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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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Hey,
Anyone have the windsplitter windshield installed on there bikes? I am looking into getting one and am not 100% sold on it yet. I have the stock street glide windshield on right now. Thoughts??
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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I put the 4 inch on my SG.
I really like the way it looks, however I don't feel any drastic difference from the stock windshield.
You can demo one at your local Harley shop and see what you think.
I'm thinking about trying out a 7 inch windsplitter.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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If my head wouldn't get bounced around like a balloon in a hurricane I would keep my stock windshield on.......however, that won't happen, so I have a 6.5" Klock Werks on the SG now. I tested the KW and the Wind Splitter and the KW won out. I'm considering a Long Ride Shield now.
 

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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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As Hecklerboy said, at many Harley dealerships they have an assortment of different windscreens they sell for you to try out.

Easy to pop one on and go for a ride. Will know for sure.

Not going to get precise advice about this as much depends on how tall you sit in the saddle, your helmet, running lowers etc.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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The 7" windsplitter wins hands down over the stock thing that came on my SG!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by HD Jim
The 7" windsplitter wins hands down over the stock thing that came on my SG!
+1 I noticed the difference.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Look at Freedom Shields and talk to John before you buy something.


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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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My pal has the 7" Windsplitter on his Street Glide - he likes it. We went on a 4,000 mile road trip and he still likes it. Me, I went with the 10" Windsplitter when I had my Electa Glide Classic (and I went on that same 4,000 mile trip with it). Performed extremely well.

I think he's 6'2" and I'm 6'3".
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Went with 7 inch windsplitter made a big difference and still looks good by the way i am 5 9 on a good day
 
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Only one that worked for me is a flat top LRS. Good luck.

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