Freedom Shields
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 297
Likes: 150
From: Florida Space Coast
Ive also seen where some folks say the touring width helped them hear the speaker music better. Any thoughts on that?
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,844
Likes: 938
From: Lincolnshire, IL
Get the "wide touring" you and your wife will be happy.
btw.....Call them to get their current DISCOUNT CODE and tell them you are a Forum Member....when applied it typically covers the shipping so you'll wind up with free shipping.
They're great people to deal with and VERY helpful with any questions you may have, especially about height and tint. (I personally never buy a tinted windshield but that's just me.)
Good luck
btw.....Call them to get their current DISCOUNT CODE and tell them you are a Forum Member....when applied it typically covers the shipping so you'll wind up with free shipping.
They're great people to deal with and VERY helpful with any questions you may have, especially about height and tint. (I personally never buy a tinted windshield but that's just me.)
Good luck
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 23,399
Likes: 8,509
From: Spartan Country, Michigan
Dave..... if you get the Wheel Dock for your bike, you will love it! Mine sits in that all summer long. When it's in the garage that is!!
Buffeting... nasty outcome riding a bike! I found that the fugly fangs eliminated the buffeting, but didn't care too much for the looks. I have a 7" LRS shield with recurve at top. I installed the DK air wings at the bottom of and in the front the tank. I since removed the fangs and experience no buffeting. I'm 5'7" and typically wear half helmet. I'm happy.
Buffeting... nasty outcome riding a bike! I found that the fugly fangs eliminated the buffeting, but didn't care too much for the looks. I have a 7" LRS shield with recurve at top. I installed the DK air wings at the bottom of and in the front the tank. I since removed the fangs and experience no buffeting. I'm 5'7" and typically wear half helmet. I'm happy.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 309
Likes: 172
From: Western New York
Its a couple inches taller. I replaced my garbage stock windshield on 2021 street glide this summer, and it was worth every penny! Huge difference in buffeting and can now hear my stereo without all the wind noise. Im about 511 and the 7 dark smoke works outstanding. Company is top notch and highly recommend. You wont be sorry.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 2,327
Likes: 2,404
From: Jackson, OH
Freedom Shield Touring x 14" as measured on the slope from top to bottom edge of the shield. I believe the measurement system they use is different for each fairing type. I also bought a Sport Touring and liked the way it looked, however the Touring did provide more wind protection at my shoulders and for my wife. I actually think the Touring is a pretty good look while not being exactly aggressive with its shape and curves. Smoother lines = smoother air flow generally. I'm 6-0 with normal torso. The 14" was right while the 15" was high enough to be distracting much of the time.
There are plenty of good shields out there, but imo nobody is exceeding the quality and service of Freedom Shields.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 263
Likes: 160
From: Mesa, AZ
I have had a Freedom shield on two bikes and it makes a big difference. Now have a 10” on my limited and even with my face shield up I get nothing for buffing. Definitely the touring style makes a difference. I am 6’1” and my 8” on my 15 limited was good but wanted a bit more, maybe a 9” would be right but very happy with it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 1,263
Likes: 478
From: Appalachia
Dave..... if you get the Wheel Dock for your bike, you will love it! Mine sits in that all summer long. When it's in the garage that is!!
Buffeting... nasty outcome riding a bike! I found that the fugly fangs eliminated the buffeting, but didn't care too much for the looks. I have a 7" LRS shield with recurve at top. I installed the DK air wings at the bottom of and in the front the tank. I since removed the fangs and experience no buffeting. I'm 5'7" and typically wear half helmet. I'm happy.
Buffeting... nasty outcome riding a bike! I found that the fugly fangs eliminated the buffeting, but didn't care too much for the looks. I have a 7" LRS shield with recurve at top. I installed the DK air wings at the bottom of and in the front the tank. I since removed the fangs and experience no buffeting. I'm 5'7" and typically wear half helmet. I'm happy.
Thanks .
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 2,947
Likes: 996
From: Winnipeg
I’m interested in a change of shield. Can some of you with a batwing post up a pic of your freedom shields ? (Touring width) I’m 6’ and probably looking at an 8” dark smoke touring style.
btw OP that’s a gorgeous bike you have there!
btw OP that’s a gorgeous bike you have there!
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 309
Likes: 172
From: Western New York
I'm about 5'11" (started shrinking. Lol). I have a dark smoke 7" on my street glide and it's perfect. Great quality and customer service. I will never have anything but a Freedom Shield.