I've searched some on here so I'm not being lazy. I think its just going to be easier to put out my parameters and ask for help; I'm riding a 14 SGS, Hammock seat, 5'-9" but with a longer than avg torso. I have a standard height windshield but its got some shape to it. I also have the batwing deflectors, dog dish and fangs. I still get some buffeting up top. I've experimented and I really feel like its coming from the 2:00 and 10:00 positions over the windshield. I'm thinking another 2" and maybe a flare might do the trick? If I add 2" I'll still look over it.

thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

Sounds like you know what you are looking for so go for it!!!

LONG RIDS SHIELDS... One of the BEST $55 parts (after shipping) I have picked up!!!

 

I'm about your height and I wear a 29" inseam pair of jeans. I first got a 10" LRS Recurve and it really helped a lot with the buffeting. I just recently got an 8" because the 10 was a tad too tall and dark tinted and it's working out good so far.

 

 

LRS shields can be had at a bargain, I use a 9 inch recurve, light tint, working great

 

Recurve! That's the term that was eluding me tpcowfish. I had a recurve on my Clearview. hawgrider768 what do you prefer about the freedomshield?

 

6.5" Klockwerks.

 

I'm 5"10" with an average torso, ride a 2014 SGS with Hammock seat. I have several windshields but to help explain, when I use a Long Ride Shields recurve in 8", I can easily see over it. Right now I have a 9" on the bike and am getting used to the extra 1" of height, leaving it on for the season. You would probably use the same shields as me, you can verify by going to the LRS site and follow their directions for fitment.
I measure from the top of the middle mounting screw to the top the windshield, You can use your existing windshield as a guide. Measure your windshield and add 2" like you want, if it adds up to about 9 inches, you're close.

 

 

I'm a little shorter than you (5'8") and have a short torso. I'm running an LRS 7" ultra recurve that puts the airflow just over my head. I look over it comfortably. I do get some buffet, but it's coming up under the fairing - pretty easy to check - put your hand out flat in front of your knee - if the turbulence settles down on the side where your hand is down, then you know. I put the dog dish on but didn't really notice much difference. I probably should try fangs, but haven't yet.

That said, my wife who is 5'7" and taller in the torso gets some buffet from over the shield when 2 up. Next thing to try for me is a little taller LRS flat top for long 2 up rides - just been back and forth on 8" (I'll definitely be able to see over this) or 9", where I might end up looking through the top edge.