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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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Looking at the 15in Wind Vest windsheild for 2102 Road Glide. Any feedback on this, pro, cons or recommendations?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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I have the 16 in dark tint on my road glide custom. It works great, at 6'3" it sits just below my nose. Does an excellent job of blocking a lot of the wind, I can even smoke while riding.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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I have been through brand X, brand XX, brand XXX game.

And then the Windvest screen.


Best wind screen for me bar none!!!


However, lowers, fork defector, and the black engine guard defectors, along w/ the Windvest.

You will have a bullet proof set up for a perfect air pocket!


Good luck and Enjoy your new scoot!

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I'm going between my LRS 12" Mako dark tint and my Windvest 10" black. I'm on my 3rd and 4th shields. I haven't narrowed it down yet. I really like the looks of the black shield, but it feels like I get more protection from the LRS. I'm 5'7" for reference. Good luck. They do make a very nice shield.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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I run WV 14" light smoke & it works great.
 
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Now I see that avatar! Sounds like you want the 16" based on GJW's post and the fact that you smoke like a wet leafy fire :-)
 
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I am 6'2" and have 15" Windvest. Great screen, could have gone with a 14" probably just as well.
 
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I have the black 8" Windvest (I have a dominate physique at 5'7") and love it. Wind clears me just enough and it makes the front of the bike look sharp.
 
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Thanks for feedback, gong with the 15in smoked
 
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Hey Carbo,

I have that same dominate physique. I am just wondering why alanc is not focused on his work :-)
 
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