What Do Y'all Think
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What Do Y'all Think
This is the new Kuryakyn flame shorty windshield. It really isn't a windshield in my opinion as it is a wind deflector. It deflects the wind right into my face. The fit sucked as there is nothing like taking a grinding wheel to the edge of something you just bought to make it fit the windshield cavity.
Today's test ride was a 39 degree morning and to work. I can tell it's coming off for the winter and the stock shield is going back on but for special occasions I kind of like it. Maybe next summer I'll use it but not this winter unless I were to wear a full helmet. Since I hate full helmets that ain't happening.
It also cannot be seen through therefore in the summer if caught riding in the rain I wouldn't be able to duck in behind it like I did with my stock shield. Instead I'll have to sit up and take it in the face..What do y'all think?
Today's test ride was a 39 degree morning and to work. I can tell it's coming off for the winter and the stock shield is going back on but for special occasions I kind of like it. Maybe next summer I'll use it but not this winter unless I were to wear a full helmet. Since I hate full helmets that ain't happening.
It also cannot be seen through therefore in the summer if caught riding in the rain I wouldn't be able to duck in behind it like I did with my stock shield. Instead I'll have to sit up and take it in the face..What do y'all think?
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Looks wise.....from the pic it looks sweet with the white flames, but fit and function wise.....I dont know. I can tell you this (or anyone with a FLHX or anyone thinking about running a short shield) the short shields are 99% for looks, and not for keeping the wind out of your face.
I am 5'8" tall and the windshield on my 08' Street Glide is 4.5" tall from the top edge of the fairing to the top of the shield. I was getting some serious buffeting at speeds over 60MPH. Not so much a wind blast, but sort of a ocelation.....lets just say it was annoying, I would have rather been exposed to the full wind blast like I was used to. So I found a guy on ebay who was selling replacement shields with a slightly less darker tint than stock and in all sorts of heights (and tints to I think). After I spoke to the guy he recommended getting a shield that was at least 7.5".....3" taller than stock. I thought it would be too high.....turned out I could have gone even a bit taller than 7.5", but as it stands I love the new shield. There is no more wind hitting the top of my head at all......it aint like a UC's full size shield where 90% of the wind is deflected, but I would say its darn close.
I am 5'8" tall and the windshield on my 08' Street Glide is 4.5" tall from the top edge of the fairing to the top of the shield. I was getting some serious buffeting at speeds over 60MPH. Not so much a wind blast, but sort of a ocelation.....lets just say it was annoying, I would have rather been exposed to the full wind blast like I was used to. So I found a guy on ebay who was selling replacement shields with a slightly less darker tint than stock and in all sorts of heights (and tints to I think). After I spoke to the guy he recommended getting a shield that was at least 7.5".....3" taller than stock. I thought it would be too high.....turned out I could have gone even a bit taller than 7.5", but as it stands I love the new shield. There is no more wind hitting the top of my head at all......it aint like a UC's full size shield where 90% of the wind is deflected, but I would say its darn close.
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RE: What Do Y'all Think
I've experimented with 3 shields on my Street Glide. Currently running an 8" and seems to be perfect for my height (5'10"). Most effective wind blocker was install of Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle - Part 58520-79TC. This really helped with wind buffeting and smoothed out any turbulance. For around $25 from the dealer it is a really simple solution to wind.
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Looks wise.....from the pic it looks sweet with the white flames, but fit and function wise.....I dont know. I can tell you this (or anyone with a FLHX or anyone thinking about running a short shield) the short shields are 99% for looks, and not for keeping the wind out of your face.
I am 5'8" tall and the windshield on my 08' Street Glide is 4.5" tall from the top edge of the fairing to the top of the shield. I was getting some serious buffeting at speeds over 60MPH. Not so much a wind blast, but sort of a ocelation.....lets just say it was annoying, I would have rather been exposed to the full wind blast like I was used to. So I found a guy on ebay who was selling replacement shields with a slightly less darker tint than stock and in all sorts of heights (and tints to I think). After I spoke to the guy he recommended getting a shield that was at least 7.5".....3" taller than stock. I thought it would be too high.....turned out I could have gone even a bit taller than 7.5", but as it stands I love the new shield. There is no more wind hitting the top of my head at all......it aint like a UC's full size shield where 90% of the wind is deflected, but I would say its darn close.
Looks wise.....from the pic it looks sweet with the white flames, but fit and function wise.....I dont know. I can tell you this (or anyone with a FLHX or anyone thinking about running a short shield) the short shields are 99% for looks, and not for keeping the wind out of your face.
I am 5'8" tall and the windshield on my 08' Street Glide is 4.5" tall from the top edge of the fairing to the top of the shield. I was getting some serious buffeting at speeds over 60MPH. Not so much a wind blast, but sort of a ocelation.....lets just say it was annoying, I would have rather been exposed to the full wind blast like I was used to. So I found a guy on ebay who was selling replacement shields with a slightly less darker tint than stock and in all sorts of heights (and tints to I think). After I spoke to the guy he recommended getting a shield that was at least 7.5".....3" taller than stock. I thought it would be too high.....turned out I could have gone even a bit taller than 7.5", but as it stands I love the new shield. There is no more wind hitting the top of my head at all......it aint like a UC's full size shield where 90% of the wind is deflected, but I would say its darn close.
RE: What Do Y'all Think
They look much better in person. I saw them when they were testing the market at MB spring rally. I run a 6" deflector but I have my seat fixed where I am sitting 4"s lower than stock so that fixed the wind stream hitting me in the face.