I have a 12" long ride shield Ultra on my 12 FLHX. I'm 6'1 and I like it. I will probably go with the clear next time as the med tint is a little dark at times.

 

Recurve windshields work best for wind control. Windvest was the first to get into recurve shields about 15 years ago. I've owned both Cee Bailey & Windvest recurves, their both top quality products. I also purchased two Clearview shields. Neither of them worked, but Clearview did refund all but the shipping costs. Good customer service. I'm currently running a Windvest on both bikes. Most of the sites have measuring instructions. You'll have to do your own measuring to be sure the windshield will fit you. Since I ride with sunglasses in the daytime I never saw a need for a tinted windshield.......

 

If you're short enough, I have a 10" windvest in light smoke that didn't work for me (right at 6' with the stock seat). I've since switched to a 12" Klockwerks that suits me better.

 

Thanks for the link. As a new RG owner, I look forward to exploring all the possibilities and potential with the RGU.

 

A friend of mine put the HD Windspliiter windshield on his '12 RGU, and complains about the buffeting and getting too much wind in his face. My impression of the Windsplitter is it's more about appearance than function.

I am pretty impressed with the stock windshield on my RGU, but think there's room for improvement. I'm definitely going to research the Windvest, Cee Bailey and even the Clearview. But your comments about Clearview certainly will be on my mind. The windshield will be on my list for future upgrades as finances permit.

I want something that gives me maximum protection but adds to the appearance of the bike (or least doesn't look dorky/detract from the look of the bike).

 

I have purchaased from J&P before, and will check out the windshields. thanks for the tip.

 

Also consider whether or not you will be riding 2 up. I am 5'8" and have a few shields (Keep in mind though that if you are wanting wind... a large portion of wind also comes up from under the fairing by the tank. Lowers and a better shield would stop that.). The best quality of the shields i own is a winvest. Have a couple Klocks, an off name, and a Windvest. The 12" Klocks works well for me in regards of all wind. But the passenger gets beat badly. When the wife wants to ride with instead of her own she hated the Klocks. Went to the 10" windvest and she likes it better. She gets the wind (which is not an issue cause she gets it worse on her own.) but it isn't directed around my head right into her face. Me peronally, the 10" gunsmoke Wndvest is the one that stays on all the time now. It doesn't vibrate where the Klocks do. Thicker better quality. It throws the wind just over my head cause i slouch. Looks great too (my opininon on that one). At 5'8"... if i rode with the 12" i wouldn't feel anything and the top of it would be right below eye line. Be extremely happy with the 10" thanks to the recurve.

Good luck on your search!

 

One of my co-workers just put one of these on his 2012 RG Ultra. It's the slickest thing in a windshield I have seen yet.

http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.2136/.f

 

Check out Freedom Shields - they just started making shields for the RG. Great people great customer service - ask for John. They are running a Black Friday special 20% off. I just ordered a 12" will post pics soon. http://www.freedomshields.net/

 

Go straight to this one... and you won't have 5-6 sitting around collecting dust.

Really please with mine.

Beav