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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 09:47 AM
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I own a 2017 RKS and I'm looking into buying a windscreen. Looking for opinions on the Memphis Shades Drop Top. If you have any thoughts post 'em. Any windscreen suggestions are appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 09:49 AM
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You are going to hear a lot of shout outs for Long Ride Shields...
 
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 09:51 AM
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You get what you pay for. If a place is repeatedly selling their products at 70% discounts, there usually a good reason why.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 10:38 AM
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You get what you pay for. If a place is repeatedly selling their products at 70% discounts, there usually a good reason why.
Not a fan of Memphis Shades I guess. Trying to find out if the Venturi effect of the drop top works.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SWThomas
You get what you pay for. If a place is repeatedly selling their products at 70% discounts, there usually a good reason why.
Well, sure. But have you heard many complaints here about LRS? On the other hand, you probably wouldnt because people on this forum dont complain much
 
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 12:01 PM
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Freedom Shields, this one requires the cvo brackets
 
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Old Mar 11, 2018 | 09:39 AM
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Be sure to check out Clearview Shields..... great people to do business with...... Prices are low, quality is through the roof AND their stuff works..... I had a recurve of theirs on my '09 King that was awesome..... I've probably had 6-7 shields from them now over the years....call them direct and ask about "blems" .... I bought one for my Limited that said it had "a minor surface imperfection" ...damn if I can find it and it was less than 60 bucks!!!! ....DW
 
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Old Mar 11, 2018 | 10:43 AM
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Plenty of LRS experience here. Never had a problem. Well, other than their new RG shields are a bit high but they are suppose to be getting around to that this summer. As far as how often they run a sale, even their regular prices beats the competition.
 
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I have a 17 RKS as well. I had to get the right bars on first before windshield. Cable fittings hit if the bars are too far forward. I am 6,2 and need a taller shield (19 inch at least. I went with Freedom Shield that required the CVO rackets because it has a cooler fairing look. Wind still hits me in mid forehead. I wear a full face so no biggie
 

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