Road King Windscreen
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: On 2 rails...
I had the same problem and I'm handicapped as in "vertically challenged" & "follicly impaired", mine was too high also. I purchased the shorter smoked harley screen and changed the hardware. Perfect solution.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 895
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From: Outside Dover, OH
Make sure your rear shock air pressure is where you want it. (use only LP pump) If it's real low, it will drop the back of the bike causing you to look thru the shield. I notice a difference 2-up also.
I remember seeing the same thing when I bought my 2010 RK three years ago, the top of the windshield was right in my line of sight. I thought it was going to be a big deal, but then I realized that the OEM seat had to go, and I didn't like the handlebars. So, the first year of ownership was full of figuring out what seat and handlebars I wanted to go to. I must have forgotten about the windshield height issue because i really haven't noticed it for a couple of years now.
Give it a while and see if it grows on you before you cut the windshield down or replace it. There may be more pressing changes you want to make that will make a difference.
Mike
Give it a while and see if it grows on you before you cut the windshield down or replace it. There may be more pressing changes you want to make that will make a difference.
Mike
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Banned
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,775
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From: Garrote, California
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the great info and advise. I'm going to run for awhile with the screen like it is and see if I get used to it, but am thinking that I may cut it down or get a shorter one sometime down the line. Thanks again.
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Thanks for all the great info and advise. I'm going to run for awhile with the screen like it is and see if I get used to it, but am thinking that I may cut it down or get a shorter one sometime down the line. Thanks again.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 27
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From: St Helens UK
Thanks guys, i'll keep it as is a bit longer then if I can't live with it i'll cut it down.
Cheers for the advice.
Cheers for the advice.
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1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: WELLINGTON,FLORIDA
Funny! I just commented on that EXACT problem I have with my 2012 Road King Classic to a service rep at Harley. Too bad the windshield wasn't a few inches higher. Only way to beat this is to replace the windshield with a larger one or just get used to it. For the most part I overlook it when I ride, but when you eyes get focused on it from time to time it is a distraction.