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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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I need to change my shield because my line of sight is right at the top edge which is making me have to always adjust to either try to look through or over. What the prefer, to look over or through the shield?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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i like to look over mine but be able to duck under if need be
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by georgemcghee
i like to look over mine but be able to duck under if need be
What he said!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Definitely over.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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Definately over. I went from the stock 12" to a 9".
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Same here, I have the 12 inch stock but think I'm going to try the 9.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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I am haveing the same problem,My line of sight is in a bad spot.I was thinking the 9 in , But what brand is the best ?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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I am a short guy and ride in the rain frequently and don't like looking thru 2 pieces of plastic in the rain----- I use a helmet with a flipup facehsield---- so I opted for an 8" FastAire . I look over it by an inch or two and it throws the wind up and over me. The FastAire shields are a quality piece and are really inexpensive.


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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Definitely over. I use the 9. Rain & distortion can be problematic looking through the shield.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Over for sure. I like when seated on the bike to have the top of the windshield be about even with my nose. This gives me good wind protection but i can see over it in the rain or fog and not be blinded.
 
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