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Dec 2, 2010 | 07:42 PM

jpalm

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Another windshield question

I'm 6'3" with a 34 inch inseam and I'm trying to decide on a windshield height. There's a guy on CL selling a Klockwerks 8.5" dark tinted wind splitter style recurve for $75.00. Do you think this is a good height, and a good price?

Dec 2, 2010 | 07:48 PM

mkguitar

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IF you are already set on your seat height, then you could give that a shot- it may be too low, if so, you should be able to move it on to the next guy.

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Dec 2, 2010 | 07:52 PM

Tripleshot

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i'm same size as you and the stock shield works fine for me.

Dec 2, 2010 | 07:58 PM

piasspj

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Windshield height is a personal preference type of thing. I like a windshield that I can see over easily. Usually about even with my chin.

Dec 2, 2010 | 08:04 PM

Blu02

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I think you would enjoy a8.5 Klock Werks, thats what i have, and i have had 4 different ones on this bike and like it the best and for that price you can always sale it if you dont like it.

Dec 2, 2010 | 08:18 PM

zigzag

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Wind Shields

Klock Werks shields look good and do give a lot of down force which helps but they don't give a lot of protection for distance. I'm 6" 1" and ended up with a 8" Clearview with a recurve at the top. I look over it not through it which is what I like, noise level is low and good wind protection. 1,000 mile days NO Problem ! Just my opinion

Dec 2, 2010 | 08:25 PM

TXSTGLIDE

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Go put it on and try it. Give the guy a deposit and install the KW. Be sure you run it up to speed. For comparison, I'm 5'10" and run the 6.5. I tried the 8.5 and could not see over it. I would think the 8.5 would be perfect for you. I love my KW shield.

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Dec 2, 2010 | 09:05 PM

2010 ultra man

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windshield

I currently have a 8.5" clock werks.Rode 15,000 miles with it. I normally look over it when I ride but, if you duck in the rain you're screwed,very distorted view due to the curves on the sides.I am going to put on a clearview 8" re-curve with smoke/light tint. I would not go dark or black tint. Short story, my brother put a dark shield on his brand new S.E. Road Glide. We were putting (riding slow) down the road together in daylight and I watched him run over a LOG in the road! He never saw it thru the shield. Didn't crash but, that shield took a dirt nap when we got home.