Wind Splitter Windshield......What I Did Not Know.
#11
12-09-2018, 02:09 PM
Here is a YouTube link for a measurement from KlockWerks recurve windshields. See if this helps, too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rr2RV9sChI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rr2RV9sChI
Then after runnin on the highway I moved it up again to 13" and there did not seem to be much of a change. I am going to go wtih 13".
Will also send my measurement so Freedom Shields and see what he says. I rode like the motormen with a straight up back. ALL the time.
@Rumblin
#12
12-09-2018, 03:24 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
#13
12-09-2018, 03:35 PM
Ok, ok, good one. Too true too.
#14
12-09-2018, 03:42 PM
#15
12-09-2018, 04:28 PM
Cruiser
I had a 14" ultra. I'm pretty sure the stock windshields are 10". I purchased a recurve that was same same stock height thinking it would kick the wind up and over just a bit higher so my wife wouldn't get as much buffeting. I didn't have a wind issue myself with the stock windshield, but my wife complained that she was getting beat up with the wind. The recurve made no noticeable difference for her.
At first the blur at the curve drove me crazy. I couldn't help but look at it. It wasn't in my line of vision, but my eyes were just drawn to the blur. I thought i was going to have to switch back to the stock windshield, but after about a week or 2 of riding I was slowly not paying attention to it. Now I never even notice it at all.
So if you like the look of the windshield, my opinion is you will get used to the blur... unless it is too tall and its in your line of vision.
At first the blur at the curve drove me crazy. I couldn't help but look at it. It wasn't in my line of vision, but my eyes were just drawn to the blur. I thought i was going to have to switch back to the stock windshield, but after about a week or 2 of riding I was slowly not paying attention to it. Now I never even notice it at all.
So if you like the look of the windshield, my opinion is you will get used to the blur... unless it is too tall and its in your line of vision.
#16
12-09-2018, 04:48 PM
I had a 14" ultra. I'm pretty sure the stock windshields are 10". I purchased a recurve that was same same stock height thinking it would kick the wind up and over just a bit higher so my wife wouldn't get as much buffeting. I didn't have a wind issue myself with the stock windshield, but my wife complained that she was getting beat up with the wind. The recurve made no noticeable difference for her.
At first the blur at the curve drove me crazy. I couldn't help but look at it. It wasn't in my line of vision, but my eyes were just drawn to the blur. I thought i was going to have to switch back to the stock windshield, but after about a week or 2 of riding I was slowly not paying attention to it. Now I never even notice it at all.
So if you like the look of the windshield, my opinion is you will get used to the blur... unless it is too tall and its in your line of vision.
At first the blur at the curve drove me crazy. I couldn't help but look at it. It wasn't in my line of vision, but my eyes were just drawn to the blur. I thought i was going to have to switch back to the stock windshield, but after about a week or 2 of riding I was slowly not paying attention to it. Now I never even notice it at all.
So if you like the look of the windshield, my opinion is you will get used to the blur... unless it is too tall and its in your line of vision.
The blurriness is driving me crazy. Can't get used to it. It is too short anyway.
You had a 14" on ur ultra. What is ur height and inseam?
I am 5' 7 3/4" with a 29" inseam which makes my body (butt up to top of head) longer than the norm.
Todays windhshield testing indicates at least a 13" possibly 14" windshield. You said 14" for you on your ultra u had.
What is ur height and inseam?
Thanks,
BuzzCap7
#17
12-20-2018, 03:49 PM
Cruiser
#18
12-20-2018, 04:31 PM
Do appreciate the in put tho.
Coincidentally, I should be getting it in the next few hours. Whoooo Hooooo...........
#19
12-30-2018, 09:09 AM
I am using a demo model right now. My bike came with the 3 inch shield that was brutal on longer rides. The 7 inch wind splitter is significantly better. I rode 100 miles with it yesterday and placed the order for one. It is gonna take a week to get here and they let keep the demo until the mine gets in. Is is like being in still air no but it definitely helps.
#20
12-30-2018, 09:11 AM
I am using a demo model right now. My bike came with the 3 inch shield that was brutal on longer rides. The 7 inch wind splitter is significantly better. I rode 100 miles with it yesterday and placed the order for one. It is gonna take a week to get here and they let keep the demo until the mine gets in. Is is like being in still air no but it definitely helps.