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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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i have a 2007 RK classic. been thinking about the Klockworks flare windshield. anyone have one on their RK? what do you think of them? thank you.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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I just put an 8" black one on my Ultra (I'm 6'-4"). LOVE IT. Man when you hit 60-70 mph you feel the front end nail itself to the ground and the wind scoots right over your head. A word of caution to shorter riders though....when you get the black windshield...IT'S BLACK!! Can't see thru it at all. On a RK it may not be that big of a problem....but with the bat wing you have to scan way ahead for debris because you lose visibility at around 10' from the bike.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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I bought one in Laconia this year, had it on my Ultra Classic for 2 days, HATED it. Distorts everything and the rain comes up off the top & hits directly in your face. Don't bother.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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I've been running one for almost 2 years now on my Ultra. No problems with wind or rain. The old lady gets hit with a bug now and then, but thats it.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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Getting the right size is key. As mentioned you don't want to have to look through a flare style shield. I have a KW & LRS, both perform well.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Pitbull2411
I have a KW & LRS, both perform well.
.....and if you had to keep one of them which one would you keep and why? I have the Klock Werks 6.5" and considering a 7" Long Ride.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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I have the 6" on my 08 sg and really like it.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dugan
.....and if you had to keep one of them which one would you keep and why? I have the Klock Werks 6.5" and considering a 7" Long Ride.
Well, I have an 8.5" tinted KW & 7" dark smoke or tinted LRS. I prefer the LRS because it fits me better(riding height) and I like the darker tint. My wife has not complained since going to a little shorter shield, so I'm sticking with it.
 
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I had one on my Road King (that's what you asked right?). The noise was incredible. WAY louder than a normal shield. Good coverage though...
 
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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I'm curious about this same thing and know that there are many threads on this topic. Bottom line, I need of find someone or a dealer that has it on a FLHX - (the 8.5 tinted KW). Im 6'1" and buffeting is by no means killing me (I have the HD 7" tinted), but I would like to see how this thing works. I'm also thinking about lowers for speakers and the incremental buffeting benefit, but I live in Houston; this could make a person think twice about summer riding...
 
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