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Nov 27, 2014 | 04:59 PM

bugsonmyteeth

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From: chilliwack bc

flhtk windshield

I just bought a 2011 limited and was looking for advice on what would be a good windshield. I have a nonstock one now and it is ok but would love to hear from peoples experiences what is the best you have encountered.I was thinking of going to a stock 13 inch high but there might be something better?

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Nov 27, 2014 | 05:52 PM

dforeid

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Originally Posted by bugsonmyteeth

I have the Kockwerks 8" and love it.

Nov 27, 2014 | 06:26 PM

mkguitar

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you'll have to change your username.

I use stock windscreens cut to size- the bottom, hidden, edge with a rotozip- easy.

I cut them so that the top edge of the windscreen "appears" to intersect the road about 40' ( 13 meters) ahead of the bike...that gets most of the bugs and grit sailing overhead.

As I use 3 different seats ( of different heights) I swap windscreens when I swap seats.

take off stock windscreens usually cost me about $35, check the classifieds

The H-D Lexan is optically good and is tough- I've taken an apple sized rock at 65 MPH and it just left a little mark ( some of the cheapo aftermarkets could crack or break)

I stay away from the "recurve" for cost, and also because I will tuck into the fairing in crap weather, the recurve won;t allow me to tuck in and look through.

Mike

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Nov 28, 2014 | 07:26 AM

billnourse

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I have an 8" Klockwerks that I trimmed to about 7" as described above by mkguitar. I judged the correct height just as mkguitar did but went about 35 ft. out instead of 40. Seat is a Corbin Dual Tour. Might not be for everybody, but it has worked for me for the last 32,000 miles.

Bill

Nov 28, 2014 | 08:23 AM

bike_r_trash

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The height that works for you is going to be different than for me. I'm 5-7 and a 7-inch shield with a Mustang seat works perfectly for me on my 2012. You want to be able to see over it. The stock 12-inch shield was much higher than my personal riding preference. See if the dealer has some used touring bikes - I'd be they do - and see if you can sit behind some different shields to get an idea of what might work for you.

Nov 28, 2014 | 08:55 AM

cass

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noting that you are northern neighbor in Chilliwack BC, i suspect its a little cool and wet on the west coast and that at times, a little extra protection may be in order. I ordered a a windshield from Clark's Custom Windshields a few years ago that was unique in that it offered an additional 1.5 inches on each side giving about 3 extra inches in the width of the windshield, great for that little added protection http://www.customflhtwindshields.net/index.html. They modified/redrilled to fit a Premeux Fairing i purchased for my Yamaha Road Star. The Clarks were great people and provided great customer service answering questions before and after the service. I still have it on my 2006 Yami and has provided over 25000 trouble free miles and protection from the wind rain and cold.
I've been running a stock windshield on my 2013 FLHTK after trying a flat top from LRS. It didn't provide what i wanted and was probably in part my fault in ordering a 12 inch instead of a 13 inch shield so i went back to stock. I think Ms Claus is bringing me another 13 inch flat top from Clark's this year to use during my colder season riding. I recommend them whole in a heartbeat. good luck.