Road King Windscreen
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Road King Windscreen
I just picked up my 2014 Road King. So far I am loving it. I'm still getting used to it as I came from riding a BMW GS. One thing I noticed is the top of the wind screen on this bike is right in my line of sight. So I'm always switching from looking through the screen to looking over the screen. It's a little awkward, but maybe I will get used to it? I'm just wondering what the experience of other riders is with the Road King windscreen. Any input you have is appreciated. Thanks.
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Mine is perfect for me - when I sit up tall/normally, I look over it with ease. When I slouch down, I look through it. I got really lucky with that, it's almost like it was custom made.
You could try larger ape-style handlebars to force you to sit up taller. A different seat could also help you and have you sitting higher on the bike.
Otherwise HD has a great windshield "rental" program that let's you try different sized shields to see if one of those makes a difference.
You could try larger ape-style handlebars to force you to sit up taller. A different seat could also help you and have you sitting higher on the bike.
Otherwise HD has a great windshield "rental" program that let's you try different sized shields to see if one of those makes a difference.
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I don't have an RK but most people switch out their stock for something better suited. I highly recommend LRS and Clearview.
As for the right position, it helps to remind me to sit up if I'm starting to look through instead of over the shield. You may just need an inch or so shorter.
Anyway, congrats on the new bike!
As for the right position, it helps to remind me to sit up if I'm starting to look through instead of over the shield. You may just need an inch or so shorter.
Anyway, congrats on the new bike!
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I had the same problem when I first got my RK. I cut down my windshield by about 2.5" within the first month, and has been perfect. I can see comfortably over it, and is tall enough where it provides great wind protection and I am able to duck a little to get behind it if needed during bug filled areas or such.
A good rule of thumb is that the top of the windshield should be about the same height as the bridge of your nose.
Congrats on the Road King... I love mine, best bike I've owned overall.
A good rule of thumb is that the top of the windshield should be about the same height as the bridge of your nose.
Congrats on the Road King... I love mine, best bike I've owned overall.
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Hi Guys
My Road King windscreen is about an inch too tall. Its a long story which I will spare you, but I have the tall screen and its bugging me that the edge is in my line of sight. Ok what is the best way to cut it down an inch without buggering it up. I've asked about but no one wants to try cutting it down including the MoCo dealer. I'm nervous about doing it but if its straight forward I will give it to go as it can't stay as it is.
Your advice if you have done this ( successfully ) would be much appreciated.
Thanks
My Road King windscreen is about an inch too tall. Its a long story which I will spare you, but I have the tall screen and its bugging me that the edge is in my line of sight. Ok what is the best way to cut it down an inch without buggering it up. I've asked about but no one wants to try cutting it down including the MoCo dealer. I'm nervous about doing it but if its straight forward I will give it to go as it can't stay as it is.
Your advice if you have done this ( successfully ) would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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Another option would be a taller seat.
The Dealers have demo seats to try, if you are interested.
As mentioned, LRS is a great outfit to deal with...
The Dealers have demo seats to try, if you are interested.
As mentioned, LRS is a great outfit to deal with...
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I prefer to look thru the shield rather than over it (I know, I know) but have to admit I'd rather run around without my shield whenever possible for two reasons; 1) I see everything around me better and 2)80% of the valve train noises are gone.
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I put a Corbin solo seat and it sat me up about one half inch. That made my shield a perfect height. I am going to go with either a Clearview or Cee Bailey in a light grey tint.
I like the Cee bailey because that is what I had on my RT
I like the Cee bailey because that is what I had on my RT