Milwaukee Eight (M8) 2017 and up M8 Air and Liquid Cooled discussion
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

stock windshield

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 10, 2017 | 01:58 PM
  #21  
teedoff65's Avatar
teedoff65
Seasoned HDF Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 5,749
Likes: 1,603
From: High Point, NC.
Default

Originally Posted by snafu
I bought my LRS on Amazon 2 weeks ago for $97. Their website was like you said $85, with shipping at $35. I have a '17 RGU and went with a 14" which is close to the stock shield height. I have about 400 miles on it and still undecided. The height is fine, but I'm not sure of the quality as it appears thinner than the stock shield, so not sure how long it will hold up.
Thanks for the info on quality. I should get mine tomorrow. Hopefully its the right height and holds up.
 
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2017 | 05:11 PM
  #22  
SomeOld Biker's Avatar
SomeOld Biker
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 760
Likes: 273
From: Olympia, WA
Default

Originally Posted by Scooby1426
Who kept their stock windshield on? What after market windshields are people buying now days? I haven't had to look for windshields since 2012. I just upgraded to 2017 SGS. My old windshield was a 6" smoked.
I cut my stock RK windshield down to 17 3/4"
 
Attached Thumbnails stock windshield-img_20160930_160228.jpg  
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2017 | 09:03 PM
  #23  
BrandonSmith's Avatar
BrandonSmith
HDF Community Team
5 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 5
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 7,873
Likes: 4,433
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by Scooby1426
Who kept their stock windshield on? What after market windshields are people buying now days? I haven't had to look for windshields since 2012. I just upgraded to 2017 SGS. My old windshield was a 6" smoked.
Within the first week I bought a 7" LRS recurve.
 
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2017 | 09:04 PM
  #24  
rjjj629's Avatar
rjjj629
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,512
Likes: 345
From: Ohio
Default

I don't think I've ever seen a stock street glide windshield out in the wild...

I guess if I have I just assumed it was a test ride going by
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2017 | 04:14 PM
  #25  
teedoff65's Avatar
teedoff65
Seasoned HDF Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 5,749
Likes: 1,603
From: High Point, NC.
Default



Installed windshield yesterday and took it for a ride. Might be a little tall for me, but I'm able to see fine 20ft in front while looking over it. Definitely pushes a lot of the air i was getting around my head amd ears up over me, so im keeping it. I think the quality seems very good and its just as thick as my stock windshield. Cant beat the price either.
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2017 | 04:19 PM
  #26  
Firenailer's Avatar
Firenailer
Road Master
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 756
Likes: 133
From: Connecticut
Default

Originally Posted by davewear
7" LRS and fangs from JES make my SGS a comfy place.
I'm running the same LRS Ultra Elite 7" in dark smoke and the HD Fangs. Absolutely perfect combo - no wind blast or buffeting at all.
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2017 | 04:23 PM
  #27  
ThunderWorksMotorcycle.com's Avatar
ThunderWorksMotorcycle.com
Former Sponsor
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 73
Likes: 3
From: South Georgia
Default

Freedom windshields are another nice choice. The top is curved to kick the wind upward and allows you to use a shorter shield.

They come in several tints and many sizes. You can buy direct from the factory or from our site.
 

Last edited by ThunderWorksMotorcycle.com; Aug 12, 2017 at 04:26 PM. Reason: photo did not show up
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2017 | 05:57 PM
  #28  
prowler58's Avatar
prowler58
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 157
Likes: 24
From: Louisville , Ohio
Default

surprised No One mentioned the Freedom Shields. Got One on My Street Glide. Thicker , Wider , More durable than stock & they Look cool . Probably will put one on my Next Bike.
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 13, 2017 | 12:33 AM
  #29  
bikermikee's Avatar
bikermikee
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 102
Likes: 33
From: rapid city
Default

Freedom shield. I'm 5 9 awesome addition
 
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2017 | 10:43 AM
  #30  
FredCa's Avatar
FredCa
Cruiser
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 178
Likes: 79
From: El Paso
Default

11" Light Tint LRS Flat Top on our Limited.

We put it on pretty much right after we purchased the bike. Works great. Good value.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:03 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE