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Dec 17, 2016 | 11:38 AM

wizard612003

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slip-streamer windshield

looking at a slip-streamer windshield for my 2016 XL1200c custom. they say will fit 2011 XL but not my 2016 XL I can't find what the difference might be Help Please

Thanks >Larry

Dec 17, 2016 | 03:37 PM

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I suspect there is a difference in the diameter of the fork tubes on the later Sporties. Take a look at the application guide on their website, some of their shields will fit your bike.

Dec 17, 2016 | 08:39 PM

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Maybe Mid-glide vs narrow-glide frontends

FWIW concerning tube diameters....since the time sporties went to 39mm (years ago), the only model IIRC using any different size in conventional tube/slider assemblies, would the 2016-later "48"...49mm tubes.

Dec 17, 2016 | 10:57 PM

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the trees are wider on the custom. the standard sporty (iron at this point) still runs a narrow glide

Dec 17, 2016 | 11:16 PM

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2011 1200c should be the same as a 2016c as far as mid glide. I believe 2011 is first year for the fat front tire with the mid glide front.

Dec 17, 2016 | 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaystn62

2011 1200c should be the same as a 2016c as far as mid glide. I believe 2011 is first year for the fat front tire with the mid glide front.

that's right but it looks as if he's looking at a windshield made for a narrow glide xl

Dec 18, 2016 | 03:46 AM

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that's right but it looks as if he's looking at a windshield made for a narrow glide xl

Unfortunately he doesn't say who 'they' are who are telling him things, but if he looks at Slip-Streamer's website.....

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Dec 18, 2016 | 04:12 PM

wizard612003

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Unfortunately he doesn't say who 'they' are who are telling him things, but if he looks at Slip-Streamer's website.....

the seller on E-bay has a list of fitment, since it mounts on rods which move anyway you want width of fork shouldn't make an difference. its a Stealth SS-20 Thanks for the many replies

Dec 18, 2016 | 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wizard612003

the seller on E-bay has a list of fitment, since it mounts on rods which move anyway you want width of fork shouldn't make an difference. its a Stealth SS-20 Thanks for the many replies

That seller may not have stock to suit your bike, or simply not have the latest fitments list, hence the suggestions to check with the manufacturer.