Batwing Windshield Question...I know...I know...
Batwing Windshield Question...I know...I know...
Before I get flamed, I'm well aware there are a gazillion threads on this and frankly I don't want to weed through them all. Kinda on a semi-time constraint here with ordering and shipping. Leaving on for a 10 day 3000 mile+ trip in 17 days. So I'm looking for real time current experience, reviews and suggestions. Keep in mind a great portion of this trip (900 miles each way) will be highway miles at highway speeds 65-80, so buffeting is a concern.
With the stock HD 12"? (clear) windshield I get zero wind. However I hate the look of it, and actually prefer a wee bit of wind when its hotter out.
Tried the 6" HD shield which I like the look of, but is useless to reduce buffeting, and even worse in the rain.
Also tried the HD windsplitter and liked the looks, and the buffeting seemed much less, but I didn't have it long as it interfered with my windshield bags and GPS.
Current shield is an 9" LRS med tint ultra. If I don't slouch its perfect and I see right over it, but I still get wind where my helmet starts. If I slouch or lean back and relax while on a longer highway cruise, I have to look through the very top and its a little to dark to see the road well.
Also my LRS was cracked by my dealer and they deny it, saying it was like that when they pulled it off. So I'd much rather go with a poly-carb this go around.
Has anyone tried the NEW LRS Poly-Carb ultra?
I know how LRS recommends you measure for your windshield but I'm curious if the rest of you have another method? I like it to be as short as possible while still shooting the wind up and over my helmet. (crazy how we all are in the search of the exact same elusive beast)
Anyhow I need to order something and soon before my trip. I don't want to embark with a semi damaged one that could get worse.
Have at it folks!
With the stock HD 12"? (clear) windshield I get zero wind. However I hate the look of it, and actually prefer a wee bit of wind when its hotter out.
Tried the 6" HD shield which I like the look of, but is useless to reduce buffeting, and even worse in the rain.
Also tried the HD windsplitter and liked the looks, and the buffeting seemed much less, but I didn't have it long as it interfered with my windshield bags and GPS.
Current shield is an 9" LRS med tint ultra. If I don't slouch its perfect and I see right over it, but I still get wind where my helmet starts. If I slouch or lean back and relax while on a longer highway cruise, I have to look through the very top and its a little to dark to see the road well.
Also my LRS was cracked by my dealer and they deny it, saying it was like that when they pulled it off. So I'd much rather go with a poly-carb this go around.
Has anyone tried the NEW LRS Poly-Carb ultra?
I know how LRS recommends you measure for your windshield but I'm curious if the rest of you have another method? I like it to be as short as possible while still shooting the wind up and over my helmet. (crazy how we all are in the search of the exact same elusive beast)
Anyhow I need to order something and soon before my trip. I don't want to embark with a semi damaged one that could get worse.
Have at it folks!
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I am a big fan of the Cee Baileys Super Step Contour . I have their 12" which is comparable to a stock 9". I look over it and no wind issues. Can't use dash bags with it though.
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If it was me I would use the stock 12 inch for the trip and take my time to research and make sure I was buying what will work before I spend more money. It looks like you are on your 4th one now. I myslef would want to be pretty sure that #5 will work.
I am a big fan of the Cee Baileys Super Step Contour . I have their 12" which is comparable to a stock 9". I look over it and no wind issues. Can't use dash bags with it though.
As for the vanity issue I see your point. But half the fun of these bikes is how you can make it yours. And on mine I hate the stocker. Of course I'd rather ride with a windshield I don't like than not ride at all. I'm thinking maybe a LRS poly carb ultra in 10". That will cure the buffeting I have with the 9" but then I won't be able to look over as easy. Should have mentioned earlier a good portion of the ride to-from and a little while were at out destination will be night riding. And I don't want a clear shield....
Last edited by MontyCop05; May 14, 2013 at 09:18 PM.
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Trust me when I say to you.....when the lovely ladies pass by you on the freeway, they will not be checking out your windshield, they'll be looking to see what YOU look like, and how much of a bad *** YOU PERSONALLY appear to be. So go with what you have that works, and you just might fit the bill while riding in comfort. If you can't fit the bill, then who cares? Ride in comfort! As far as the opinion of guys is concerned (?), it doesn't sound like a rally night, it sounds like a real road trip. Forget the look a go for comfort.
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From: Chicagoland
I will save you buying 20 windshields the buffeting comes from below the tank so the cure is fork mounted deflectors
These are the answer http://www.jescustomaccents.com/cate...?categoryId=34
These are the answer http://www.jescustomaccents.com/cate...?categoryId=34
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Trust me when I say to you.....when the lovely ladies pass by you on the freeway, they will not be checking out your windshield, they'll be looking to see what YOU look like, and how much of a bad *** YOU PERSONALLY appear to be. So go with what you have that works, and you just might fit the bill while riding in comfort. If you can't fit the bill, then who cares? Ride in comfort! As far as the opinion of guys is concerned (?), it doesn't sound like a rally night, it sounds like a real road trip. Forget the look a go for comfort.
Trust me when I say to you.....when the lovely ladies pass by you on the freeway, they will not be checking out your windshield, they'll be looking to see what YOU look like, and how much of a bad *** YOU PERSONALLY appear to be. So go with what you have that works, and you just might fit the bill while riding in comfort. If you can't fit the bill, then who cares? Ride in comfort! As far as the opinion of guys is concerned (?), it doesn't sound like a rally night, it sounds like a real road trip. Forget the look a go for comfort.