Klock Werks Flair - FLHX
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 200
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From: North Alabama
...I had the 6.5 Klockwerks on an '09 and removed it when I traded the bike in on a 2010 Limited...then immediately installed it on the Limited before I left the dealer. I like the 6.5 Klockwerks for looks as well as functionality...I'm sold on Klockwerks!
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 696
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From: NYC
Check out this video on YouTube by Brian Klock of Klock Werks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD_Jeag3wY0
He discusses everything you need to know about the Flare Windshields he designed. They were originally designed to add downforce (he took a Harley Touring bike with a fairing into a wind tunnel for testing; result: Harley's stock design creates 30-35 lbs. of lift, the faster you go, the higher the front end lifts, not good and very dangerous; his Flare Windshield creates 15 lbs. of downforce, a 45 lb. difference that creates stability.).
I just picked up my Street Glide and experienced the very same thing. Beginning at 65 MPH, you can notice the front end rising, at 70, 75, 80+, much more so. Very unstable. I'll be swapping out the stock 4" windscreen for a 6.5" Klock Werks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD_Jeag3wY0
He discusses everything you need to know about the Flare Windshields he designed. They were originally designed to add downforce (he took a Harley Touring bike with a fairing into a wind tunnel for testing; result: Harley's stock design creates 30-35 lbs. of lift, the faster you go, the higher the front end lifts, not good and very dangerous; his Flare Windshield creates 15 lbs. of downforce, a 45 lb. difference that creates stability.).
I just picked up my Street Glide and experienced the very same thing. Beginning at 65 MPH, you can notice the front end rising, at 70, 75, 80+, much more so. Very unstable. I'll be swapping out the stock 4" windscreen for a 6.5" Klock Werks.
Last edited by Brooklyn Devil Dog; May 21, 2010 at 10:15 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,979
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From: Central IL
It is definately better than stock but you will still get a lot of wind in your face (I'm 6'2). I do believe in the claims of more downforce and stability as my bike seems to have quicker steering at speed.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10
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From:
flhx
I just bought the HD wind splitter (its 7") and its almost perfect, though not as good as my 10" light smoked shield. I use the 10" when riding two-up with the stock seat. The 7" works well when I put my Corbin Solo on, so I get the benefit of lower riding position. I'm a bit over 6-3.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 874
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From: Southern Arizona
I just replaced my Street Glide windshield with a 6" from Windvest and it works fine for me. It lifted the wind enough that my sunglasses no longer get buffeted, which is good enough for me.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 696
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From: NYC
All you sissies are so damned worried about getting a little wind in your face. The more important thing is creating down force for added stability and safety rather than staying with something that lifts more and more the faster you go.
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Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 874
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From: Southern Arizona
That might be a problem on the road glide but I haven't had any issues with my street glide. Everybody knows a stock Harley can't go fast enough for it to matter.