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Oct 8, 2017 | 11:15 AM

#11

lt1-xjs

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From: Centerville, ohio

The search for the perfect windshield seems to never end. What works for some doesn't work for others. It's like a trial and error program. The dealers have a try before you buy arrangement and Klockwerk dealers do the same. Just ride up swap your shield, take a spin and see if you like it. I purchased 5 windshields before finding what I liked. I had the 7" Windsplitter, looked good but offered no wind protection.

Oct 9, 2017 | 09:27 AM

#12

lefty33

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From: Ontario, Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabricater

Anyone using HD windsplitter windsheild ? Do you like it? I have always looked through the windshield in the past,but am finding I like to look over it on the HD. I know there are a lot of options for windshields in the after market world. What works for you?

Love my 10" HD Windsplitter...works perfect for my setup. I'm 6'3" sitting on a Hammock seat with 10" bars. I look over the top (hate looking through a windshield) and it directs pretty much all the air over my head.

Be careful by just going by height though as every "body" is different. Someone else could be 6'3" but all legs and short in the torso and be looking through the 10" shield. Best advice is go to the dealer and demo...that's what I did with the seat on the bike I ride with most. Tried the HD Winsplitter & Klockwerks...Windsplitter worked best.

And again...seat makes a difference. I also have the 7" Windsplitter that I use when I take the TourPak off and swap my Hammock for a Street Glide seat. Works great in this setup as the Street Glide seat sits me quite a bit lower than the Hammock.

Oct 9, 2017 | 10:29 AM

#13

nobodyknowsme

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Yet another LRS fan. Have 2 for my Road King, RK style shield as well as one on the Memphis Shades fairing. Had one on last Road Glide as well as the new one. Pretty sure the quality has improved since I first started buying them. Had a Klockwerks on a Road Glide and although I agree it looked good I myself did not care for the buffeting which I did not have with LRS. Keep an eye out as they often run sales if you decide to go that route.

Oct 10, 2017 | 07:37 AM

#14

Geezr Glidr

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From: Wellsboro, PA

I have a buddy with a windsplitter. He loves it. His passenger hates it.

Oct 10, 2017 | 08:00 PM

#15

paul0311

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From: FL

6.5 Klockwerks. I'm under 6' and it works great for me.

Oct 10, 2017 | 08:34 PM

#16

AussieDog

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From: Washington

Windsplitter and Cee Bailey

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Originally Posted by fabricater

Can't tell you what is best, but I can tell you about my experience. I am 6' tall, longer torso, and use a HD hammock seat which rides slightly higher than stock. In the late spring, summer and fall I use a 10" Windsplitter on my 2014 Ultra Limited. I like the way it looks, it flares out at the base which I like, and I have no buffetting. A little wind comes over the top which is a plus if it rains - I use flip down helmet sheild and the little bit of wind clears the rain off. I look over the windsplitter. A drawback, they are pricey. I think I paid $165 for mine several years ago. Also, you will get an occassional grasshopper or bee or june bug in the forehead.

In the late fall, winter, and early spring I run a 15" Cee Bailey windshield. I look through it. Has excellent optical clarity, good customer service, and a good price as I recall. Its thicker than many other sheilds. Does a good job of keeping wind and cold off me, and the late fall/early spring bugs.

When I put the windsplitter on the cycle feels like a sport bike because the Cee Bailey is a much bigger sail. Its fun. In the fall when I put the Cee Bailey on and see all the bugs that would have hit my forehead, I am glad for the tall shield.

A lot of guys on here like LRS, so you mihhtbtry yhem as well. Windshields are probably one of the cheaper mods you can make.

Oct 11, 2017 | 12:11 PM

#17

LazySundays

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From: Ontario, Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabricater

What are you riding? Year, model and current seat all make a big difference. Your height, torso length and how you sit, straight vs slouched, will all have an impact too.

I'm on an 03 Ultra with a Mustang touring seat. I have a 10" Windsplitter that replaced the OE shield. The OE part cut right through my field of vision and was distracting. I like the Windsplitter much better.

Oct 11, 2017 | 01:03 PM

#18

BTLorys

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From: Westchester, NY

Had a LRS on my previous road king, no issues at all. Great company to deal with in my experience, and would do business with them again.

Bought a new Road Glide, but this time I tried Freedom Shields. Another great company and wouldnt hesitate to do business with them again either.

Giving a direct comparison would be tough because they are two different shields, but in terms of my experience with both customer service and product quality, I would recommend either one. Cant go wrong in my opinion. Just personal preference. Freedom shields was a little bit pricier, but overall worth it.