Road Glide Windshields....
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Colorado Springs
I am 6 foot tall with a 32 inch inseam.
Had a 12 inch Klock Werks and could see over it without any issues but still got alot of wind buffeting. Switched to a 14 inch Windvest and the difference is night and day. Can hear the radio when driving above 70MPH and the wind is almost gone.
I would recommend the Windvest because you can return it within 30 days for another height if it isn't the right one.
Had a 12 inch Klock Werks and could see over it without any issues but still got alot of wind buffeting. Switched to a 14 inch Windvest and the difference is night and day. Can hear the radio when driving above 70MPH and the wind is almost gone.
I would recommend the Windvest because you can return it within 30 days for another height if it isn't the right one.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Northern, NJ
I am 6 foot tall with a 32 inch inseam.
Had a 12 inch Klock Werks and could see over it without any issues but still got alot of wind buffeting. Switched to a 14 inch Windvest and the difference is night and day. Can hear the radio when driving above 70MPH and the wind is almost gone.
I would recommend the Windvest because you can return it within 30 days for another height if it isn't the right one.
Had a 12 inch Klock Werks and could see over it without any issues but still got alot of wind buffeting. Switched to a 14 inch Windvest and the difference is night and day. Can hear the radio when driving above 70MPH and the wind is almost gone.
I would recommend the Windvest because you can return it within 30 days for another height if it isn't the right one.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Canada
+1 for the Windvest. I am just under 6' and I got the 14" WV. The wind is completely gone to the point where I can light a stogie and hear the stereo properly. My wife also said that the wind for her was gone, it was probably much worse for her with the stock short windshield. The only thing I am not sure about is that I can see over it but maybe not as much as I'd like to. The top of the shield seems to be right in the middle of my view and is distracting. Mind you, I don't tend to sit straight up when I'm riding. I am considering a 12" or 13" WV.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Linden New Jersey
It seems Iam the shortest to post on the great windshield debate
At 5-6" the KlockWerks 12" works great for me. The only problem is speeds above 95 I get alot of buffeting. But at 80, I got a sweet spot where the motor is purring and the air is still.
I bought a LRS to try, but I never put it on because I love the looks of the KW, but maybe on day I'll give it a try,
At 5-6" the KlockWerks 12" works great for me. The only problem is speeds above 95 I get alot of buffeting. But at 80, I got a sweet spot where the motor is purring and the air is still.
I bought a LRS to try, but I never put it on because I love the looks of the KW, but maybe on day I'll give it a try,
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Wisconsin
I am 6'0" with a 32" inseam. I have a 12" Klock on my Road Glide Custom. It's far better than the toe nail windshield that came on the bike. I can hear the radio now, the hits me right at the top of the head at highway speeds (I usually have the cruise set at 70). No buffeting, which is good, but I do get alot of wind; much more than on my Ultra. I don't know how the 12" Klock works for me with a helmet, I haven't ridden with mine yet. If I have a helmet on, usually its my Bell 500 3/4 helmet.
I expected more wind on the RGC than on my Ultra so I'm not complaining, nor do I expect to have no wind. I'm going to live with my 12" Klock for a while, but if I could try a comperable Windvest I probably would just to compare between the two.
The 12" Klock does look good on the bike as shown above by Bruce00.
I expected more wind on the RGC than on my Ultra so I'm not complaining, nor do I expect to have no wind. I'm going to live with my 12" Klock for a while, but if I could try a comperable Windvest I probably would just to compare between the two.
The 12" Klock does look good on the bike as shown above by Bruce00.
Last edited by equandt; Aug 19, 2012 at 02:51 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Virginia Beach, Va.
I have the HD 12" windsplitter, at 6'3" it's a little low, air stream hits the front of the helment enough to bounce my glasses, thinking of trying the Cee Bailey or Windvest 14..
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From: anacoco, la
i wanna hear from the op as to whether or not he got the rg.
not any more bruce, i'm only 5'4'', with a 29 inseam. i like my hd windsplitter 12 for spring, summer and fall. but in the winter time, i switch to the 15 in windsplitter. keeps the really cold wind off my face. i don't get buffeting with either, and with the 12, most of the wind hits the top of my helmet and up. but i do get enough wind in the face to let me know i'm on a bike...
Originally Posted by bruce00
It seems Iam the shortest to post on the great windshield debate
At 5-6" the KlockWerks 12" works great for me. The only problem is speeds above 95 I get alot of buffeting. But at 80, I got a sweet spot where the motor is purring and the air is still.
I bought a LRS to try, but I never put it on because I love the looks of the KW, but maybe on day I'll give it a try,
At 5-6" the KlockWerks 12" works great for me. The only problem is speeds above 95 I get alot of buffeting. But at 80, I got a sweet spot where the motor is purring and the air is still.
I bought a LRS to try, but I never put it on because I love the looks of the KW, but maybe on day I'll give it a try,
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