Barn Door
Thread Starter
|
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 5,105
Likes: 16
From: Blaine, WA
Barn Door
A while back I ordered the largest QD sheild from HD and I sort of expected it to have a buffeting issue which it did. Two weeks ago I put it on for one (175mile) excruciating ride If/when it occured I had planned to order a replacement screen from Clearview which arrived last week.
The HD screen is the 18 high version and the top of it was right at eye level sitting on the bike. (I'm 5'9") I spoke with CV and told them I didn't care if I was looking through the thing, didn't ride in the rain and would be taking it off again once the weather warms up so they suggested I get their largest one which I just installed today.
Now this thing is honkin BIG, 5 inches taller at 23" and also 4" wider than the HD version. Its also very well made and even though it is a blem (all they had in stock for the size and colour I wanted) it looks flawless - their QC standards seem very high and its also about twice as thick as the HD one. So I get the thing installed and head out on 40mph, then 50mph........ nothing, hit the interstate and 60mph then 70mph and for the most part still no issues, might be just a tiny, tiny bit of buffeting but I think that may be coming off traffic and there is a little when passing trucks but that's to be expected.
Needless to say this thing blocks A LOT of wind, in fact when accelerating at highway speed it blocks enough to slow the bikes acceleration rate a little but it will get me though the winter months. Couple photos:
The HD screen is the 18 high version and the top of it was right at eye level sitting on the bike. (I'm 5'9") I spoke with CV and told them I didn't care if I was looking through the thing, didn't ride in the rain and would be taking it off again once the weather warms up so they suggested I get their largest one which I just installed today.
Now this thing is honkin BIG, 5 inches taller at 23" and also 4" wider than the HD version. Its also very well made and even though it is a blem (all they had in stock for the size and colour I wanted) it looks flawless - their QC standards seem very high and its also about twice as thick as the HD one. So I get the thing installed and head out on 40mph, then 50mph........ nothing, hit the interstate and 60mph then 70mph and for the most part still no issues, might be just a tiny, tiny bit of buffeting but I think that may be coming off traffic and there is a little when passing trucks but that's to be expected.
Needless to say this thing blocks A LOT of wind, in fact when accelerating at highway speed it blocks enough to slow the bikes acceleration rate a little but it will get me though the winter months. Couple photos:
Last edited by p51bombay; Oct 23, 2011 at 07:53 PM.
Thread Starter
|
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 5,105
Likes: 16
From: Blaine, WA
Nope, eye level about 6" below the top, you'd have to be about 6'6" to look over that but I only got it for cold weather, no rain.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 837
Likes: 1
From: Radcliff, Ky
Trending Topics
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 5,477
Likes: 5
From: New Braunfels, Texas
Why didn't u just buy a geezergide? That monster ruins the whole look of the bike. Glad your enjoying it but there are much smaller windshields that will do the same thing.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 5,105
Likes: 16
From: Blaine, WA
I agree it isn't the look I want but if it lets me ride when I otherwise wouldn't then it will be ok. Doesn't look as bad as I thought, in fact better than the HD one it replaced but its only for the colder months and MAYbe the odd longer ride, comes off again in March or April
