) and I will need something taller than the stock shield. I'm thinking Clearview +2 but even that might not be enough. Any taller riders figured this equation out yet?
Road glide windshield question
Cruiser
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
From: Middleburg, FL
I'm 5'8" also and have a 28 or 29 inch inseam depending on if I'm buying Levis or Wranglers. I got a little buffetting from the stock windshield and didn't like the way that it shook. It's really thin compared to the aftermarket stuff. I went to the Clearview medium and have been happy. Unlike skootchnc, mine is not vented. I can still look over it when I want to, but I am also comfortable hiding behind it if need be. (it's love bug season in Florida) It improved the buffetting a lot and eliminated the shake. I have recently come to believe that most of the remaining buffetting comes from the lack of lowers on the Road Glide. It just seems like all of the air hitting my head comes from below the fairing. My .02
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,203
Likes: 2
From: Pittsburgh, PA
6' 1" here, 34 inch inseam,
I put the Harley "Air Seat" or "Road Zeppelin" as it is also called, on my Road Glide,
This seat raises you up a fair amount, the stock shield gave me severe head buffeting at speed, very uncomfortable,
I bought a Clearview GT+2 with tint and vent, and I LOVE it, I can see over the top of the shield easily,
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 383
Likes: 3
From: Pittsburgh, PA
5' 10" and 32" inseam.
12" Klock Werks Flare windshield, with stock seat and rear lowered 1".
Good wind coverage up to 80mph and the rain blows over at 65mph.
The wind hits about 3-4 " above my glasses.
Remember lowering rear of your bike 1" makes the windshield taller 1".
I have the short HD windshield also, the 12" Flare is far better.
I also run a Saddlemen 1" lowered seat around town, this is my best set-up.
This seat isn't good for 500 mile days.
Sturgis ride 4800 miles in 15 days - Stock windshield/seat
4 day trip 1200 mile - Flare/ stock seat
All other - Flare/ Saddlemen seat
12" Klock Werks Flare windshield, with stock seat and rear lowered 1".
Good wind coverage up to 80mph and the rain blows over at 65mph.
The wind hits about 3-4 " above my glasses.
Remember lowering rear of your bike 1" makes the windshield taller 1".
I have the short HD windshield also, the 12" Flare is far better.
I also run a Saddlemen 1" lowered seat around town, this is my best set-up.
This seat isn't good for 500 mile days.
Sturgis ride 4800 miles in 15 days - Stock windshield/seat
4 day trip 1200 mile - Flare/ stock seat
All other - Flare/ Saddlemen seat
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 574
Likes: 1
From: Tennessee
Check these guys out.
http://www.customflhtwindshields.net/
Not only does their windshield work better but they are great to work with. I bought an 11" shield from them that didn't help a whole lot so they sent me the 13" for free. No wind buffeting and I can see over it well. What they do is create a shield that stands more vertical therefore pushing the wind over your head. I really recommend these folks and you can tell them Larry sent ya.
http://www.customflhtwindshields.net/
Not only does their windshield work better but they are great to work with. I bought an 11" shield from them that didn't help a whole lot so they sent me the 13" for free. No wind buffeting and I can see over it well. What they do is create a shield that stands more vertical therefore pushing the wind over your head. I really recommend these folks and you can tell them Larry sent ya.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 741
Likes: 3
6' 1" here, 34 inch inseam,
I put the Harley "Air Seat" or "Road Zeppelin" as it is also called, on my Road Glide,
This seat raises you up a fair amount, the stock shield gave me severe head buffeting at speed, very uncomfortable,
I bought a Clearview GT+2 with tint and vent, and I LOVE it, I can see over the top of the shield easily,
I put the Harley "Air Seat" or "Road Zeppelin" as it is also called, on my Road Glide,
This seat raises you up a fair amount, the stock shield gave me severe head buffeting at speed, very uncomfortable,
I bought a Clearview GT+2 with tint and vent, and I LOVE it, I can see over the top of the shield easily,
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 741
Likes: 3
Check these guys out.
http://www.customflhtwindshields.net/
Not only does their windshield work better but they are great to work with. I bought an 11" shield from them that didn't help a whole lot so they sent me the 13" for free. No wind buffeting and I can see over it well. What they do is create a shield that stands more vertical therefore pushing the wind over your head. I really recommend these folks and you can tell them Larry sent ya.
http://www.customflhtwindshields.net/
Not only does their windshield work better but they are great to work with. I bought an 11" shield from them that didn't help a whole lot so they sent me the 13" for free. No wind buffeting and I can see over it well. What they do is create a shield that stands more vertical therefore pushing the wind over your head. I really recommend these folks and you can tell them Larry sent ya.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 449
Likes: 1
From: Denver, CO
I'm 5'11" but I have a long torso so I probably sit more like someone who is 6' or 6'1". I have a large Clearview with vent and look over the top of the screen. I love it up to about 70 mph, and then the buffeting gets annoying. I'm afraid if I go to the extra large I won't see over the top (no good for me). So I'm intrigued with Bullseyes recommendation of the Clark Custom windshields. Any comments on buffeting with these screens?
