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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Default Windshields..over or through
I had a windscreen on my last bike that I looked through, just barely. I think I might get a Clearview (RK Cust) but am not sure if I want to look through it or over it as I ride. I'm wondering if there is anyone who has had both and which they ended up preferring.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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I like to look over.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Been there, done that. I'm much more comfortable looking over than through.

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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Been there, done that. I'm much more comfortable looking over than through.

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Done both. Looking through the stock 12, over a 9, over an 8 with recurve and have gone back to the stock 12. For me it's just so much more comfortable, less stress on my neck from buffeting etc. But that's just me.....
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Have done all 3!

Looked thru
Looked over
Had the top edge of the windshield right at eye level. [:@]

Much prefer looking OVER!


 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Default RE: Windshields..over or through
I've had both on my RKC.
I cut the stocker down 2" to see over it.
Replaced it with a 17" Clearview about the same time I went to a lower seat.
The Clearview is superior despite being an inch shorter than the stocker after the cutdown.
I believe the stocker was about 20" originally.

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Over specially find it easier when its raining
 
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Over if it can be done without buffeting.....
I have the clearview 8" with recurve.....

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