Need some advice
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From: Phoenix
I don't have a recurve you speak of but do have a shorter windshield from Clearview that flips up a little on top. It's the only shield I use. I prefer to look over, I find that the taller shields that I look over when sitting up tend to put the top edge right it my line of sight. I have put thousands of miles on with the shorter shield, the only way for me. I say shorter because I forget if it's 8" or 10", all I know is I look over the sheild and I'm 5'8".
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From: Buffalo, NY
I never understood the looking thru the windshield issue until I got caught in rain 50 miles from home. You don;t see anything! 8" seems to be the perfect height though. I got a Memphis Shades
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From: Virginia
I disagree with the looking through the windshield, I prefer to have the taller windshield in the rain, either way if you hit any type of heavy rain it's going to be tough to see through shield, glasses or visor. It's all personal preference in the end, I jsut prefer the protection of the taller windshield in rain.
I have a 7" LRS that I like for around town riding but prefer my stock windshield for long trips. The shorter shield causes too much helmet buffeting at highway speeds and I feel like my brain is vibrating in my head.
BTW, I pack my 7" in the saddle bag so I have it at my destination.
Good luck on the ride and that stock seat for 1000 miles.
I have a 7" LRS that I like for around town riding but prefer my stock windshield for long trips. The shorter shield causes too much helmet buffeting at highway speeds and I feel like my brain is vibrating in my head.
BTW, I pack my 7" in the saddle bag so I have it at my destination.
Good luck on the ride and that stock seat for 1000 miles.
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Cruiser
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From: SC
Thanks guys.
Think I'm just gonna go for it using the 8". Worst case is I get something else along the way or for the trip back.
Best case would be I was overthinking the whole thing and the 8" is fine.
Guess we'll see.
I also like the idea of using the 12" but packing the 8"
Think I'm just gonna go for it using the 8". Worst case is I get something else along the way or for the trip back.
Best case would be I was overthinking the whole thing and the 8" is fine.
Guess we'll see.
I also like the idea of using the 12" but packing the 8"
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