Windshield Issue on Road King
Road Captain
Joined: May 2010
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From: Cottleville, Mo.
My 2011 RK with a LRS 18" recurve and fork baffle does a pretty good job. I am 5'10" with a Sundowner seat and can't complain too much about buffeting. I've put a recurve on all my bikes and they really seem to help.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Twin Cities, MN
Not going to change the seat, especially to a solo seat. So that option is out.
I've thought about cutting down the stock shield to about 18.5" and see how that works.
I really don't like the LRS. Like Dene said, big gap between the cutout and the headlight, plus it is narrower than the stock shield.
I like the extra width of the Klockwerks, just wish they would make one between the short and tall.
I've thought about cutting down the stock shield to about 18.5" and see how that works.
I really don't like the LRS. Like Dene said, big gap between the cutout and the headlight, plus it is narrower than the stock shield.
I like the extra width of the Klockwerks, just wish they would make one between the short and tall.
I use the 18" LRS re-curve, but I'm a tower at 5'9" tall!! LOL
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Spring Branch, Texas
Good to know. Thanks.
Extreme HDF Member
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From: WI
I just brought my RK home and experience the same thing. I'm about 6'3" and the top of the windshield is right at eye level. If I artificially sit super straight, I can see over top of it, but then my head bounces around like a pin ball. I have a half helmet as well. I told my sales guy this isn't going to work, so I'll be curious to see what people recommend.
I'm 6'1" and the stock w/s is dang near perfect for me. I can just see over the top or tuck down just a bit and look through it as needed.
Good luck to the OP on your search, but as some have said, perhaps a new seat might be in order to raise you up slightly - and many HD dealers have rental programs so you can try before you buy and that could save you all sorts of hassle and cash.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Spring Branch, Texas
Probably true. I think bad posture and the stock handlebars are the problem. I was reaching a bit too much and slouching. We'll see. The bars should be in today! (or so they said....)
Extreme HDF Member
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From: WI
I agree that the stock bars make the driver slouch. I too am looking at the Heritage style bars for next year. Good luck and post up some pics when you are done.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Spring Branch, Texas
Will do. I'll post some before and after pics.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Acton, CA
I have a 2010 RK. I'm not tall (5'8") and replaced the stock handlebars with heritage bars, cut down the windshield to 17.5" myself and I get no buffeting. I also do not have any lowers. I guess I'm lucky.
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