Holy Buffeting Hell Batman!
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From: TOAK western branch
They dont offer fangs for the FX front end or id have some for winter.
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From: Central Cali
Not much really.
Typically I can ride with a pair of sunglasses and a baseball cap.
I really only get buffeted at higher (above 60MPH) speeds anyway.
Just yesterday I managed to get in about a 50 mile ride in 40-ish temps, wearing my winter FF Icon helmet.
I was able to keep the visor wide open without a problem.
Typically I can ride with a pair of sunglasses and a baseball cap.
I really only get buffeted at higher (above 60MPH) speeds anyway.
Just yesterday I managed to get in about a 50 mile ride in 40-ish temps, wearing my winter FF Icon helmet.
I was able to keep the visor wide open without a problem.
Trying different shields in order to HOPE to find one that works can be an expensive proposition. Ugh.
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From: Canton, GA
I just installed the LRS 18" Heritage "B" windshield with the recurve. I rode 250 miles last weekend and can attest to the recurve performing similar to the 18 year old HD King Size shield that it replaced (it was scratched and cracked) . James at LRS sold the shield to me for less that a Ben Franklin including shipping. No buffeting, no bugs on my sunglasses ... I'll be switching to the 3/4 helmet soon just to keep the smile from freezing.
Call LRS and speak to James, he won't disappoint you
Call LRS and speak to James, he won't disappoint you
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I just installed the LRS 18" Heritage "B" windshield with the recurve. I rode 250 miles last weekend and can attest to the recurve performing similar to the 18 year old HD King Size shield that it replaced (it was scratched and cracked) . James at LRS sold the shield to me for less that a Ben Franklin including shipping. No buffeting, no bugs on my sunglasses ... I'll be switching to the 3/4 helmet soon just to keep the smile from freezing.
Call LRS and speak to James, he won't disappoint you
Call LRS and speak to James, he won't disappoint you
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
How tall are you? Also, do you look through the shield or just over it? I'm wondering if I should go with a taller shield, like an 18". With the stock HD compact shield (it is 16" over the headlight), I look just over it so I would say it is about mouth or nose height. The wind hits me right on the top of my helmet.
I had a Switchback last year that came with the standard 18" screen and I was looking over that just fine, but on the Slim the top was right in my line of sight - different seat heights. The 16" LRS is now perfect.
Since you have a Shotgun, you can always use that to tweak your view over the top too.
As was mentioned here, definitely check out the dealer's windshield "gauge". It's just a tall screen with all the various heights marked on it.
And by all means call LRS - they'll fix you up with whatever shield you need to go with your hardware.
Also keep an eye out for their sales - they're almost always running 40-50% off incentives...
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From: Central Cali
I'm 5'7" and I'm just looking over the 16" LRS.
I had a Switchback last year that came with the standard 18" screen and I was looking over that just fine, but on the Slim the top was right in my line of sight - different seat heights. The 16" LRS is now perfect.
Since you have a Shotgun, you can always use that to tweak your view over the top too.
As was mentioned here, definitely check out the dealer's windshield "gauge". It's just a tall screen with all the various heights marked on it.
And by all means call LRS - they'll fix you up with whatever shield you need to go with your hardware.
Also keep an eye out for their sales - they're almost always running 40-50% off incentives...
I had a Switchback last year that came with the standard 18" screen and I was looking over that just fine, but on the Slim the top was right in my line of sight - different seat heights. The 16" LRS is now perfect.
Since you have a Shotgun, you can always use that to tweak your view over the top too.
As was mentioned here, definitely check out the dealer's windshield "gauge". It's just a tall screen with all the various heights marked on it.
And by all means call LRS - they'll fix you up with whatever shield you need to go with your hardware.
Also keep an eye out for their sales - they're almost always running 40-50% off incentives...
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From: Central Cali
I don't see one but I thought the Heritage hardware and holes were the same as the ones for the FX shields? I'm going to call them just to make sure but that's gonna suck if they don't make one!
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From: TOAK western branch
My worry is that the Heritage has a different front end but if it has the same shield we are good. You would thing they would include the FXST if it did.
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I just sent them a PM and linked this thread so hopefully they will respond.
