Freedom Shields
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Calvert, MD
This is another personal preference things. Plus how you are built factors in too. I'm 6'2" with a short inseam Since my height is mostly in my torso I need a much taller shield to be happy. I just put a 10" freedom shield on my SGS and finally found the sweet spot.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2020
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From: central NC
Im 63 and long waisted so I sit tall in the seat. I ran an 8 Freedom Shield most the time. Worked great. I do ride solo so I have no idea if that would have been enough for a passenger.
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 11,539
Likes: 8,375
From: Inland NW
Yeah, many of us hate this little item, especially after changing the chrome bits on the engine of the Special, it really stands out.
OP I have thought about removing it, leaving the bike on my J&S jack while sending it out to be powdercoated, it seems to be the most economical solution. I believe the last time we discussed this in Touring, a black jiffy stand was pretty pricey!
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 382
Likes: 217
From: Wisconsin
Same...went with the "sport" version and it' sure does make a nice envelope of calm air in the cockpit!
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 297
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From: Florida Space Coast
Im 62 also with a short inseam. I have a 2018 Tri Glide and the top of the stock windshield is level with the tip of my nose which is what most people say should be the correct height. For me Im getting slight buffeting on the top of my head. Im wondering if I a stock height with the recurve would help with that? I was also looking at the Freedom touring model windshield which they say is 3 wider on each side at the base and 2 wider going up the sides.
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 234
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From: NE USA
To be honest, I wear a full face helmet most of the time, so I didn't realize the level of wind buffeting I was getting. Over the summer I rode with a half helmet at speed and noticed it for sure. I actually raised and lowered my head while riding and got a sense for how much higher of a windshield I would need. It seemed to be about 2". So yes, stock is 5" and I went with a 7". That height increase, along with the recurve in the shield eliminated the buffeting for me.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 115
Likes: 91
From: Georgia
I put an 8" Touring Width on my Ultra and both wifey and I love it. Customer service if great also.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,844
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From: Lincolnshire, IL
I've been a happy customer of Freedom Shields for years! Great quality, solid thickness with well finished and polished edges, no vibration and no distortion. Keep in mind that although you need to consider overall height ALSO keep in mind that the tilt of the windshield also affects the installed height (typically a bit lower obviously).
However, thanks to their very liberal "exchange/return policy", if the one you order isn't perfect they'll gladly accept your return or exchange.......provided you don't remove the protective paper when you test ride it. I know from experience there's no need to remove that protective paper to determine the proper height on your test ride.
Buy with confidence from an excellent vendor!
However, thanks to their very liberal "exchange/return policy", if the one you order isn't perfect they'll gladly accept your return or exchange.......provided you don't remove the protective paper when you test ride it. I know from experience there's no need to remove that protective paper to determine the proper height on your test ride.
Buy with confidence from an excellent vendor!
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 297
Likes: 150
From: Florida Space Coast