Road Glide Windshield Questions
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Road Captain
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Road Glide Windshield Questions
Hi fellow RG owners:
I have an 08 RG. When I get it up to 55+ mph I am getting enough wind buffering to get double vision. dropping my head down approx. 2-3 inches creates a better pocket of air stability.
I have read the threads on windshields and it looks like I will have to increase the stock height by at least 2 inches. After the increase I will still be able to see over the top of the windshield.
My questionsare this:
1. Since increasing the stock height will require a replacement, I will need a windshield of excellent optical quality since I will be looking down at the road through it for obstacle avoidance, etc. What is the best?
2. I want to be able to use"soft" lowers for cool days that secure over the highway bars. Will increasing the windshield height affect aerodynamics enough that I would have to change the windshield yet again?
I know there are several postings on the subject but none specific to my application. If I only had access to a wind tunnel lab....
I have an 08 RG. When I get it up to 55+ mph I am getting enough wind buffering to get double vision. dropping my head down approx. 2-3 inches creates a better pocket of air stability.
I have read the threads on windshields and it looks like I will have to increase the stock height by at least 2 inches. After the increase I will still be able to see over the top of the windshield.
My questionsare this:
1. Since increasing the stock height will require a replacement, I will need a windshield of excellent optical quality since I will be looking down at the road through it for obstacle avoidance, etc. What is the best?
2. I want to be able to use"soft" lowers for cool days that secure over the highway bars. Will increasing the windshield height affect aerodynamics enough that I would have to change the windshield yet again?
I know there are several postings on the subject but none specific to my application. If I only had access to a wind tunnel lab....
RE: Road Glide Windshield Questions
Clearview windshield co will take back a windshied if u try it and dont like the height.
Ive got one coming for my 07 RG .. 1" over stock.. Everyone is different .. so its tuff to say if 1" or 2 "'s is rite for u.
Ive got one coming for my 07 RG .. 1" over stock.. Everyone is different .. so its tuff to say if 1" or 2 "'s is rite for u.
Tourer
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RE: Road Glide Windshield Questions
Same problem... I'm 6'0 tall and had the stock shield rattling my glasses. I put on the tall HD shield that it three inches taller (19 vs. 16) that stock. It does a good job with the wind buffeting but I am in between looking over and looking through. It did make a lot of difference, though, and should work.
Iadded the lowers and love them. Amazing how they add to the fairing to create a nice "pocket" of still air. Iwill add the vents sold by Hoppe Industries, which I added to my last RKC. They work great!
I will probably try the Clearview next... it sounds like a great shield.
John
Iadded the lowers and love them. Amazing how they add to the fairing to create a nice "pocket" of still air. Iwill add the vents sold by Hoppe Industries, which I added to my last RKC. They work great!
I will probably try the Clearview next... it sounds like a great shield.
John
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RE: Road Glide Windshield Questions
I had 3 HD windshields on my 03 RG and could never get the "right" fit for me......Either they were a bit too short or a bit too high.......On one, the optics were terrible (all 3 were HD factory shields, original plus 2 I bought).
I went to Rifle, a company that I have used in the past . Had them make me a custom to my specs, after I carefully measured exactly what I needed......I got it and it was not only perfect but optically perfect.....
The custom was only a few dollars more than their in stock models......In the future, if I need a new shield I will just measure carefully and order the custom...Cheaper in the long run..!!
My 2 cents worth......
I went to Rifle, a company that I have used in the past . Had them make me a custom to my specs, after I carefully measured exactly what I needed......I got it and it was not only perfect but optically perfect.....
The custom was only a few dollars more than their in stock models......In the future, if I need a new shield I will just measure carefully and order the custom...Cheaper in the long run..!!
My 2 cents worth......
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RE: Road Glide Windshield Questions
Clearview makes a great shield and if you give them your height and inseam they will send the correct oversize for you. But note that the clearview is significantly wider than the stock shield and may not work with some handlebar setups. I put Wide Glide bars on my RG and had to pull them back toward me so that the mirrors don't knock into the side of the Clearview when I turned. Clearview asked me to send them pics and measurements regarding the problem (which I did) but I never heard whether they addressed it.
Tourer
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
RE: Road Glide Windshield Questions
When I was at Sturgis this year, Klock Werks had a new style Road Glide windscreen on display..
They had two different heights, 8" and 12".
These windscreens are not flat, they are very aerodynamic, that is more an airfoil.
These will be available this fall..
They had two different heights, 8" and 12".
These windscreens are not flat, they are very aerodynamic, that is more an airfoil.
These will be available this fall..
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Road Captain
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RE: Road Glide Windshield Questions
Wow! thanks for all of the replies. I'm going to look into these suggestions and post when I have installed the new setup.I appreciate all of the help.
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RE: Road Glide Windshield Questions
Clearview, although I do have a little trouble with the euro bend at the top , (not good optics) I do like its good still pocket , no buffeting at all.
They say it can be ordered without the bend too.
They say it can be ordered without the bend too.
Road Master
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RE: Road Glide Windshield Questions
I've read all of the replies you've gotten so far, and I'll tell you what solved the same problem for me; Goggles with an adjustable strap. They are comfortable, (padded), & a whole lot cheaper than swapping windshields. Just my opinion.
Joe
Joe