Major Wind on 2009 Street Glide

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Jul 21, 2009 | 05:37 PM

RoadKingLou

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Major Wind on 2009 Street Glide

Was riding my new bike the other day and finally got to open it up a little. Found I had to croutch down quite a bit to avoid alot of wind. Bike came with the standard 4" windshield, has anyone else had this problem and if so what size windshield do you recommend. Do get me wrong I LOVE the bike just trying to improve.

Jul 21, 2009 | 05:43 PM

digz`

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There are tons of threads on windshields , so you need to use the search feature to look at some.

Really depends on how tall you are , i use a klockwerks 6.5 flare windshield and love it.

Everyone has a different opinion on what works for them so its hard to say what will work for you

But i will tell ya you can definately improve over stock shield

Jul 21, 2009 | 05:43 PM

jokerx

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Yea, the screen that comes stock sucks in my opinion. Had good luck with Cee Bailey 9 inch and Klock Werks 6.5 inch (which is what I currently use).

Jul 21, 2009 | 05:46 PM

Maxcustody

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I have the klock Werks 6.5 and love it!!

Jul 21, 2009 | 05:55 PM

riteway

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For starters id get a stock Glide shield...Try that and see what you think of that..You can also cut it doun.Then after you get your "Happy" Height you can go to other makes that will customize the wind to your liking...You might try trading your shield to someone here on the forum..Good Luck!! R.W.

Jul 21, 2009 | 05:55 PM

dgretz

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I have fastaire 8" and it works for me. Might look at longrideshields.com

Jul 21, 2009 | 06:42 PM

scooter_trash_1

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I Know the shape of the shield is in great debate at this time, however a very simple test will tell you about what height you need. Riding on a fairly straight low traffic road at highway speed take your left hand , palm away from you and position above or at the top of the sheild in the center, slowly raise until desired results are aparent. The average hand is about 4 inches wide. Mine resulted in an 8 inch shield, I'm 5-10. This height reduces the buffeting and allows the radio to be heard much clearer at speed. I bought mine from ebay for $34.00 and am very happy with it. Now you can spend alot more if you wish and may or may not be pleased with the results...Just my 2 cents, Scooter