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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 09:59 AM
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Default 2016 RK speedo reflection on windscreen.

Hi. I have a 2016 road King and the speedo reflects back onto the windscreen. Its especially annoying at night. Right in my line of sight. I have a shorter windscreen that I look over but I switch out to the stock wind screen sometimes, thats when it is the worst. I have a visor on the speedo that helps block some of it but not all of it. Thought about tinting the speedo. Any suggestions? Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 10:44 AM
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laughing, did we just re-edit at the same time?

Anyhow, since you've already got a shroud, the likes of an extension are probably necessary. Tape and cardboard should let you figure it out, and then you could make a pretty one.
 

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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 11:30 AM
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Shorter windscreen is the only true fix. Especially at night.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 11:59 AM
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When I first read your post my first smart azz thought was to turn the Speedo around and call the reflection a HUD...

Serious question though, would changing the backlighting in the Speedo to something like red or blue help?
Or many make/rig a dimmer on the Speedo light.
Don't really know, just wondering out loud.
 

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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 07:23 PM
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Hmm, I've never noticed on mine. I probably won't be able to NOT see it now. LOL. Maybe seat height/position affects it?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 07:47 PM
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Ditch the windshield and be happy.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 09:28 PM
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I have the same thing on my '12 RK. I think I just got used to it.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2018 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Peepers
I have the same thing on my '12 RK. I think I just got used to it.
This. I just look through mine. You might be able to tint the speedo glass with some 50% nickel tint to help reduce that glare. That's the tint I have on my windshield of my cars and truck and it does a real good job cutting down the glare from oncoming headlights.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2018 | 12:36 PM
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Get a speedo visor..... I have one and it works beautifully.

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