2015 Road Glide with a Mastad
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2015 Road Glide with a Mastad
Hey kids, just wanted to let all know, my wait is finally over. Working with Cody and Mark from Madstad, I opted for the fix mount rather the the quick release, no way in hell would I be removing the shield from time to time. And the 64K question, does it work, YES IT DOES!!!!!!. I'm running with the 13", and my shield position is just above the lowest point to look over. I set tall in the saddle and was expecting the shield to be raised higher, but was not needed.
One point, if you go with the fixed setup, mount the brackets on the base, before you install the base to the bike, with the new 2015 styling, there is very little room to hold the bottom backside nut without possibly scratching that shinny surface, it's just a tight fit for any tool.
My test ride felt as if I was on my 2011 RGU with the madstad, just the smooth stream of air coming at you, I did have the OEM air slot closed, so I'm uncertain as to the difference with it being open. Now the air that would flow right at ear level with stock shield, meaning not able to hear anything, including the Boom Box. Now air flows above my helmet and on the at about shoulder hight. Mind you I haven't dialed anything in yet, too cold, but just having it on was a big difference. I'm happy
And of course it looks funny to some, but this is my second setup and "It still works!!!!"
One point, if you go with the fixed setup, mount the brackets on the base, before you install the base to the bike, with the new 2015 styling, there is very little room to hold the bottom backside nut without possibly scratching that shinny surface, it's just a tight fit for any tool.
My test ride felt as if I was on my 2011 RGU with the madstad, just the smooth stream of air coming at you, I did have the OEM air slot closed, so I'm uncertain as to the difference with it being open. Now the air that would flow right at ear level with stock shield, meaning not able to hear anything, including the Boom Box. Now air flows above my helmet and on the at about shoulder hight. Mind you I haven't dialed anything in yet, too cold, but just having it on was a big difference. I'm happy
And of course it looks funny to some, but this is my second setup and "It still works!!!!"
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Just curious as to why you had the OEM air slot closed? From what I've read having the slot open is supposed to eliminate the buffeting and therefore eliminate the need for a Madstad. Seems like I would have tried riding with it open for a while before I went to the expense and trouble of buying a Madstad. Maybe somebody who has the new windshield and rides with the air slot open can chime in on this??
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Just curious as to why you had the OEM air slot closed? From what I've read having the slot open is supposed to eliminate the buffeting and therefore eliminate the need for a Madstad. Seems like I would have tried riding with it open for a while before I went to the expense and trouble of buying a Madstad. Maybe somebody who has the new windshield and rides with the air slot open can chime in on this??
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infanterene (09-10-2020)
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Glad the new windshield works for you but one of the main reasons I did not get the Road Glide. I think the aftermarket windshields are hideous. Whenever people ask my why get a Street Glide over the Road Glide that was my #1 reason. The buffeting on the Road Glide is unbearable. I had an 05 Road Glide and my wife wouldn't even ride on it because the wind buffeting was so bad. That was why I opted for the Street Glide this time.
Nice bike though
Nice bike though