windshield change input wanted
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Tourer
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From: Iowa
windshield change input wanted
Thinking of changing out windshield on Ultra, stock is a bit too tall so I have to sit like the grinch to see over it. Spoke to a near by dealer and he recommended putting a klock werks on over the Harley brand.... said there was less wind noise.
What have the rest of you experienced ??
What have the rest of you experienced ??
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
I am cheep.
I also change seats frequently ( Ultra, street glide and solo seats so seated height changes).
I use take off stock windscreens which I have bought from other riders. ( about $35 in perfect shape)
I cut the bottom ( hidden ) edge with a roto zip, some use a jigsaw or coping saw
I do cut the keyholes wider- for easy swaps, loosen screws, pull up, push new one in place, snug screws
the advantages are cost and flexibility.
I also tuck into my fairing in crap weather and can look through the windscreen...you cannot do that with a recurve style.
Mine are slected so that no matter which seat I use, the top edge appears to intersect the road about 40' in front of the bike, so for the most part I am looking over the windscreen.
But the bugs and grit just sail over my head
I use -1.5", -2.5", -3"
The H-D Lexan is very, very tough. resistant to sun, discoloration and I had one take an apple sized rock at 65 mph that would have broken my face...just a scratch.
some of the recurve promise to increase downforce on the front end which would be a good thing- but I dont have any first hand knowledge
mike
I also change seats frequently ( Ultra, street glide and solo seats so seated height changes).
I use take off stock windscreens which I have bought from other riders. ( about $35 in perfect shape)
I cut the bottom ( hidden ) edge with a roto zip, some use a jigsaw or coping saw
I do cut the keyholes wider- for easy swaps, loosen screws, pull up, push new one in place, snug screws
the advantages are cost and flexibility.
I also tuck into my fairing in crap weather and can look through the windscreen...you cannot do that with a recurve style.
Mine are slected so that no matter which seat I use, the top edge appears to intersect the road about 40' in front of the bike, so for the most part I am looking over the windscreen.
But the bugs and grit just sail over my head
I use -1.5", -2.5", -3"
The H-D Lexan is very, very tough. resistant to sun, discoloration and I had one take an apple sized rock at 65 mph that would have broken my face...just a scratch.
some of the recurve promise to increase downforce on the front end which would be a good thing- but I dont have any first hand knowledge
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Sep 2, 2012 at 07:41 PM.
Tourer
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From: Great NorthWest (wet side of Washington)
I am looking at getting this one... http://www.ebay.com/itm/280896031477...84.m1423.l2649 it is 7ź" V-Stream They do make taller ones, but I too don't like the taller stock heights.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Wa. state
When I changed out the shield it was a tough decision on what to go with. Many good choices available. decided to try LRS ultra... http://www.longrideshields.com/ ... After several thousand miles I am satisfied /happy. The buffeting I had with stock is almost non existant and good wind protection, also the windshield looks great, (IMO).
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attac...1&d=1346615614
Just follow the sizing instruction to get the correct hight.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attac...1&d=1346615614
Just follow the sizing instruction to get the correct hight.
Last edited by ZZZCICI; Aug 12, 2013 at 12:09 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Ohio
Klockwerks, Windsplitter they don't work as well as a nice recurve shield.
Have used both the 7" LRS and Fastaire and they work better than the KW or WS.
Have used both the 7" LRS and Fastaire and they work better than the KW or WS.
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+1. Love my Fastaire shield. Customer service is top shelf!
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From: N.E. Ohio
LRS is having a sale on a new line called the "Ultra Elite" series. They are made of polycarbonate (Lexan) material. I was about to buy one of their acryilic shields but after seeing some videos posted on HD Forums on how acryilic shields can shatter and crack I changed my mind. Check the link on the new model.
http://www.longrideshields.com/ultraelite.html
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From: Chicago
I and most of the people I ride with have Freedom Sheld.
A excelent product, thicker that stock, poished edged, and recurve to push alot of wind out of your way while still having a short shield that you can look over.
http://freedomshields.net/Windshields.html
A excelent product, thicker that stock, poished edged, and recurve to push alot of wind out of your way while still having a short shield that you can look over.
http://freedomshields.net/Windshields.html