Windshield for my 07 Softail Deluxe
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Windshield for my 07 Softail Deluxe
I want to purchase a windshield for my 07 softail deluxe, but I'm not sure if I should get the standard height clear item 57140-05 or the low profile smoked item 57141-05. I'm 5' 8" and I'm thinking the low profile is better for me, because I heard that you are supposed to look over the windshield especially with it being a smoked windshield. Does anybody know if the smoked windshield for the softail deluxe is lightly smoked or dark, and also if anybody my size has one installed on their bike? I would appreciate any feedback!
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jjarbou
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I'd go with the taller one... then have it cut down to fit you. just about any glass shop can do it for about $25.00, or you can do it yourself - there have been several threads on cutting windshields. a search will turn them up
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My wife has the Nostalgic low smoked on her Deluxe and likes it alot. FYI, the top of the windshield is 13 3/8" above the top of the handlebar clamp. The tinting is barely noticible.
She's 5'6" and it's a bit low for her according to the tip of nose school of thought but she has no complaints. I have the standard height on my Heritage and cut 3/4" off it which makes it perfect for me.
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She's 5'6" and it's a bit low for her according to the tip of nose school of thought but she has no complaints. I have the standard height on my Heritage and cut 3/4" off it which makes it perfect for me.
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Definately low profile. The smoke is only noticable if you have it next to a clear one. My buddy has the standard on his deluxe, he's about 5'8" and he has to look through it. I'm 6'1" and I look through it in a relaxed position. We're going to try cutting it down before he purchases the new low profile.
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Does anybody know if the top of the windshield should be below or above eye level, is it better to look through the windshield or above it?
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It's a matter of preference. Some people like looking through it, and the protection that provides. I don't really care for looking through it, because the slight bends at the sides do create a small amount of distortion.
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I'm 5'8' also and have the standard on my Deluxe. I didn't like the idea of looking through the windshield, but I've gotten used to it on this and a previous bike. I don't even notice anymore that I'm looking through it.
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Thanks everyone for all your input! I think I'm gonna go with the low profile smoked windshield, but first I'll measure 13 3/8" above the top of the handlebar clamp like jimmers1817 said! I have a rider backrest so I gotta take that into consideration as well!