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I should share some more info. I'm only around 5'8" or 5'9", and probably more like 5'8" when in the saddle as I have long legs and a shorter torso for my size. I really don't get much buffeting. Just a little bit right at the top of the helmet, and even that depends on my speed and the direction and intensity of any winds. I get the buffeting when I get over 65 to 70. Below 65 I'm good. I tried the arm test mentioned above and it didn't change it at all. I can feel that there is a breeze coming up from below, but nothing I did with my arm changed the little blast at the top of my helmet. I appreciate everyone's advice on here. I had heard KW was also very good, but with some crazy distortion if you have to look through the shield, which I almost never do (sometimes when parking). I figure any of these shields with an inch of extra height over stock should give me a pretty calm bubble. I'm just trying to find the nicest quality. There is no sense pinching thirty bucks when I paid almost 30K for the bike.
Check out Freedom Shields Touring style. A little bit wider, and I bought the 9-inch dark smoke for my 21 FLHXS. John, the owner, made the transaction smooth and answered all my questions. Enjoy the new ride!
Great color on your SGS. My friends and I bought the Long Range Shields (LRS) at 7" for $75 and it is a re-curve, so no buffeting. They have clear, light and medium smoked.
Used several brands over the years and found Freedom to be very high quality and excellent service company.
When we bought our 21 SGS I knew a new windshield was a must. That scrap piece of plastic they ship on it is horrible at best.
That said I did not want anything tall to mess of the look. After researching I decided to try KW and WOW they look great and work even better. Amazing how affective their design is. When I took my wife for a ride and she was great with it I knew we had a winner. I then changed the shield on the 17 CVO Limited to KW also and love it as well.
I dont know of another shield the same size that works as well.
Check out Freedom Shields Touring style. A little bit wider, and I bought the 9-inch dark smoke for my 21 FLHXS. John, the owner, made the transaction smooth and answered all my questions. Enjoy the new ride!
Have you tried it out yet? I have that exact same shield waiting to be installed on my Street Glide for the upcoming season.
Hey guys and ladies. I haven't been on here in a while, but I just got a new Street Glide and I have got to get a new windshield. Freedom Shields 7 inch is $120 and the Clearview Sport (6.5 inch) is $80. Seems like a big difference in price, yet both seem to be well reviewed. Anyone who knows about these shields, please chime in on how well they work, buffeting, and quality of construction and finishing, and if you've had both please compare them.
Thanks
Freedom shield work great and are thick. I've had mine for at least 10 years.
I had a 6” dark smoked recurved LRS shield on my Street Glide, and really liked it a lot. I looked well over the top, and the recurve design created a nice bubble of clean air for my upper body, with little to no buffeting. I also ran the shortest tinted LRS shielD on my Road King, and was very happy with that setup and shield.
As many have offered, when LRS run sales, the price point and the quality of their polycarbonate shield is very tough to beat.
I am currently running a 4-1/2” recurve style inexpensive abs-plastic shield on my Ultra, and I only get minimal buffeting, sometimes, and I love the look on the bike, along with essentially feeling like there is no windshield at all. This shield is literally a super inexpensive experiment (bought on eBay) that i have been very happy with.
I believe the recurve style design affords the best results in reducing buffeting while offering the shortest and least obstructive view.
LRS, Freedom, and Clearview are all quality choices - choose polycarbonate, the recurve style, your choice of height (I believe all offer guidance on measuring), and choose your choice tint/clear, and enjoy the ride.
Fan of klockwerks. Sturdy and works great. Little pricey.
I test rode Klockwerks last weekend. It must be a thin shield because the 10.5" shook like a cold wet dog at idle. And the distortion is terrible. It still didn't get the air high enough over my head at highway speed. I'm 6' in a low profile seat on an FLHT.
Anyone considering a KW should know that you can try them out. Many HD dealers and some indy's have a few testers in stock.
I have the Freedom 9" wide version. Quality is amazing and can see right through the recurve. But still trying to cure that last bit of blurry vision over 70mph without going much taller. I added the mid fork deflector but it didn't do anything. Will try some fangs next I guess. However I don't feel much air coming from under/sides. It's the air hitting me just above the visor.
I still don't know how you 6' and + people are running shorter shields and claiming its good. Unless you're not going over 65mph.
The only way I've NOT had buffeting is when I take the shield completely off. The wind hits me from the shoulders up. I wish I could find like a 1-2" trim piece to go in the shield spot. Maybe I'll have my stocker cut down.
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