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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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Default Clearview 24" Shield +3 width on Road King

Anyone running the 24" with +3" width on their Road King? Pics?

Seems like a MASSIVE shield, but it should really reduce wind...
 
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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Anybody? I'm considering this shield also for my 2002 RKC, and I would love to see better pics. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 01:22 PM
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Ok...so I'm not the only one...lol.

Exactly CBud, can't find any good pics on their site.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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And I'm only 5'7" so I really wonder how BIG it really is. LOL. I was thinking of 18.5" as stock is really large enough for me to hide behind, but wondered about anyone my height going with a 17" before I order. :-) Thanks for letting me tag along.
 
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I put a +3 on my Road King from RIFLE INDUSTRIES, It's extra thick and fits perfect. The extra width helps with the wind. I can't see putting a standard size on when the wider one is available.
 
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Dam, that must be a hug bastard in height...the width OK but height would be super tall.
I have the 17.5 and it is perfect since i can see over it (just below nose)and it shoots the air just over my head at 5 foot 8.5 in a relaxed riding position.
24 inches would require looking through which would really affect visibility when stuck riding in the rain and especially on an unexpected wet night.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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You can get any height you like, I can't remember but I believe I got a few inches less than stock.
 
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It's the same height as any other you would order from them, only wider.Great deal.
 
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Okay, but pictures anybody? I so can't stand ordering over the internet. I love to see, touch, etc. when I spend a chunk of $$$.
 
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Originally Posted by CBud
And I'm only 5'7" so I really wonder how BIG it really is. LOL. I was thinking of 18.5" as stock is really large enough for me to hide behind, but wondered about anyone my height going with a 17" before I order. :-) Thanks for letting me tag along.
I have the CLEARVIEW 17.5 with a recurve on a 1998 road king classic with a sundowner two-up seat.
Mine has no extra width than whatever is their standard.
I am 5 foot 8.5 inches and the top of the windshield is below my nose.
I went through a similar situation and did a forum search before i purchased mine.
I believe a forum member named Pastorjohn had several pictures posted at the time.
In order to better picture the situation:
Looking at the bike from the front with fender between legs:
The top of the shield is 18 inches up the center from the chrome headlight or 17 3/4 inches up from the spear on the headlight and running through the center bolt on windshield (5 bolts on horizontal bar).
As an additional measurement : 11 1/4 inches from center of the center horizontal bar bolt to the top of the clear view edge.
The width is 1.5 inches from the last top horizontal bolt. So look at the top bar and measure out/sideways 1.5 inches and that is where the end of the shield is located.
Remember the seat comes into play for your body position/height.
My original from the factory since new windshield: was about 2 1/2 inches taller than the clear view 17.5 i purchased and about 1/4 inch wider/fatter than the clear view(about 1 3/4 total) on each side.
The original shield top edge was either in my line of sight or i had to crouch a little to see through it.
At 5 foot 7 you would need to decide if you want to look through it or over it while the width is not a deal breaker although you will get warmer in the summers with a wider shield.
At 5 foot 8.5 the wind hits the top part of my full face helmet using the clear view recurve 17.5.
You may wish to consider shorter if you want to look over it.
The recurve makes it act like a shield that is 2 inches taller in regards to wind.
I would imagine that you are looking through your stock shield as you ride and that rain makes visibility difficult.
Consider just marking the shield with dimensions provided in order to make your decision.
I have given you multiple measurement points that should help facilitate a decision by making a few marks.
 

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