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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by electra_boogaloo
i've got an 8" and i absolutely love it. i still get hit with crosswinds on the interstate, but 90% of the time it's perfect. out of my line of sight, kicks wind over my head and passenger's head. i still don't like the silly logo on the front, but i've learned to cope.


The sticker logo is easily removed. Just start at it with a sharp object then clean off the sticky residue.

OP, just call them for correct height. I do not look through a shield but over them. Have one of their shields on both bikes.

They should be giving me kickback....
 
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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 05:10 AM
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thanks for the reply's , I am 6 ft. tall and ordered a 10 inch ultra the 7 inch HD wind splitter gave me to much buffeting
 
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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 06:10 AM
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had one on my 06 and my 10 ultras. Loved both. Dont have one on my 12 limited yet.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 08:09 AM
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I have an 8" light tint on my '06 and am very happy with it. Being vertically challenged, I can still see over the top and deflects over me very well
 
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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 11:12 AM
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Prefer the 10 but at 6'1", it was too short. Had to go with the 12" - Love it!!

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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by electra_boogaloo
i've got an 8" and i absolutely love it. i still get hit with crosswinds on the interstate, but 90% of the time it's perfect. out of my line of sight, kicks wind over my head and passenger's head. i still don't like the silly logo on the front, but i've learned to cope.


that logo peels right off
 
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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 12:11 PM
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Had 2 on a previous Street Glide. When I got my current RKC, it had a big old 20 incher on it. Immediately went to a LRS 16" Elite. Love the recurve. I've never had a bad experience with LRS. No desire to try another brand at this point.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 12:39 PM
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Just bought two . Different styles of the 8 inch. Awesome sale, like $34 each. Did not install yet.
 
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Originally Posted by 2goldens
Had 2 on a previous Street Glide. When I got my current RKC, it had a big old 20 incher on it. Immediately went to a LRS 16" Elite. Love the recurve. I've never had a bad experience with LRS. No desire to try another brand at this point.
Looking to do the same for my RK, I'm 5'9 and was wondering if the 16 would possibly be to short but your saying the 16 is perfect for the RK what is your. height?

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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 01:40 PM
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5' 10" here
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Hits right under the nose & upper lip exactly where I want it hitin'.
Will/would not look through a windshield.
Had a 10. Liked the 9 better.

 
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