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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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Hi Guys, I just bought a 2004 XL 1200 C a few weeks ago to accompany my bagger. I'm really digging it. It does make me feel young again.

I'm the type of guy that would rather look through the windshield than over it.
I have the stock Harley detachable that measures about 19 3/4" from the top of the headlight cutout to the top. The headlight itself measures about 6 1/2".

The width of the screen is right at 20" which I like. It looks slim but, I just want it taller. Does anyone make a replacement screen for this that would be a fair amount taller? Thanks, I'll get some pics up of her soon.
 
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I have a 2016 1200 custom with the same detachable windshield you r describing. I took my bike to a company that makes plexiglass windshields, I told them I wanted it taller, wider, and longer at the bottom. I removed the detachable windshield and left it with them, came back 3 hours later and they had installed the new windshield on my detachable hardware. I then installed it on the bike. $199.00 out the door. I love it.
 
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Now that is cool and just what I would like to have. There may be some place like that, maybe in Knoxville TN close to where I live. I need to research that.

Your bike looks good and nice windshield too!

I wonder if they do any mail order?
 
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Originally Posted by smokyheritage
Hi Guys, I just bought a 2004 XL 1200 C a few weeks ago to accompany my bagger. I'm really digging it. It does make me feel young again.

I'm the type of guy that would rather look through the windshield than over it.
I have the stock Harley detachable that measures about 19 3/4" from the top of the headlight cutout to the top. The headlight itself measures about 6 1/2".

The width of the screen is right at 20" which I like. It looks slim but, I just want it taller. Does anyone make a replacement screen for this that would be a fair amount taller? Thanks, I'll get some pics up of her soon.
Clearview Shields makes great shields that fit OEM hardware. Various lengths and widths.
All are custom made. Discounts given for first responders and military.
The upper curve really works to get air over top and helps eliminate buffering.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2017 | 05:22 AM
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There are several windshield brands available to us including Cee Baileys, who are an HDF sponsor.
 
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Originally Posted by smokyheritage
Now that is cool and just what I would like to have. There may be some place like that, maybe in Knoxville TN close to where I live. I need to research that.

Your bike looks good and nice windshield too!

I wonder if they do any mail order?
Their contact info is
Gustafsson Plastics
904-824-3443
sales@bikescreen.com

They are located in St Augustine, Florida. Great customer service
 
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Thanks Guys, I'll get something going. Just the help I needed.
 
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HarleyRider4300, Just out of curiosity what is the width of yours and the height from top of headlight cutout to the top? If you don't mind me asking. Just trying to figure out what I want. Thanks
 
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HarleyRider4300, Just out of curiosity what is the width of yours and the height from top of headlight cutout to the top? If you don't mind me asking. Just trying to figure out what I want. Thanks
The windshield is 21 1/2 inches wide (measured along the curve of front, not straight across on the back of windshield. It is 20 3/8 inches tall from top of headlight cut out to top of windscreen
 
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Try Memphis shades, good quality, fair price. I have one on my xl 883 and I like it a lot
 
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