RK windshields
Road Captain
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I just bought a LRS 16" recurve. I don't ride with a shield much in the summer but in the fall and spring it comes in handy. Didn't like the stock height so went with this. Glad I made the switch
Tourer
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From: oklahoma
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Tourer
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Got a pair of those fork deflectors from H-D dealer.Really impressed how much buffeting they reduce.Now for a windshield.Long Ride Sheilds-what's the difference between the RK elite http://www.longrideshields.com/product_p/rke9413.htm
and the RK recurve? http://www.longrideshields.com/product_p/sku17624.htm
and the RK recurve? http://www.longrideshields.com/product_p/sku17624.htm
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Tourer
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From: Northeastern Md.
My stock windshield is 18" from headlight cut out to top,which is a good height.I can duck in or sit straight and look over.However still getting a bit of buffeting from upper sides.Klockwerks mentions their 18"er. is from headlight cutout to "where the flare starts"-which I'm assuming is going to be a little tall (?).Maybe would need a 16 or 17 (?).I have no problem w/clear,but I'm seeing light-med.-dark tint available from the "big 3" mfg's. (LRS,MS,KW),and thinking some tint would look nice w/black pearl color I have.Any input?BTW-I'm new to windsheilds and that's why the dumb ?'s........bear w/me.
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Monson, MA
RK Windshields
Just ordered a clearview for my '14 RK. Is there anything I should watch out for when transferring the brackets to the new windshield?
thanks,
Gary
thanks,
Gary
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Just take it slow and easy as the hardware has an adhesive which will stick to the stock shield. Carefully separate and you should be fine. I am guessing the newer bikes still have adhesive....
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Knoxville, TN
I agree with the fork Deflectors. I've been through this and am on my 3rd windshield. With the Klockwerks Flare it was better than it ever had been but I still had helmet buffeting at highway speeds. It immediately went away when I added the fork deflectors and mid-fork deflector. Problem solved and I can ride comfortably all day now.
I used the HD deflectors but there are aftermarket ones available that are probably priced lower. If you are interested, here is a detailed thread on the installation of the deflectors on my FLHP as posted on the Retired Police Bike forum. The install should be the same for a civilian Road King.
http://www.retiredpolicebikes.com/in...526&Itemid=176
I used the HD deflectors but there are aftermarket ones available that are probably priced lower. If you are interested, here is a detailed thread on the installation of the deflectors on my FLHP as posted on the Retired Police Bike forum. The install should be the same for a civilian Road King.
http://www.retiredpolicebikes.com/in...526&Itemid=176