LRS Road King windshield review
Taking advantage of the 40 percent discount sale, I ordered a 19" clear recurve last week. I got shipping notification the next day and it arrived just a few days later, pretty impressive considering I'm in Japan.
Here are my impressions: All the holes line up perfectly with the OEM mounting hardware so it was a cinch to mount. Optical clarity is excellent, even through the recurve area. The shield's acrylic material is a little thinner than the stock shield but I didn't notice any fluttering at idle or at speed. I'm 5'7" inches with a 30" inseam so I went with the 19'' recurve with the hope that it would reduce the noisy turbulence I experience with the stock windshield at higher speeds.
Turns out that the 19" height is virtually the same as stock. I was hoping the recurve would do more to reduce the turbulence at higher speeds but I still noticed it today on the way to work, but there were some crosswinds so I'll check it again tonight when I superslab it home. Not sure if the 21" would work better for my height, might be in my line of vision too much. Still, considering I paid just $65 I'm satisfied. I figure if it turns out that it doesn't reduce the turbulence better than the stock shield at the present height I'll just cut it down with a Dremel and use it as a short summer shield.
Overall I highly recommend LRS for both the service and product, and doubly so when they're on sale. Great value.
Here are my impressions: All the holes line up perfectly with the OEM mounting hardware so it was a cinch to mount. Optical clarity is excellent, even through the recurve area. The shield's acrylic material is a little thinner than the stock shield but I didn't notice any fluttering at idle or at speed. I'm 5'7" inches with a 30" inseam so I went with the 19'' recurve with the hope that it would reduce the noisy turbulence I experience with the stock windshield at higher speeds.
Turns out that the 19" height is virtually the same as stock. I was hoping the recurve would do more to reduce the turbulence at higher speeds but I still noticed it today on the way to work, but there were some crosswinds so I'll check it again tonight when I superslab it home. Not sure if the 21" would work better for my height, might be in my line of vision too much. Still, considering I paid just $65 I'm satisfied. I figure if it turns out that it doesn't reduce the turbulence better than the stock shield at the present height I'll just cut it down with a Dremel and use it as a short summer shield.
Overall I highly recommend LRS for both the service and product, and doubly so when they're on sale. Great value.
Jeremy
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Appreciate your input, Jeremy. I'm now running HD vented fairing lowers on my Road King. I'm pretty sure the air is coming over the windshield but I'll verify this the next time I ride on the highway. One thing is for sure, it's definitely better than the stock windshield in this respect, maybe a 21" would be perfect. I think a friend will be ordering a 21" LRS windshield after hearing my thoughts on it.
Appreciate your input, Jeremy. I'm now running HD vented fairing lowers on my Road King. I'm pretty sure the air is coming over the windshield but I'll verify this the next time I ride on the highway. One thing is for sure, it's definitely better than the stock windshield in this respect, maybe a 21" would be perfect. I think a friend will be ordering a 21" LRS windshield after hearing my thoughts on it.
Jeremy ps- I love Japan, beautiful country. I'm jealous! maybe I'll have to make a "business trip" and hand deliver you another shield lol
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Good deal, glad you like the overall shield thats good. We'll just have to get you set up with the right height! Try the hand thing just to make sure, and if you need a taller one, we'll work something out! : )
Jeremy ps- I love Japan, beautiful country. I'm jealous! maybe I'll have to make a "business trip" and hand deliver you another shield lol
Jeremy ps- I love Japan, beautiful country. I'm jealous! maybe I'll have to make a "business trip" and hand deliver you another shield lol
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I am looking at the 17" LRS, dark tint.
I see some are looking over the 19" but I am 5'6", inseam of 30", and I ride pretty slouched.....
anyone short like me get the 17"??? what are your thoughts??
I just measured my stock windshield, and it is 20", and it is TALL!!!! (for me, I feel like I'm looking through the middle of it)
thanks guys!!!!
I see some are looking over the 19" but I am 5'6", inseam of 30", and I ride pretty slouched.....
anyone short like me get the 17"??? what are your thoughts??
I just measured my stock windshield, and it is 20", and it is TALL!!!! (for me, I feel like I'm looking through the middle of it)
thanks guys!!!!
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