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Old May 15, 2012 | 07:06 AM
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Trying to figure out if these two windshields would have similar wind deflection characteristics.

First: http://www.longrideshields.com/stealth.html The 8" Longrideshields Stealth. Looks awesome, would be my first preference!

Second:http://clearviewshields.com/shop/product.php?id=11 8" Recurve.

I need to get some more protection but the Stealth seems to look better on a Street Glide. But beyond looks, it needs to work or whats the point?

Anyone have experience with both?
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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I can tell you that the stealth works excellent, and is my favorite shield, but my opinion might be a little biased! : ) That being said, I don't think you'll be disappointed, not because I work here, but because I've tried that shield and love it. hope that helps any
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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long ride shields is by far the best. the other brand you mentioned cracked on install with me.
 
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2 totally different styles. The LSR should deflect more wind, but I had a Clearview for 3 at least 40,000 miles no problem.
 
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Originally Posted by orangevette
long ride shields is by far the best. the other brand you mentioned cracked on install with me.
Thanks! : ) We Appreciate that. I just like the Stealth better purely on looks. I don't know why. It's unique. I like the X-Stream too, but still not as much as the stealth
 
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An 8" LRS Stealth will not provide the same wind deflection as an 8" Clearview. The Stealth is a great shield but if an 8" standard recurve windshield is indeed the correct height for you then you would need to go to a 10" Stealth to get the same coverage. An 8" Clearview has a vertical heigth of 8" an 8" Stealth has roughly 6.5" vertical. A 10" Stealth has right at 8" vertical height. I no I have owned a 10" Stealth before. I'm glad they brought it back so much that my new one just arrived today.
 
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Originally Posted by 2manytoys
An 8" LRS Stealth will not provide the same wind deflection as an 8" Clearview. The Stealth is a great shield but if an 8" standard recurve windshield is indeed the correct height for you then you would need to go to a 10" Stealth to get the same coverage. An 8" Clearview has a vertical heigth of 8" an 8" Stealth has roughly 6.5" vertical. A 10" Stealth has right at 8" vertical height. I no I have owned a 10" Stealth before. I'm glad they brought it back so much that my new one just arrived today.
You've definitely done your research. : ) you are correct, the clearview and the stealth are different designs, so are measured differently. You definitely want to get the one that is correctly measured for your height.
 
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