Correct Windshield Height?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Simi Valley, CA
There is no right or wrong answer to your question. Windshield height is a matter of personal preference.
Most people prefer to look over the shield, as do I, but that is not to say that you shouldn't look through it. It's really up to you.
Most people prefer to look over the shield, as do I, but that is not to say that you shouldn't look through it. It's really up to you.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 809
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From: WA
One of my rider friends has a windshield that is taller than his head, and he loves it because it cuts down on so much wind. To each his own ...
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 304
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From: Ohio
Black and Director are correct.
There is no "should be" height.
Because of wind buffet when I wore a helmet, I got a 2 inch over stock windshield on my EG. Stock is 12" , mine is 14".
I've had this windshield for about 35k miles and love it.
Even in a down-poor (day or night) I don't look over the shield, I lean forward closer to the shield to keep rain off my helmet visor or glasses.
I've never had a problem looking through the taller shield.
If you do get a tall one, be sure to get clear without any tint.
There is no "should be" height.
Because of wind buffet when I wore a helmet, I got a 2 inch over stock windshield on my EG. Stock is 12" , mine is 14".
I've had this windshield for about 35k miles and love it.
Even in a down-poor (day or night) I don't look over the shield, I lean forward closer to the shield to keep rain off my helmet visor or glasses.
I've never had a problem looking through the taller shield.
If you do get a tall one, be sure to get clear without any tint.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 164
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From: Ct.
I bought a couple old windshields at a swap meet. Little by little I cut one down an inch at a time until I knew the height I liked. Then I cut the second shield exactly where I wanted it. I use that one. I cut it with a coping saw and sanded the edge to a nice finish. The best part was that I only paid $7. a piece for them.
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