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 ??

 

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 am looking at getting this one... http://www.ebay.com/itm/280896031477...84.m1423.l2649 it is 7¼" V-Stream They do make taller ones, but I too don't like the taller stock heights.

 

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.

 

I had the same problem and so I bought a 10" Fastaire and I'm very satisfied with it.

 

I went with LRS 10", can cruise highway a 70 wearing just my hat, never flys off. Tried Clockworks and about lost my glasses @ 50mph. Best shield I ever used.

 

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.

 

+1. Love my Fastaire shield. Customer service is top shelf!

 

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

 

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