Windshield Height??
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3rd Gear
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From: Indiana
Windshield Height??
I am trying to find the best windshield height for me on a 09 Street Glide. I am 6'1" tall and short of buying 6 different shields I was curious on other riders experiences??? 
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From: North Cental Iowa
It depends on how much air you want, if you do a search you'll find hundreds of opinions. I've run a stock SG, 8" regular, & 6 1/2" recurve, the stock was OK for short distance in the summer, went to an 8" & found it good for most riding, but would switch back & forth because I liked the looks of the short shield. I then went to a Clearview 6 1/2 recurve & I think it's the perfect compromise for me, I've riden numerous 500 mile days, but I don't mind a little wind, I'm 6'.
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It depends on how much air you want, if you do a search you'll find hundreds of opinions. I've run a stock SG, 8" regular, & 6 1/2" recurve, the stock was OK for short distance in the summer, went to an 8" & found it good for most riding, but would switch back & forth because I liked the looks of the short shield. I then went to a Clearview 6 1/2 recurve & I think it's the perfect compromise for me, I've riden numerous 500 mile days, but I don't mind a little wind, I'm 6'.
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From: Texas
I called it contoured,but I guess its a recurve.Sorry.Yes.I find it to hit about the forehead area.Works great with helmet.
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I am 6'1" and use 9" straight shield... if i bought a recurve i would still get a 9" because i can see over it perfectly.
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From: Charlotte Metro
Based on your height I think a 9.5" Clearview recurve would be your best protection with ability to still see over windshield. The Clearview recurve shield is like ~1.5-2" taller shield in protection. If you aren't quite sure though of height go buy you a Fast Aire windshield to experiment as they are good windshields and very economical!
Last edited by acchd; Apr 29, 2010 at 09:52 PM.