what windshield height?
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what windshield height?
I'm looking to replace my windshield on my 03 Ultra. Right now I have a 10" regular "stock" style and want to replace with either a Klock Werks or a National Cycle. I'm 5' 9" and bike is stock height. What is the recommended height so I don't have any buffeting? I'm thinking the 7.5" National Cycle, or the 8.5" Klock Werks. Opinions?
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Everyone is different..trial and error is all I can tell you. I'm 5'10 and went from the stock to a 5.5" flared and I still have it. Not sure if a 7" would help either. I've read that the buffeting comes from below the batwing not above and fairing air deflectors are what helps buffeting....never tried them though.
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Yeah, I hate to use the trial and error since I'll be buying online. Like I said, I'm 5'9" w/32" inseam so I'm thinking anywhere from the 7.5-8.5" would work.
I really like the way that 7.5" looks!
I really like the way that 7.5" looks!
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I have the 7 1/2 inch HD windshield on my SG (along with fairing deflectors). I am 5' 10" and I don't get any buffeting. I know the fairing deflectors help a lot with buffeting. I have the Memphis Shade deflectors.
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Well I actually have lower deflectors so I'm thinking I can go with either of the two I listed?
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I'm looking to replace my windshield on my 03 Ultra. Right now I have a 10" regular "stock" style and want to replace with either a Klock Werks or a National Cycle. I'm 5' 9" and bike is stock height. What is the recommended height so I don't have any buffeting? I'm thinking the 7.5" National Cycle, or the 8.5" Klock Werks. Opinions?
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I know what you mean the VStream was my 5th try and it stuck. Have had it on for 3 years now.