road glide windshield
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road glide windshield
hi there!
In spring I will ride my new roadglide '09 CVO and I had so far a lot of problems with my former harleys with wind-turbulences
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so can anybody tell me the best windshield for me and my harley?
stock or may be "klock werks flare" windshield- and most important....... what height??
I am 74 inches tall and I would really be glad for some advices!!
cool rides and greetings from switzerland!
claudio
In spring I will ride my new roadglide '09 CVO and I had so far a lot of problems with my former harleys with wind-turbulences
. so can anybody tell me the best windshield for me and my harley?
stock or may be "klock werks flare" windshield- and most important....... what height??
I am 74 inches tall and I would really be glad for some advices!!
cool rides and greetings from switzerland!
claudio
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From: The sticks in SC
Lowers shuold be on your short list on the new SE. Congrats by the way, super sharp those SE's are! Cee bailys has a new shield for the Road Glides, looks like the KW flair but 3" taller and less wind noise I'm hoping, the 12" KW flair is brutal as far as wind noise goes! 
a 1"over clearview with a set of lowes is nice! I had a 2" over it was a bit to tall when riding 2 up, solo it was perfect 
I then tried a stock size Clearview Good solo not great like the 2" though, 2up near perfect, so that how I came to think the 1" over would be the perfect Clearview for my set on my 05 Road Glide, I have a perfect 12" KW flair if you'd like to give it try on the cheap $75 plus shipping. I'm thinking about the cee baileys Tall euro, Philm is testing one now, good thread on it too 
I'm 6'2"
a 1"over clearview with a set of lowes is nice! I had a 2" over it was a bit to tall when riding 2 up, solo it was perfect I then tried a stock size Clearview Good solo not great like the 2" though, 2up near perfect, so that how I came to think the 1" over would be the perfect Clearview for my set on my 05 Road Glide, I have a perfect 12" KW flair if you'd like to give it try on the cheap $75 plus shipping. I'm thinking about the cee baileys Tall euro, Philm is testing one now, good thread on it too I'm 6'2"
Last edited by gilbos440rt; Jan 6, 2009 at 04:58 PM.
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Like the others said,lowers!
You can put any size/brand windsheild you want,but the lowers will stop a lot of the wind that comes up from the bottom.
I like the stock sheild for commuting.
You can put any size/brand windsheild you want,but the lowers will stop a lot of the wind that comes up from the bottom.
I like the stock sheild for commuting.
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I use the clearview RG06 which is 16L. It's great. I'm not 6'2" but I seem to sit pretty high. I measured my eye line at 32.75 from the seat, you might want to check what your eye line is from your seat.
Clearview with the recurve really sets up a nice pocket to ride in.
Clearview with the recurve really sets up a nice pocket to ride in.
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I have lowers on my glide, and agree they help. I was one of the non-paid testers for the new Cee Bailey's shield, and they are definitely better than the stock Glide shields, either short or narmal height.
However, the best I have tried is a Cee Baileys +3 (normal shape). I am 5'9" so I look thru it, which I got used to on my GoldWing.
IT IS PERFECT (other than looking thru it, which I realize is not what is normally recommended). I guess than means it's not really perfect either
It does, however, completely get rid of the infamous RG buffeting problem, at least for me. Perfect for higher speed autbahn cruising 75-80 and up mph.
greg
However, the best I have tried is a Cee Baileys +3 (normal shape). I am 5'9" so I look thru it, which I got used to on my GoldWing.
IT IS PERFECT (other than looking thru it, which I realize is not what is normally recommended). I guess than means it's not really perfect either
It does, however, completely get rid of the infamous RG buffeting problem, at least for me. Perfect for higher speed autbahn cruising 75-80 and up mph.
greg
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From: The sticks in SC
One of my riding buddies has a 2000 Gold Wing with the 2" shy of a roof windshield 
his biggest fear is fog it stops him in his tracks lol! Looking over the shield is must for me because of the time I leave for work, AM fog is around more than I'd like! I'd get a set of color matched lower's then try the stock shield, you'll still most likely swap shields but hey you'll have lowers!
his biggest fear is fog it stops him in his tracks lol! Looking over the shield is must for me because of the time I leave for work, AM fog is around more than I'd like! I'd get a set of color matched lower's then try the stock shield, you'll still most likely swap shields but hey you'll have lowers!
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I love the style of the Klockwerks and have them on each of my bikes including the RG. The 8" is too short for the RG and the 12.5" works better for highway. Everyone has a different opinion and what floats there boat though? Love the new SE RG. Enjoy!
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Had the klockwerks, didn't work out for me wind wise. I'm 5'9 with a C&C seat. The stock was just too high, had to look thru the windshield. Purchased a Short Clearview and found it just right. I also found out seat and handlebar changes do make a difference. Hope this helps!
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Lowers shuold be on your short list on the new SE. Congrats by the way, super sharp those SE's are! Cee bailys has a new shield for the Road Glides, looks like the KW flair but 3" taller and less wind noise I'm hoping, the 12" KW flair is brutal as far as wind noise goes! a 1"over clearview with a set of lowes is nice! I had a 2" over it was a bit to tall when riding 2 up, solo it was perfect I then tried a stock size Clearview Good solo not great like the 2" though, 2up near perfect, so that how I came to think the 1" over would be the perfect Clearview for my set on my 05 Road Glide, I have a perfect 12" KW flair if you'd like to give it try on the cheap $75 plus shipping. I'm thinking about the cee baileys Tall euro, Philm is testing one now, good thread on it too I'm 6'2"
a 1"over clearview with a set of lowes is nice! I had a 2" over it was a bit to tall when riding 2 up, solo it was perfect I then tried a stock size Clearview Good solo not great like the 2" though, 2up near perfect, so that how I came to think the 1" over would be the perfect Clearview for my set on my 05 Road Glide, I have a perfect 12" KW flair if you'd like to give it try on the cheap $75 plus shipping. I'm thinking about the cee baileys Tall euro, Philm is testing one now, good thread on it too I'm 6'2"