Question about windshields.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: "Arlen", Tx
Windshield is the only way to travel. Make sure you can see over it and not through it. In certain conditions they will fog up to the point of not having any visibility. The wind will still go up over the shield much like a bed roll tied to the bars without hitting you in the face.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Houston, TX
Well, I took the plunge and boutght a windshield....I got the HD Quick Release Super Sport windshield...So far, I really like it and Im gonna end up getting the locking clamps for it too....good height, good looks, and I think Im gonna tint mine a little darker than it is as well.
Stage IV
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Alabama
Keep doing research on the windshields. I have a 2011 Custom and recently bought an HD Quick detach 18" windshield (part #57801-11) and the buffeting is horrible. So much that it blurs my vision when riding over 55 mph. I'm 5'11" and I know the bike are slightly different, but I recommend you to research your different options on the windshields.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Colorado
Keep doing research on the windshields. I have a 2011 Custom and recently bought an HD Quick detach 18" windshield (part #57801-11) and the buffeting is horrible. So much that it blurs my vision when riding over 55 mph. I'm 5'11" and I know the bike are slightly different, but I recommend you to research your different options on the windshields.
You can install the HD QR hardware on the windshield! Problem Solved!
Last edited by ColoHarleyGirl; Apr 13, 2012 at 10:39 PM.
Road Master
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From: Waukesha, WI
I discovered the hard way today that too short is worse than none at all. I bought a used 14" thinking it would be perfect, apparently I sit higher than I thought. It's at chin level, all the air and rain got deflected up and right into my head. Time to see if I can trade it in for an 18".
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Southern New Jersey
I discovered the hard way today that too short is worse than none at all. I bought a used 14" thinking it would be perfect, apparently I sit higher than I thought. It's at chin level, all the air and rain got deflected up and right into my head. Time to see if I can trade it in for an 18".
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