Road Glide windshield help
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From: Alberta
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From: SWFL
Freedom shield all the way! Great guy to deal with and will take the wrong size back and replace it with correct size.
Real good person to deal with!!
I run a 2016 Road glide and love it and the shield.
Real good person to deal with!!
I run a 2016 Road glide and love it and the shield.
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From: OH, USA
My 11 I had the KW flare. Hard lowers and the tank scoops. Smoked at 70. My 16 RGS I have to 14" Sport flare and hard lowers. I can smoke just fine at 70. If I close my top vent. I feel some buffeting. I only close that in the rain. I'm 5'11". My hammock sits lower than my solo seat. No real difference other than my line of sight.
I believe the lowers are the ticket. But if you're not into having lowers o . Not sure what ya can do.
I believe the lowers are the ticket. But if you're not into having lowers o . Not sure what ya can do.
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From: ARRINGTON, TN
I've run the Klock Werks 12" on my 2004 and 2007. I'm 6'-1" and wear a modular helmet with the chin bar up. No need to pull it down until I'm running 85 mph. Makes for a nice rider pocket and 4 hours down the road, I feel like I've just run to the corner for a gallon of milk.
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From: along the Front Range in Colorado
..... compared to what ?
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I had horrible buffeting with the stock tiny windshield (I wear a FF helmet and usually have the shield open). I tried the $40 deflectors and didn't notice much difference. After some research, I thought the vacuum behind the small shield might be the culprit. Also, on my CBR1000RR my head is well above the screen and smooth at all speeds.
So, I simply removed the windshield on the Road Glide. Rides much smoother and much cheaper than buying another windshield. I might buy the tallest look through for long trips though.
So, I simply removed the windshield on the Road Glide. Rides much smoother and much cheaper than buying another windshield. I might buy the tallest look through for long trips though.
Beary