New bagger, what windshield?
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Ashevegas
Ok, my turn.......
First question: When posted LRS and LRS recurved, what do you mean??? Isn't the "recurved" the "LRS Ultra"?
Second question: I did check their website and do like the Ultra, but I have not read anyones comments on the Tint's. The Dark, Medium and Clear. I mean, you want Clear for night, you want Dark for when the sun is shing, you want the Meduim when it's ?????? My god, so many to choose from!!!!!!!
NOTE*: Some were questioning the corrcet size; how do you measure.... Their site does show you how to do a correct fitiment.
First question: When posted LRS and LRS recurved, what do you mean??? Isn't the "recurved" the "LRS Ultra"?
Second question: I did check their website and do like the Ultra, but I have not read anyones comments on the Tint's. The Dark, Medium and Clear. I mean, you want Clear for night, you want Dark for when the sun is shing, you want the Meduim when it's ?????? My god, so many to choose from!!!!!!!
NOTE*: Some were questioning the corrcet size; how do you measure.... Their site does show you how to do a correct fitiment.
2: If your shield is low (meaning you see clear over it) you can use dark tint. Clear is best if you have to look through it all the time, especially at night. Medium or light tint is a compromise between the two.
Last edited by rbferg; Mar 27, 2013 at 04:58 PM.
Cruiser
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From: Southern New Hampshire-USA
1: As far as I know all LRS shields are recurved (flips at top), and they come in different shapes and sizes (Ultra, Flat-Top, X-Stream, etc). A traditional looking recurve would look like the Ultra.
2: If your shield is low (meaning you see clear over it) you can use dark tint. Clear is best if you have to look through it all the time, especially at night. Medium or light tint is a compromise between the two.
2: If your shield is low (meaning you see clear over it) you can use dark tint. Clear is best if you have to look through it all the time, especially at night. Medium or light tint is a compromise between the two.
I ended up purchasing the Ultra 9" with the Medium tint (If I do not like it, I may get the Light at another time). I measured the height myself which was easy using tape measure and small level which sat on the flat side of the tape.
Now, one more final question..........Does anyone know if you can use Rain X on it OR the other stuff for aircrafts sold on this forum from one of our Sponsor's (I forget their name off hand)....I'll look it up after I post this. Then again it probably says what you can use on the LRS paperwork?
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
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From: Las Vegas
I too am one who has a few shields trying to find the line between the wind in your face and the turbulence simulating sticking your head out the window of an airplane. By far, the best for blocking wind I have found (and what I have ridden with for two years) is the 10" Flat top from http://www.customflhtwindshields.net/ the shield is wider than normal. It works for air management and also because it is a bit wider, helps with the tunes being clearer as it is above the speakers too. I often find myself jealous of the guys with the 6" shields because they look cooler in my opinion. However, it came down to a choice that looks aren't everything sometimes.
Additionally, I'm about 6'2" but only have a 30" inseam so I'm long in the trunk. I am sure a shorter version of the shield would work for others. After much research, I understand the shield should come to just under your nose when everyone is straight and level to be the most effective. That's about where mine sits. Hopefully, this information will be useful to you.
** Oh and you can see the shield in my sig pic there - I forgot about that so had to edit!
Additionally, I'm about 6'2" but only have a 30" inseam so I'm long in the trunk. I am sure a shorter version of the shield would work for others. After much research, I understand the shield should come to just under your nose when everyone is straight and level to be the most effective. That's about where mine sits. Hopefully, this information will be useful to you.
** Oh and you can see the shield in my sig pic there - I forgot about that so had to edit!
Last edited by Chumplestilskin; Mar 28, 2013 at 09:23 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Ashevegas
Thnx for the answer's I was looking for.
I ended up purchasing the Ultra 9" with the Medium tint (If I do not like it, I may get the Light at another time). I measured the height myself which was easy using tape measure and small level which sat on the flat side of the tape.
Now, one more final question..........Does anyone know if you can use Rain X on it OR the other stuff for aircrafts sold on this forum from one of our Sponsor's (I forget their name off hand)....I'll look it up after I post this. Then again it probably says what you can use on the LRS paperwork?
I ended up purchasing the Ultra 9" with the Medium tint (If I do not like it, I may get the Light at another time). I measured the height myself which was easy using tape measure and small level which sat on the flat side of the tape.
Now, one more final question..........Does anyone know if you can use Rain X on it OR the other stuff for aircrafts sold on this forum from one of our Sponsor's (I forget their name off hand)....I'll look it up after I post this. Then again it probably says what you can use on the LRS paperwork?
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Ontario Canada
I'm not sure about Rain-X but I've used Novus and Plexus on mine with no problems. Both are made specifically for cleaning and polishing plastics and always use a microfiber or soft cloth. NEVER use Windex or a paper towel. Paper towels will scratch a windshield like sandpaper.
+1 on the Plexus, works great, and rain will bead off it too.
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Wow! Didn't think I would have started such a huge thread with a simple question. To continue, I tried a 7" LRS felt too short with head buffeting. So purchased the 9" LRS flat top, that was too tall. I need the Goldilocks shield!!!
Not 100% sure of the LRS or anyones recurve. Think I will try to demo the HD windsplitter, and wish I was close enough to a dealer that sells Klock Werks to demo theirs. Found a couple of others and would like some feedback:
Bagger Shields Adjustable from 7.5" - 11.5"
Fast Aire
Clark's Custom Windshields
Thanks everyone!
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Not 100% sure of the LRS or anyones recurve. Think I will try to demo the HD windsplitter, and wish I was close enough to a dealer that sells Klock Werks to demo theirs. Found a couple of others and would like some feedback:Bagger Shields Adjustable from 7.5" - 11.5"
Fast Aire
Clark's Custom Windshields
Thanks everyone!
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Central KY
I just bought a KlockWerks 6.5" for Ruby and am not happy with it. I did a demo ride withe the loaner shield and all went well. The only problem was that I was in an urban area and could only get up to 60 mph. Once I got the windscreen on my bike I ended up on an Interstate hwy and found that over 60 mph the KW 6.5 has the worst buffeting that I've ever experienced on a motorcycle. It vibrated my head more than any windscreen that I've ever used (and I've used a bunch). I'm looking for a replacement at this point.
I'm used to riding sport bikes. That means that I'm used to my head being out in the airstream and the windscreen/fairing just lowering the air pressure on my chest so I'm not constantly pulling myself forward. I was looking for the same effect with the KW. It don't cut it. Not sure what they were doing with the wind-tunnel testing of this thing but it's really awful.
I'm used to riding sport bikes. That means that I'm used to my head being out in the airstream and the windscreen/fairing just lowering the air pressure on my chest so I'm not constantly pulling myself forward. I was looking for the same effect with the KW. It don't cut it. Not sure what they were doing with the wind-tunnel testing of this thing but it's really awful.