The stock windscreen on my FLHTI is either too short or too tall depending on how you look at it.

The problem that I'm having is this: When I'm sitting in the seat, the top edge of the windscreen is eyeball height. Due to the bend in the windscreen, and the edge of it being right there, it distorts what you're looking at, making it tough to judge distance. I can slouch, or I can sit real straight and look over the top...not ideal for long rides.

I wouldn't want it any taller, as it would start to look stupid. I'm thinking of buying a cut windscreen, like this one or this one

I'm leaning more toward the first one. Anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks,

Mac

 

For a 'correct' fit on windscreens, the windscreen should stop just below eye level. Many shops have a height screen that you can place on your bike to find the correct number in height. The windscreens you are questioning are good in that they offer some cover and would really add to the 'look' of your sled. (I have a friend with the same shield and it does a nice job).

 

the 1's you have shown are sweet however, how funtional are they?

It sounds like the 1 you have now, is about right for your height.

Those nice looking shorties, won't be worth a damn in a driving rain.

You can go to your local Glass Shop and have a piece of Lexan cut any hight you like. Have it drilled and the edges polished, or trim it out yourself.

 

How does your friend like them? What does it do to the wind? Does he ride two up? If so, how does it affect the backseater?

If we go with the shorter, will it deflect the wind enough that we won't be slam worn out in 200+ miles?

I'd be interested in what his experiences were...

Thanks for the quick response,

Mac

 

Exactly my question...I'm looking for the combination of sweet and functional. I don't see me riding extremely long distances in the rain...I live in the desert. That being said, if I did get caught, I would only have to go a short distance, as I would be looking for cover, and resume the run after the rain passed...

I'm hoping someone can fill me in. You bring up a good point though, perhaps the answer is to get my windshield cut a 1/2" or so...

Mac

 

Mac, what about seat adjustment...

Can you gain or lose a 1/2"?

 

Stones,

Hadn't thought about it, truthfully. I need to take it out for a longer haul and see how this one treats me.

New windscreen ~$100, new seat ~$500. [:'(]

Mac

 

Mac...... I'm using the Harley 6" blacked out windsheild on my Electra Glide, and it works great. I can see over it, it deflects the wind and bugs over me, but the only problem is thet you can't see through it. It looks good, and it works well.

 

Pig,

Thanks for the reply...so you would do it again? Do you ever see a need to go back the 12" stock? When you ride two up, is your passenger getting buffeted or is the wind deflected all the way over your passenger as well?

(I wish there was a way I could test this before spending the $100+)

Mac

 

Mac, spend the money on the one you think you want and if you don't like it eBay it. You'll get most if not all your money back and at least you'll know you don't like it. And being a Marine Corps officer I'm positive you've got nothing but money...ROFL