New Klock Werks Billboard Installed
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No problem about the thread...glad you're getting some good information...I'd go for the shorter (16 3/8" to be exact) unless you're tall and/or have a tall seat! The short KW also looks good, otherwise, keep the stock size since you might not gain much going "down" to the 19 3/8".
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I just got the short KW and the wind is hitting my eyes enough to dry them out. I'm getting some buffeting on the ears. It needs to be 2 inches taller. I'm 5-8 tall and the stock seat is cut down a little. I do suffer from naturaly dry eyes so I'm needing the wind to at least hit the top of my helmet.
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I just got the short KW and the wind is hitting my eyes enough to dry them out. I'm getting some buffeting on the ears. It needs to be 2 inches taller. I'm 5-8 tall and the stock seat is cut down a little. I do suffer from naturaly dry eyes so I'm needing the wind to at least hit the top of my helmet.
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Yes, it's great seeing over the windshield. The stock 20 divided my line of sight. Really annoying. But now I'm getting enough wind me my eyes to be annoying. I have the fork leg wind deflectors and the one under the triple tree. I found the Rifle web site. They have a -2 height with a +3 width tinted for $159 plus ship that may be my next try for a windshield if I stay annoyed at the Flare.
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Billy, want height Clearview did you get? I have the same bike as you and need to replace my windshield. I've had several Clearview shields in the past and they are excellent quality. I like the looks and what I've heard about the Klockwerks shield but I think the 16" will be too short and the 19 3/8" too tall. Wish they would make an 18".
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IMO, I don't care how thick clearview windshields are, they are made of an acrylic blend......
Klockwerks = polycarbonate
Clearview and LRS = acrylic blends
Which one do YOU want on your sled when a piece of tractor trailer rubber comes at you on the freeway?
Oh, and I have a 19" klockwerks. I'm 5'11" on a sundowner seat and it's perfect. My line of sight is right over the top edge, and buffeting and wind noise has been drastically reduced compared to the stock 20" screen.
Last edited by HarleyGTP; May 31, 2013 at 08:52 AM.
Acrylic vs. Poly
IMO, I don't care how thick clearview windshields are, they are made of an acrylic blend......
Klockwerks = polycarbonate
Clearview and LRS = acrylic blends
Which one do YOU want on your sled when a piece of tractor trailer rubber comes at you on the freeway?
http://youtu.be/Hsls5ZPCUnE
Oh, and I have a 19" klockwerks. I'm 5'11" on a sundowner seat and it's perfect. My line of sight is right over the top edge, and buffeting and wind noise has been drastically reduced compared to the stock 20" screen.
Klockwerks = polycarbonate
Clearview and LRS = acrylic blends
Which one do YOU want on your sled when a piece of tractor trailer rubber comes at you on the freeway?
http://youtu.be/Hsls5ZPCUnE
Oh, and I have a 19" klockwerks. I'm 5'11" on a sundowner seat and it's perfect. My line of sight is right over the top edge, and buffeting and wind noise has been drastically reduced compared to the stock 20" screen.
Hope everyone rides safe and has a great weekend.
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Billy, want height Clearview did you get? I have the same bike as you and need to replace my windshield. I've had several Clearview shields in the past and they are excellent quality. I like the looks and what I've heard about the Klockwerks shield but I think the 16" will be too short and the 19 3/8" too tall. Wish they would make an 18".
The video means nothing. Lexan is soft, scratches very easily and can't be polished.
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I ordered the 16" tinted Klockwerks Billboard Flare for my '13 RK 110th Anniversary. Actually it's suppose to be 16.5 inches according to Klockwerks. Sure hope it's high enough.
I was at Klockwerks in Mitchell, SD this week but they didn't have any of their demo shield in at the time. The tall is about the same height as a stock shield. I like their tint as it's kind of a light bronze color and should look really good on my 110th Anni.
I was at Klockwerks in Mitchell, SD this week but they didn't have any of their demo shield in at the time. The tall is about the same height as a stock shield. I like their tint as it's kind of a light bronze color and should look really good on my 110th Anni.
Last edited by Dakotazeb; Jun 23, 2013 at 02:04 PM.