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Old May 15, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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Like others here have stated, the wind is coming from some where else. Get the wings that attatch to the lower part of the fairing. Helps a lot. I am 5' 10" and run a LRS 8" ultra with the wings. Very little buffeting. In fact it is perfect. Just enough wind to know you are on a bike and the glasses stay pretty still at 80 mph. If you get the ones that are not adjustable, they run around $35. Worth a try any way. Cheaper than another shield.
 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by rufasim
Like others here have stated, the wind is coming from some where else. Get the wings that attatch to the lower part of the fairing. Helps a lot. I am 5' 10" and run a LRS 8" ultra with the wings. Very little buffeting. In fact it is perfect. Just enough wind to know you are on a bike and the glasses stay pretty still at 80 mph. If you get the ones that are not adjustable, they run around $35. Worth a try any way. Cheaper than another shield.
Already have the (adjustable) fairing wings. I guess next step is fork deflectors. And possibly a 8" poly carb light tint....from who I don't know yet.
 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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Stock 4" shield for me...no wind and no buffetting. Just kidding...i use a 9" Fast-Aire and love it. Looks good too. A Flat-Top LRS is a nice shield too btw.
 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 10:08 PM
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I had the Freedom adj. wings and they were better than Harleys, but now I run LRS they are wider at the bottom. Seem to work the best.
 
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Old May 22, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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I bought a Fast Aire 'Aero' windshield for my '07 Street Glide. I checked LRS, Cee Baileys and Klock Werks. I chose Fast Aire because they offered the most height options, including a 7" shield.
 
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Old May 22, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho1
Maybe it's just me...But I don't really care how I look going down the road...I'd rather go with function, especially for that distance.
I've said this before, but if it was all about function to me, I would have bought the Ultra instead of a SG.

I use a 11 inch SLR for overnight trips, but have a stock 6, and SLR 8 for my looking-cool in-town riding.

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Old May 22, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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So, does anyone have a good condition stock 12 inch Electra Glide shield that they'd sell at reasonable price, my 2010 Limited's has a crack in it . Send me PM
 
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Don't have a stock shield, but have a very nice 8" LRS Flat Top I just put in the classifieds:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...e-shields.html
 
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Demo a 6.5, or 8.5 KW shield. I prefer the 6.5, but the 8.5 allows me to use a windshield bag. Both work well for me.
 
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Everyone has their opinions...Here's mine. I have the LRS stealth and love both how well it works and the look. JR
 
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