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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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Default SG wind shield, how high?

Im 5' 8'.

ANyone have experience with what windshield is high enough to cut out the buffeting?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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Default RE: SG wind shield, how high?

I am 5' 10" and run a 4 1/2" clearview with a recurve, its close. I think the 6" with the recurve will be what you are looking for.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 05:51 AM
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Default RE: SG wind shield, how high?

I'm 5'8" and use an 8" dark smoke. No problem with buffeting. Results may vary though. I am tall in the torso and have shorter legs.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:11 AM
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Default RE: SG wind shield, how high?

Usually the tallest shield you can stand will stop it the best.
I'm 5'8" long legs , short torso , stock seat (EGS).
The stock 12" was about 3" too tall for me ( but I run it in the winter).
A 9" was right in my vision , so I tried cutting it to 8".
I run the 8" in the summer and it works good for me.
If you run with a helmet visor , that might aggravate the feel also.
The Harley fork air baffle may help slightly also.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
These may help slightly also
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Just a couple thoughts.
Mick
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:13 AM
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Default RE: SG wind shield, how high?

check out: www.fastaire.com

alot of helpful info on his site, good people to deal with
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:22 AM
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Default RE: SG wind shield, how high?

ORIGINAL: Towpro

check out: www.fastaire.com

alot of helpful info on his site, good people to deal with
I agree. I use a 8" smoke shield from them. No issues but I'm 6ft tall.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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Default RE: SG wind shield, how high?

Wife had the 6 1/2" HD smoked shield on her SG and i ahve one on my EG Classic. That size works for us.

Bill
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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I'm 6' 5" & use a 10" screen. You want one that you can see over the top of.
 
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Default RE: SG wind shield, how high?

At 5'8" an 8" shield should work just fine. I recommend a Memphis Shades product instead of HD. They are cheaper and much better quality.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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An 8" on my SG was just right for me. I'm 5'10".
 
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