Road glide windshield
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Daytona, Fla.
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.......
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: pittsburgh, pa
While this is a great forum for general HD things if you want to talk Road Glides you need to take a look at roadglide.org.
http://www.roadglide.org/
They have entire sections about wind shields and wind management for sharks....
http://www.roadglide.org/
They have entire sections about wind shields and wind management for sharks....
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,124
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From: pittsburgh, pa
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.......
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).
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: pittsburgh, pa
I purchased the National Cycle Part #: N20423 *VStreamŽ Replacement Windscreen; Low*
for my 2012 FLTRX after about 4k miles with the stock shield. This particular windshield with the dark tint did not take away from the "look" of the stock shield but added quite a bit of comfort. It is no where near as calm when compared to the stock windshield on my old '07 FLTR but I can hear the stock stereo and I am not forced to wear a full face helmet just so I can breathe at 80 mph. I love my VStreamŽ Windscreen Low. You can purchase from J&P and they might even have a floor model / used but perfect shape and they are way cheap. I got mine for just under $100. Hope this helps.
for my 2012 FLTRX after about 4k miles with the stock shield. This particular windshield with the dark tint did not take away from the "look" of the stock shield but added quite a bit of comfort. It is no where near as calm when compared to the stock windshield on my old '07 FLTR but I can hear the stock stereo and I am not forced to wear a full face helmet just so I can breathe at 80 mph. I love my VStreamŽ Windscreen Low. You can purchase from J&P and they might even have a floor model / used but perfect shape and they are way cheap. I got mine for just under $100. Hope this helps.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 554
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From: Gastonia, NC
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!
Good luck on your search!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Lincolnton, NC
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
http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.2136/.f
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Stage IV
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4
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From: Denver
windshield RG
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/
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,832
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From: North Georgia
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
http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.2136/.f
Really please with mine.
Beav