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Old Jul 1, 2017 | 11:01 PM
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Default Windscreen height size??
Guys, looking to buy a detachable windscreen. I'm 5'6 and have an 07 Deluxe. How tall of a windscreen would you recommend, the standard or the low??
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 02:22 AM
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Since you didn't specify the height of the standard or low, I would buy the standard. If it is too high you can cut it down. If the low is too low you're SOL.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 03:13 AM
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Both will look like a windshield so get the standard. I am guessing you want protection. While any windshield will reduce wind affects, you'll have less noise and less buffeting with more. Other factors: seat height, helmet style, bars.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 05:14 AM
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You should be able to look over your windshield, not through it. A good judge of height is the top of the windshield should be about the same as the tip of your nose, while sitting comfortably on the bike.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 06:53 AM
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+1 on freedomRider's advice, I am 5'5 2016 Deluxe, I have the standard size and the top comes to the tip of my nose, I have no helmet buffet at any speed. If you do highway riding you will probably just keep it on the bike. Mine only comes off for cleaning/maintenance.
 
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Your dealer might have demo windshields with the measurements marked out on it. That way you can hold it up over the headlight as see what height you want.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 01:21 PM
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Check into LRS...
 
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