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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SFSportster48
Just a follow up guys. i rode down to Santa Cruz down highway 1 with the winshield on. i may need a spoiler to add a few inches on or put stock seat and shocks back on.The windshield comes up above my chin. The wind comes off the shield and beats my head aroumd.However it does Protect my body well tho.The shield is 17.5 inches from top center from headlight opening to top edge of shield center.
Get a custom shield that will fit the HD brackets. Clearview Shields is a top notch company that makes one off. They keep you informed of every step of your order. Their shields help reduce the buffeting on both the 1200 Custom and my 1600 Vulcan Classic.
http://www.clearviewshields.com/shop/harley-davidson/
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 07:36 PM
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Yeah. Thats a bit of a stretch -SF to Santa Cruz with those struts. I just put street glide shocks on the wife sporty. Try arching out at the top-may or may not work but worth a try-MS makes decent shields. Buffeting can really ruin a ride- good luck.
 
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