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Jun 26, 2022 | 07:22 AM

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Notgrownup

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I am 6’1” and runs 9” longride shield recurve both on my Electra Glide and Tri Glide look over it and let’s enough wind through. I used the same clear tall stock one in the winter

Jun 26, 2022 | 07:39 AM

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Kiel80

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Originally Posted by HM_SanDiego

I had a 6” LRS recurve shield on a previous bike and I loved it - it work great!

Recently I tried a couple wicked cheap recurved shield options from eBay - literally - $20 each - acrylic or abs plastic, I can’t recall, to figure out what height I like the best on my current bike - currently running a 4-1/2” dark tinted shield and I love the height - the recurve style does what I need it to do, while giving me a completely open unobstructed view - but I have a 7” on the shelf to try

LRS, Freedom, Klockwerks, and other similar quality shields will serve you, once you select the height best for you.

I am 6', so hoping the 8" works, but luckily, I can get them pretty cheap, so trial and error. Once I find the right size and style, then I can invest in higher quality as needed.

Jun 26, 2022 | 08:14 AM

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kloccwork419

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Youll like it. Im 6’3 and one in mine.

Jun 26, 2022 | 08:19 AM

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Youll like it. Im 6’3 and one in mine.

I hope so! I bought one of the really dark ones as I don't see myself having to actually look through it, but figured if the size is right, I will also get a clear or smoked one to go with it.

Jun 26, 2022 | 08:30 AM

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Notgrownup

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Sign up for the LRS emails, they have a Garage sale once or twice a year and sell blemish shields for real cheap and I’ve yet to find the blemish on mine.

Jun 26, 2022 | 08:31 AM

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Sign up for the LRS emails, they have a Garage sale once or twice a year and sell blemish shields for real cheap and I’ve yet to find the blemish on mine.

Good call. Thanks for the info!

Jun 27, 2022 | 06:40 AM

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Notgrownup

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Good call. Thanks for the info!

I think I have about 10 each for my 07 and my 14 trike

Jun 27, 2022 | 12:30 PM

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cycleman11

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On my stock screen which is around 12 " I would get some buffetting and I had to look through it. So I got a 9 " inch screen and still got the buffetting. So I cut 2" off the 9", making it 7 " tall. Works good for me and I get no buffetting. With the shorter shield you'll get more wind and bugs. No way around that. Screens are easy to cut down, so if you aren't sure of the height, get one that is a bit taller and if you need to, you can trim the height down.