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Old May 6, 2023 | 07:01 AM
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I was wondering if anyone got this windshield and if it really works? I am 5’10” and normally would need 20” shield. The tallest they got is 18” but Memphis Shade selling this say this “wing” is adjustable and will create effect to provide protection up to 3”. I dont want this wing to stick up too much over “normal” shield. Would be cool to have lower shield providing protection of taller set up.

Also I try to put it on 2022 RKS and they dont show this as fit but they show 2017 RK as fit and I believe OEM frames between 2017 and 2022 are same. I was wondering if maybe someone here have this shield and can share few thoughts.



 
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Not sure if this helps, but I've been using shorter windshields with the flip up/curve at the top for a few years on my EG with good results. Don't know if they're available for a Road King.
 

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Originally Posted by roussfam
Not sure if this is what you mean but I've been using shorter windshields with the flip up/curve at the top for a few years, with good results. Not sure if they're available for
I am really tempted to try this
 
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You always want a shield to be below eye level . And don't get tinted . Clear disappears (ha) but at least is not so obvious.

Just an opinion that works for me.
 
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Originally Posted by Jackie Paper
You always want a shield to be below eye level . And don't get tinted . Clear disappears (ha) but at least is not so obvious.

Just an opinion that works for me.
I would love clear one as i always did in the past unfortunately is not an option offered from seller. Lightest is ghost which is tad darker
 
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I don’t think that one will work. It looks like a poorly though out copy-cat.

In the BMW and KTM world, an add-on windshield extension is popular, and apparently effective. But, those add several inches to the height, and sometimes change the angle.

That one barely adds any height, and appears to simply add another layer of plastic.
 
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Originally Posted by foxtrapper
I don’t think that one will work. It looks like a poorly though out copy-cat.

In the BMW and KTM world, an add-on windshield extension is popular, and apparently effective. But, those add several inches to the height, and sometimes change the angle.

That one barely adds any height, and appears to simply add another layer of plastic.
Actually you can move it up or down and change angle with this one as well on they site they show:
  • Engineered using CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Software. Contoured concave Venturi Wing™ boosts the air flow up an additional 3”, throughout the full range of adjustment.

 
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I wouldn't like the hardware up close to my line of sight...... and recurves work well on my Bagger and my Heritage...

But if you're tempted, by all means give it a try...!

Please report back your impressions of it....
 
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Looks like some sort of Madstad style of windshield. I've never seen one for a RK.
 
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