What windshield are you using on your RK?
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Oklahoma
I can tell you aren't looking for my input either, but I have a Clear View direct replacement of the factory shield. At my age, any tinting would be dangerous at night, and I suspect that would apply to most everyone if they were honest with themselves.
Sit up very straight to see if you can use a shorter shield. If you being just a little "taller" puts your head/helmet in the airstream, you are not going to like a shorter shield. If hot rod sexy appearance is all you care about, do whatever you want and just live with the results.
Sit up very straight to see if you can use a shorter shield. If you being just a little "taller" puts your head/helmet in the airstream, you are not going to like a shorter shield. If hot rod sexy appearance is all you care about, do whatever you want and just live with the results.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Same here, except I have no problem seeing over the shield, or looking thru it when the situation (like going up a hill) warrants it.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Left Coast FL
A question like this is right there with boxers or briefs. It's more about personal comfort then what someone else likes. Suggestions are good to gather a start point but there are some variables specific to you and your ride. What "functions" good may not be the choice for "appearance".
The type of seat used, how you sit on the bike, is it stock height or lowered, etc. all needs to be taken into account when selecting a W/S. I've already had a windshield on one of my bikes that was perfect until I lowered the rear shocks, changed the seat which changed the seat height and sitting angle, and even the type of handlebars, and then the windshield was no longer adequate for my riding style. You need to keep these things in mind especially if you are comparing like model/year bikes.
I personally don't like looking through the W/S (which I was with the stock W/S). Rain is bad enough but when temperature changes cause the shield to "white out" it's just not for me. With all the considerations stated, I went with an LRS 16" Road King recurve. When sitting on my RK and after the normal "slouch" a few miles into the ride, the top of the shield is on the same level as the tip of my nose. When I put my hand over my head while riding, the air turbulence is about 5 or 6 inches above my helmet. I do wish LRS made their full sized W/S a bit wider, but I'm happy with it.
I'm hoping to get some updated photos tomorrow and I'll try to post some pictures. My signature picture is still with the stock W/S and I just changed my handlebars to Khrome Werks Sweepers. Good luck with you decision - low-and-loose or high-and-tight!!!
The type of seat used, how you sit on the bike, is it stock height or lowered, etc. all needs to be taken into account when selecting a W/S. I've already had a windshield on one of my bikes that was perfect until I lowered the rear shocks, changed the seat which changed the seat height and sitting angle, and even the type of handlebars, and then the windshield was no longer adequate for my riding style. You need to keep these things in mind especially if you are comparing like model/year bikes.
I personally don't like looking through the W/S (which I was with the stock W/S). Rain is bad enough but when temperature changes cause the shield to "white out" it's just not for me. With all the considerations stated, I went with an LRS 16" Road King recurve. When sitting on my RK and after the normal "slouch" a few miles into the ride, the top of the shield is on the same level as the tip of my nose. When I put my hand over my head while riding, the air turbulence is about 5 or 6 inches above my helmet. I do wish LRS made their full sized W/S a bit wider, but I'm happy with it.
I'm hoping to get some updated photos tomorrow and I'll try to post some pictures. My signature picture is still with the stock W/S and I just changed my handlebars to Khrome Werks Sweepers. Good luck with you decision - low-and-loose or high-and-tight!!!
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Georgia Mountains
I got a brand new King so I can't offer any advice due to lack of highway miles. However, I'm used to looking OVER the shield. On this bike I'm looking through, so I need to see how I like that. No tinting anymore for me...eyes getting old.
Anybody use Rain-X on these shields? Recommended? Discouraged?
Anybody use Rain-X on these shields? Recommended? Discouraged?
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Minnesota
I have the Klock Werks Billboard Flare 16". I like it alot. Recurve at the top sends the wind up over my helmet and it's wider than one of the other aftermarket shields I'd tried. It's very clear as well. This is my third try at a windshield that's right for me (including the stock shield) and the KW fits me perfectly.
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I have a tinted 17" Clear View recurve like Billyram pictured. Works great and is thicker than the stock windshield. I always prefer to look over a shield rather than through it. Call them and ask about a blem. Save a few dollars and you will never see the blem.