Any Roadglide tips?
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Any Roadglide tips?
Well Im going to defect from batwing to shark head
07 to my order will be here in september, What size windshield works best of the cut down versions I have seen them from very small up to standard hieght, I want less buffeting but I hate looking thru the shield.
And any tips on other things different from the classic models that would be good to know. thanks
07 to my order will be here in september, What size windshield works best of the cut down versions I have seen them from very small up to standard hieght, I want less buffeting but I hate looking thru the shield.And any tips on other things different from the classic models that would be good to know. thanks
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RE: Any Roadglide tips?
so far I am using the stock windshield, I am 5"10" and look over not through in normal seating position I think I could go a couple of inches shorter and still have the wind blocked any more than that and you may as well not have one on at all. I do alot of highway riding so i'm sticking with the stock for now. also above 70 - 75 mph I start to get buffeting but it comes from below not over the top.
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so far I am using the stock windshield, I am 5"10" and look over not through in normal seating position I think I could go a couple of inches shorter and still have the wind blocked any more than that and you may as well not have one on at all. I do alot of highway riding so i'm sticking with the stock for now. also above 70 - 75 mph I start to get buffeting but it comes from below not over the top.
so far I am using the stock windshield, I am 5"10" and look over not through in normal seating position I think I could go a couple of inches shorter and still have the wind blocked any more than that and you may as well not have one on at all. I do alot of highway riding so i'm sticking with the stock for now. also above 70 - 75 mph I start to get buffeting but it comes from below not over the top.
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RE: Any Roadglide tips?
I am 6'1" and the windshield is just fine. Just enough air flow for me at 70+ too and no head buffeting. I wish the bars came back to me about an inch or 2............Have longer legs but not so long arms. I'm surprised on a cruiser that they don't have the bars a bit towards the driver.
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RE: Any Roadglide tips?
First of all, ride it for awhile and see how the standard height shield works for you. You should be looking over the top edge, maybe 2 " over it. The shorter HD shield is for looks only and the tall one is pretty flimsy. Take a look at Clearview Shields.........I have one of these (GT Medium, smoked, no vent) and I love it. Worth the wait and the dollars. Do a "search" on this site and you'll find some postings, some mine, on the subject. And they have a website to look at.
I'm 5'9" but tall from the waist up, if that makes any sense. I changed the handlebar to #56709-93T which I believe is the chrome Wide Glide unit. The little fairing pocket liners are a nice thing....keeps stuff from rattling in there. I can go on about engine upgrades, etc.
You'll love the bike........especially if you add lowers, backrest and detachable sissy bar and luggage rack. Hope I helped out.
I'm 5'9" but tall from the waist up, if that makes any sense. I changed the handlebar to #56709-93T which I believe is the chrome Wide Glide unit. The little fairing pocket liners are a nice thing....keeps stuff from rattling in there. I can go on about engine upgrades, etc.
You'll love the bike........especially if you add lowers, backrest and detachable sissy bar and luggage rack. Hope I helped out.
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RE: Any Roadglide tips?
I am 5'8" and changed my stock bars to Road King Custom ones. I also changed my seat to a Corbin two-up seat, with a backrest! I am in heaven!
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RE: Any Roadglide tips?
On my 2nd RG now....
Both have/had WideGlide Bars (stock cables, wiring, & hoses work fine), Mustang seat, & stock windshield. I recently received a medium, smoked, non-vented ClearView (like Paul mentioned a post or two above) but I have not installed it yet.
Other than bars, & possibly hiway pegs, I'd say ride it & see what ya think. It just might be perfect as-is!
Congrats!!! What color?
Both have/had WideGlide Bars (stock cables, wiring, & hoses work fine), Mustang seat, & stock windshield. I recently received a medium, smoked, non-vented ClearView (like Paul mentioned a post or two above) but I have not installed it yet.
Other than bars, & possibly hiway pegs, I'd say ride it & see what ya think. It just might be perfect as-is!
Congrats!!! What color?
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RE: Any Roadglide tips?
I am running the Clearview Short GT windshield (1" closer and 2" shorter than stock) and love the shield. I am using it in conjunction witht he stock seat , rider backrest and the Heritage bars. This is the best set up for me at 5' 10".
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I think the bacrest was the best mod I have done. I thought I needed new bars but the backrest cured my back problems. Tempted to put a backrest on the Sporty but ... the fashion police, you know?