Wind differences between the Street Glide and Road Glide???
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 496
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From: Chardon, Ohio
Well, for what its worth, I have a pair of glasses that I could never wear on my SG because I was always having to push them back up on my nose even with a strap. Rode the RG yesterday wearing those same glasses and didn't hafta push them up once. I have the short Klock shield on both bikes. Real scientific I know, but it was something I noticed right away......"Hey these shades are stayin up where they belong."
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,995
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From: Land of 10,000 lakes
Here are my Hogg Chopps. I love em. More air to the engine, more protection all the way to the fairing and ZERO wind in my face from underneath, a classic RG problem.
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Last edited by springer 03; Apr 14, 2010 at 04:07 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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There is a reason virtually every other touring bike from every other manufacturer uses a frame mounted fairing - and it isn't cost. Simply put, they are more stable.
Besides, most of us that ride in the cold have either good gloves, heated grips or both :P
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 11,476
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From: Charleston, SC
Upgrading the shield isn't an issue. I tend to modify everything anyway. But as someone else said in a previous post... i still like to look kewl while riding in comfort, so the higher shields would just be for longer trips. The 30 minute ride to work and around town daily riding (and longer weekend rides) is going to be the shorty on either bike. I was curious about the wind beating you in the face with stock shortys on both bikes. That, i would assume, would speak to the use of the fairing. Both bikes are gorgeous machines in my eyes. For the first time in my life i am trying to make a smart decision instead of an impulse. If impulse were the case i would have already purchased one 
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By the way... i like the banter and i promise i will get a pic of the lady on the bike! Still thanks for all the info guys. Exactly what i need!
. By the way... i like the banter and i promise i will get a pic of the lady on the bike
! Still thanks for all the info guys. Exactly what i need!10" Windvest on my RGC (summer with 30 mile commute)
12" Windvest (For Winter and long trips)
10 and 12 on at same time just for comparison
6.5" Clearview Recurve on my wifes SG. (runs all seasons)
I get just as much wind protection on my RGC (except the knees) as the SG.
I believe the RGC is also sexier.
After having 4 batwing bikes....I enjoy the RGC much better.
SG's are girls bikes (just ask my wife)
Just kidding. Love the SG too. Just prefer the RGC. lp
Last edited by lp; Apr 14, 2010 at 07:17 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,331
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From: South Jersey, AC area
then you want the Road Glide......
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 517
Likes: 2
From: Gettysburg Pa
You can still run a "real" windshield and have the bike look good. Hardly anyone runs the bullshit 4" windshield on the SG or the whatever micro-sized stock RGC windshield.
10" Windvest on my RGC (summer with 30 mile commute)
12" Windvest (For Winter and long trips)
10 and 12 on at same time just for comparison
6.5" Clearview Recurve on my wifes SG. (runs all seasons)
I get just as much wind protection on my RGC (except the knees) as the SG.
I believe the RGC is also sexier.
After having 4 batwing bikes....I enjoy the RGC much better.
SG's are girls bikes (just ask my wife) Just kidding. Love the SG too. Just prefer the RGC.
lp
10" Windvest on my RGC (summer with 30 mile commute)
12" Windvest (For Winter and long trips)
10 and 12 on at same time just for comparison
6.5" Clearview Recurve on my wifes SG. (runs all seasons)
I get just as much wind protection on my RGC (except the knees) as the SG.
I believe the RGC is also sexier.
After having 4 batwing bikes....I enjoy the RGC much better.
SG's are girls bikes (just ask my wife)
Just kidding. Love the SG too. Just prefer the RGC. lp
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 173
Likes: 8
From: Salem, Va.
I am barely 5'8". My 07 FLHT had the short black SG shield on it with SG mirrors when I bought it with 5400 miles on it. I now have a Fastaire 8" smoked screen with lower fairing mounted deflectors and the fork mounted deflector. It is very comfortable and my wife no longer complains about the wind chopping her in the face. I have good visibility over the top and we are happy.
You may have to ride a couple of other setups to help with your decision. That may keep you from dropping a lot of cash on screens that don't work for you.
Thanks,
bomtek44
You may have to ride a couple of other setups to help with your decision. That may keep you from dropping a lot of cash on screens that don't work for you.
Thanks,
bomtek44