 
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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 08:12 AM
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Thanks for the offer dbuzzell but I don't believe the 16" LRS won't be short enough to clearly see over.

Surprising to me HD doesn't make shorter shields for this bike. The aftermarket seems to not have any shields that fit on the stock hardware either. Guess I'll be cutting down the shield I have.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 09:22 AM
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Are you running the stock seat? Maybe go to the dealer and have them put a demo seat that has more cushion. It may be enough to get you looking over the shield. Might be worth a shot before you cut it. If you do end up cutting it, don't go too short or you will have buffeting issues. I wasted money on the short shield for an Iron 883. The shield was just a tad too short making riding unbearable. I believe you want it around the bottom of your nose. But definitely research that before you go cutting. I would do a little at a time and test it.
 

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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 10:16 AM
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I am running the stock seat. I was really wanting to try a reach seat to move me more forward towards the Wild1 504 bars I just installed. I've either got to move myself forward somehow or put the stock bars with the pullback risers back on. Good idea on going to the dealer to try some seats out. I need to get the seat settled before doing anything with the shield or I'll just possibly be throwing away money.

I must have a short torso for my height, not that I'm that tall but I'm not that short either (5'8") but am having a heck of a time getting my bars and shield height settled.

 
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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 12:12 PM
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You will be amazed how much a seat will make a difference in position. The stock one sits really low. I'm sure you will get it figured out. I would start with trying to demo a reach seat. I test rode the bike with a sundowner seat on it. I felt even that pushed me forward a bit and raised me a lot. I was just at a dealer two days ago and I happened to see all the HD demo stamped seats hanging up. Good Luck.
 

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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 04:10 PM
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I have the 16 inch HD windshield and it's still to tall , I need a 14 or 15 inch ,, But LSR and HD don't sell them for the slim ..
 
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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 07:27 PM
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i'm 5'6 and have the mustang fast back seat and can see over the LRS just fine. i went to a memphis shades road warrior fairing. i do alot of highway riding and the LRS pushes alot air.
 
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