Windshield or not
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Queensland, Australia
+1 for getting rid of the windshield. Don't use mine much at all.
This eliminates both your problems of:
(a) deciding to look through or over you shield and also
(b) worrying about the bugs on you windshield (although they may be on your eyeballs instead, but it's a lot more fun).
Get your face in the breeze!
This eliminates both your problems of:
(a) deciding to look through or over you shield and also
(b) worrying about the bugs on you windshield (although they may be on your eyeballs instead, but it's a lot more fun).
Get your face in the breeze!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: SE Michigan
Not to hijack the thread but how tall are your handlebars? I've been wanting the same exact windshield and I plan on swapping my WO 12.5" for 14" and was wondering how close they will get to the LRS windshield. Looks like you have your positioned the way I like mine as well.
Here's another side shot with it on: http://keithhu.smugmug.com/Motorcycl...1010839-X3.jpg
Side shot with it off, but its not a great pic to judge the angle: http://keithhu.smugmug.com/Motorcycl...1010824-X3.jpg
Stage I
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: TN
I have a nice authentic windshield...
I have an authentic Harley Windshield for sale if anyone's interested with the leather HD windshield pouch & HD emblems. There are no scratches or scuffs and it is a quick release. REally nice!!
http://woodard2009.ecrater.com/p/124...ase-windshield
Not sure which bike this will fit, but have been told maybe a softtail or Heritage. Any info would be great!!
http://woodard2009.ecrater.com/p/124...ase-windshield
Not sure which bike this will fit, but have been told maybe a softtail or Heritage. Any info would be great!!
I look over the top and focus down the road. I've still got the stock OEM bars on, but changing out next weekend to WO 12.5" apes, that may move my line of sight a bit. But, I'll just have to adjust because these stock bars gotta go.
Mike
Mike
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Coastal Carolina
I've got the same ride...same shield, but I'm 2" taller and that's what makes all the difference. I would like to look into a Long Ride Shield though to push that air a bit higher. Whatever your decision, I'd figure out a way to look over the shield. Looking through it would really bother me!
Last edited by TKDKurt; Feb 11, 2012 at 08:42 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,462
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From: Northern Illinois
I had the exact same issue with my 11 RK. My 02 RK stock windshield was the perfect height to look over, so I was surprised that I was looking through part of the 11 shield. I was going to spring for a shorter shield right off the bat, but decided to put it off for a bit. I never thought I would, but I got used to it after a couple months and it doesn't bother me anymore. Also I rarely ride with the shield. I put it on when it is below 50 degrees or threatening to rain, otherwise I enjoy it much better without. That is one of the main reasons I bought another RK, to have a shield option.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: The Desert SouthWest
You want to look just over the windshield, not through it. In rain or fog you'll be blinded if you cant look over the top of it.
As a rule of thumb I like the top of the windshield to be about even with my upper lip when seated comfortably on the bike. This still pushes the wind up and over you and avoids helmet buffeting, yet you can see over it and avoid glare, fogging, etc.
As a rule of thumb I like the top of the windshield to be about even with my upper lip when seated comfortably on the bike. This still pushes the wind up and over you and avoids helmet buffeting, yet you can see over it and avoid glare, fogging, etc.
