Which HD windshield
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Which HD windshield
I got a gift card to my local HD dealer and want to pick up a windhsield for my upcoming road trip.
HD has an 18" windshield and a 14" windshield that is slightly wider.
I am 5'9" and ride a 2012 1200C. Sundowner seat and full face helmet.
Which one should I get? I can return it if I don't like it, but would rather get the correct one first.
Thanks for your advice.
HD has an 18" windshield and a 14" windshield that is slightly wider.
I am 5'9" and ride a 2012 1200C. Sundowner seat and full face helmet.
Which one should I get? I can return it if I don't like it, but would rather get the correct one first.
Thanks for your advice.
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Joined: May 2017
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From: Chicago
It depends I would ask them if they can mount both to see how they fit on your bike with you on it.
The rule of thumb is u wanna be looking over through it or over it not between.
I have the 14 from the center curve to the top and get a lot of buffering while cruising at 70+.
Im 5/11 and the sheild ends just below my mouth so Im looking over it. I would love to have the extr 4 inches, but I bought mine on F/B for $30 so Im good at that price and its HD with quick release.
If your willing to shell out the 300+ to HD have them fit it to your liking it would be bad if u spend that cash and it doesnt suit your needs.
I would also suggest looking on F/B and let go
To see if you can find a good used one at half or even less than the cost.
The rule of thumb is u wanna be looking over through it or over it not between.
I have the 14 from the center curve to the top and get a lot of buffering while cruising at 70+.
Im 5/11 and the sheild ends just below my mouth so Im looking over it. I would love to have the extr 4 inches, but I bought mine on F/B for $30 so Im good at that price and its HD with quick release.
If your willing to shell out the 300+ to HD have them fit it to your liking it would be bad if u spend that cash and it doesnt suit your needs.
I would also suggest looking on F/B and let go
To see if you can find a good used one at half or even less than the cost.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: WI
If you have other HD stuff you want to buy with that gift card, I would humbly suggest a Memphis shades windshield. I really like mine, cheaper than HD, I think it's thicker, reall good fit and finish and a good quick release system. Available in multiple heights
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I got a gift card to my local HD dealer and want to pick up a windhsield for my upcoming road trip.
HD has an 18" windshield and a 14" windshield that is slightly wider.
I am 5'9" and ride a 2012 1200C. Sundowner seat and full face helmet.
Which one should I get? I can return it if I don't like it, but would rather get the correct one first.
Thanks for your advice.
HD has an 18" windshield and a 14" windshield that is slightly wider.
I am 5'9" and ride a 2012 1200C. Sundowner seat and full face helmet.
Which one should I get? I can return it if I don't like it, but would rather get the correct one first.
Thanks for your advice.
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Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Eureka, MO
Im 58 as well and I have the 18 windshield. I can easily see over it and there is just a slight amount o buffeting at interstate speeds, but its not bad at all. I only use the windshield for longer trips where Ill be doing 70-80, so it not a big deal.
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