LRS ultra for 6'1" rider, 8 or 9"?
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LRS ultra for 6'1" rider, 8 or 9"?
All these lrs threads lately have me thinking I might purchase another with their new sale going on. Currently have a 9" medium tint and love it, but at times I feel an 8" would suit me better. Sometimes it feels the top of the screen is at my eye level and I am trying to sit straight up a tad to get a better view. Per their sizing recommendations though, sitting on the bike the 9" screen is right at nose level for me. Curious what size screen u taller guys are running?
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I'm 6'4 and I use an 8". The shield is around the bottom of my chin and works perfect for me. I have a good field of view over the shield and it still gets the wind up and over me and the wife. You could go with a 7" and be fine.
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Decisons, decisions, maybe I should try a 7". With the 9" I can hold my hand on top of my head and raise it about 2" (with a full faced helmet) until I feel the wind gust from the top of the screen. At 6'4" and you're running an 8" screen, maybe I should go with a 7. Just thought bc the HD windsplitter is a 6.5" (which I had, and hated the wind), a 7" recurve would be about the same, no?
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I'm 6' 1". I have the 9" flat top and could have, should have gone with the 8". This is on an Ultra with stock seat so I sit higher. Use there measuring guide and if you slouch when you ride slouch when you measure.
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Do you fellers have passengers?
I am 5'7" and use a flat top 8 inch
For me a 6 inch would have worked but not for my passenger.
I agree the shorter shields look much better but I want comfort for myself and wife.
I am 5'7" and use a flat top 8 inch
For me a 6 inch would have worked but not for my passenger.
I agree the shorter shields look much better but I want comfort for myself and wife.
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Decisons, decisions, maybe I should try a 7". With the 9" I can hold my hand on top of my head and raise it about 2" (with a full faced helmet) until I feel the wind gust from the top of the screen. At 6'4" and you're running an 8" screen, maybe I should go with a 7. Just thought bc the HD windsplitter is a 6.5" (which I had, and hated the wind), a 7" recurve would be about the same, no?
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Might try the 7" then. Maybe just leave the plastic on for a quick ride, and as long as the wind stream isn't right in my face I should be good
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