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New Guy on the block with a 07 Pewter pearl RG. The stock windshield is working out, but I like the look of the 5 or 6 inch smoked out windshield. I just want to know how much of a difference am I expecting. Im 6-02 and ride with a 1/2 helmet.
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ORIGINAL: El Guy
New Guy on the block with a 07 Pewter pearl RG. The stock windshield is working out, but I like the look of the 5 or 6 inch smoked out windshield. I just want to know how much of a difference am I expecting. Im 6-02 and ride with a 1/2 helmet.
New Guy on the block with a 07 Pewter pearl RG. The stock windshield is working out, but I like the look of the 5 or 6 inch smoked out windshield. I just want to know how much of a difference am I expecting. Im 6-02 and ride with a 1/2 helmet.
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No argument from me on the looks, I have one too. Had it installed for exactly three days. Fine in town in the heat. If one wears a full face helmet, you can get away with it on the road, but the fatigue factor is high due to the wind blast.
Luckily, one can have the best of both, because the windshields are easy to swap on the RG.....just takes a little patience and 20 minutes or so. Lots of choices out there, including the little black deflector Zook sells. Personally, I'm sold on Clearview Shields of Bailey, CO for my RG. Medium GT is just right for my eye level, and a superior touring windshield.
Each to his own.........and you can have all of 'em!
Luckily, one can have the best of both, because the windshields are easy to swap on the RG.....just takes a little patience and 20 minutes or so. Lots of choices out there, including the little black deflector Zook sells. Personally, I'm sold on Clearview Shields of Bailey, CO for my RG. Medium GT is just right for my eye level, and a superior touring windshield.
Each to his own.........and you can have all of 'em!
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Mr. Wonderful and Wldhogn...
I'm looking at getting a Clearview shield, I'm 6'2" and sit a Mustang Touring Seat. Right now I'm getting blasted pretty good by the wind over the stock shield.
How tall are you guys and do you ride a stock seat or aftermarket?
I realize that you can try out a Clearview and exchange it if need be and if you don't screw it up...but I'd like to try being right the first time.
I'm looking at getting a Clearview shield, I'm 6'2" and sit a Mustang Touring Seat. Right now I'm getting blasted pretty good by the wind over the stock shield.
How tall are you guys and do you ride a stock seat or aftermarket?
I realize that you can try out a Clearview and exchange it if need be and if you don't screw it up...but I'd like to try being right the first time.
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Redcat, I assume you have an RG. If so, I just installed my Clearview last night. I'm 6'2" also, and I use both the Sundowner dual and solo seats, and a very low around-town solo from Harley (I think it's the Bandit). I originally ordered the Clearview large, and it was just too tall, (I believe 2" over stock) and I like to look over the shield, and sent it back for a stock height shield (This is normally a custom size, since the Medium is 1" less than standard. But when I called Clearview to discuss, John the sales rep, said they should have stock size as standard and did not charge me for the difference -- great people over there). When you install, you will find that there is no comparison between the OEM and Clearview shields -- these guys produce a first-rate product. Hopefully, later this week I'll have a chance to evaluate its performance at high speeds. I believe the design elements in the Clearview will remove most of the gusting effect.
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RE: RG Windshield ?
ORIGINAL: Redcat
Mr. Wonderful and Wldhogn...
I'm looking at getting a Clearview shield, I'm 6'2" and sit a Mustang Touring Seat. Right now I'm getting blasted pretty good by the wind over the stock shield.
How tall are you guys and do you ride a stock seat or aftermarket?
I realize that you can try out a Clearview and exchange it if need be and if you don't screw it up...but I'd like to try being right the first time.
Mr. Wonderful and Wldhogn...
I'm looking at getting a Clearview shield, I'm 6'2" and sit a Mustang Touring Seat. Right now I'm getting blasted pretty good by the wind over the stock shield.
How tall are you guys and do you ride a stock seat or aftermarket?
I realize that you can try out a Clearview and exchange it if need be and if you don't screw it up...but I'd like to try being right the first time.
Best thing for you to do is try the Clearview and see how you like it. Good Luck
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