Need a little windshield help please
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Phoenix area
I have a 17" on my Heritage (I'm 5' 9") and I am able to just look over the top by about an inch. I also use the Chrome wind deflectors. Not really nuts over the way the deflectors look, but really appreciate how they work when I'm on the road. I use the lt. gray tint and really like it too. At night it actually cuts the glare from oncoming lights, and yet is easy to see through. Good luck with your choice.
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Bellefonte PA
So nobody has said anything about going any shorter than 17. LRS says the 17 is best for riders from 5'8"-6'4". I'm 5'9". Can anyone compare the LRS to the Clearview with the recurve, in terms of quality, clarity durabilty, etc.?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Florida
I have a 19" Memphis Shade on my RK. I am about the same height as you and when riding normally I can see over the rim, even with my laid back beach bars, great to ride with, no buffeting at highway speeds (70mph+)
Grand HDF Member
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From: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Cut it and be done with it. The day after I brought my New Heritage home from the dealer, I cut 1.5" off. Do a search, there are some good threads here on how to do it. Pretty simple really.
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From: Beyond Fucital
When I was looking into getting mine, just being able to look over the top when your sitting in your normal riding position is suppose to be the right hight. So you have to be your own judge as to whats right for you. Sorry if this is no help. But it sounds like personal preference.
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From: St Louis, MO
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Cruiser
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From: Ballston Lake
I was in the same position as you. My RKC had a 22" that fit me just like yours fits you. I had mine cut down for $20 at a local glass place, looked factory. The only problem was I did that before I put the new seat on the bike, now it's too short. ended up getting a 20" for a X-mass present and I'm going to sell the cut-down 18". Moral of the story, get the right seat first!
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I have an '07 Road King Custom and I am 5'10". I use a 17" recurve Clearview in light grey. It is well below my line of sight, probably about at my mouth but with the recurve I get no wind in my face. If not wearing a helmet, I barely feel a breeze touching the top of my head. If I wear a helmet there is no buffeting. The Clearview is much thicker and less flexible than the stock shield. A real quality product that works perfectly for me. I highly recommend it.
If you decide on a Clearshield, give them a call (303-838-0886) and discuss getting a "blem". I saved 20% on a blem and cannot find the blem. They pulled a blem and told me over the phone what it was and had it marked with tape when I received it and I still could not see it.
Also, regardless of which brand you get, I don't think a tint will bother you because you will not be looking through the shield anyway. The light grey tint on mine is not noticeable when riding and just gives it a nice look when parked, if noticeable at all. Good luck.
If you decide on a Clearshield, give them a call (303-838-0886) and discuss getting a "blem". I saved 20% on a blem and cannot find the blem. They pulled a blem and told me over the phone what it was and had it marked with tape when I received it and I still could not see it.
Also, regardless of which brand you get, I don't think a tint will bother you because you will not be looking through the shield anyway. The light grey tint on mine is not noticeable when riding and just gives it a nice look when parked, if noticeable at all. Good luck.