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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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So I had the stock height on my Ultra ( 12.5 inch) and it drove me nutz, I cant stand looking at the road/ scenery thru plexi. Not to mention when it is all tatered with bugs and road grime and the sun is low visibility is a no-go. So I went with the 2.5 under stock. like it much better but there is a bit more wind buffet now kinda sucks.

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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 01:07 AM
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6" on a street glide. I'm 5'6".
 
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 01:16 AM
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Currently running stock on a Street Glide with no complaints. I'm 6'2.
 
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Originally Posted by ultimo-hombre
So I had the stock height on my Ultra ( 12.5 inch) and it drove me nutz, I cant stand looking at the road/ scenery thru plexi. Not to mention when it is all tatered with bugs and road grime and the sun is low visibility is a no-go. So I went with the 2.5 under stock. like it much better but there is a bit more wind buffet now kinda sucks.

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Like you I hated looking through bugs and plastic, so I got a 7" short dark smoked shield, looked great on my 03 FLHTI, but the wind made my ears ring, not to mention the occational fat bug in the forhead. I guess at my age I'm more about the comfort, So, I'm back to the stock windshield. I may try a 9" some say not as bad.
 
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A windshield just under your line of sight is supposed to be the best of both worlds.

I'm 6'2" and the stock 16" Road Glide windshield is just about 1" too short for me ideally.
 
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Still running stock on my RK. Works well with no buffeting.
 
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Klockwerks 6.5 on the SG and 8.5 on the CVO Ultra
 
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9" Windvest on my SG. I am 6'3".

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Originally Posted by ultimo-hombre
So I had the stock height on my Ultra ( 12.5 inch) and it drove me nutz, I cant stand looking at the road/ scenery thru plexi. Not to mention when it is all tatered with bugs and road grime and the sun is low visibility is a no-go. So I went with the 2.5 under stock. like it much better but there is a bit more wind buffet now kinda sucks.

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What difference does it make? It is what you like and fits you. There are way too many variables such as:

1) frame year
2) seat
3) your torso height
4) wearing a helmet or not
5) which helmet as they have different heights
6) model Roadglide or Electraglide fairing
 
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