I'm 5'11" riding a SG. After experimenting with other HD shields, including a 6" and 9", I've come to really like the 6.5" flare. Although somewhat neutral at first, it just continues to grow on you and impresses. I used it initially for around town as the looks are stellar in MHO. But now, even on long trips, I continue to use the flare. Although it aligns with me at about chin high, the air stream hits me just at the top of my head. Since I always were a bandana, there are no issues with this wind stream and wearing the bandana over the ears also quiets the somewhat noisier flare. Road stability is significantly improved as well. Yeah, there is some wind coming through, but, it is pleasant and gives you the feeling of being on a motorcycle. What Klock Werks calls "clean air" I suppose. No tearing behind those sunglasses anymore. The wife has no complaints either and talked me into it as she loves the looks as well.

Rizzo commented on the updraft behind the shield. Try the solid air deflectors from HD. They sell for $40 MSRP but really do a great job of solving this issue. They take all the wind off your arms, elbows, and torso as well.

Anyone need a 6" heavy smoke HD shield or 9" clear HD shield; like new?

 

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Thanks guys. I appreciate the info. It seems it helps most. I think I"ll go for the 6.5" If anyone has one they would like to get rid of, you can PM me.

I don't post much here, just read alot. I'm amazed at how helpful people are here tho. As an old former fighter pilot, kind of reminds me of the guys I miss so much.

Banks

 

I'll chime in here. 6.5" opaque black flare. It looks sick nasty on the anniversary color Ultra. If looks could kill......... However, I also find it form over function. Yeah, I know it's not an SG and I sit a little higher (I'm 5'10)v. I put on the shield and cruised the neighborhood and some local back roads with speeds under 40. Seemed to work well at those speeds, gave me a little better feeling with a more open feeling than the stock shield. Get faster than 40, and the deterioration of fun begins. Wind noise, helmet buffeting, etc. I'm riding the Ultra for a reason. If I want the wind and stuff then I'll climb on the Dyna. BTW, the wife said the same thing. So, I'll be putting it up for sale, CHEAP, so I can go with a clearview, longview, etc, as soon as I figure out which one I want.

 

I don't know about the batwing models but on the Road Glide with the stock windshield most of the air buffeting comes from below the fairing. I'm thinking about getting a pair of lowers for highway riding and trips. I think that will help more than a change in the windshield.

 

Buy a LongRide Shield. Thet are a sponsor here and you can't beat $79. for a windshield. I got mine on about 2 weeks ago and love it. I have rode with a flare windshield and being 6'2" I did not like it. I bought the 10" dark grey and I can see right over the top. No wind hitting me in the forehead.

 

just received my 6.5... haven't tried it yet becasue i'm travelling, but had a conversation with them today, and they told me that an 8.5 inch will be ready within 60 days. He also said that it would actually function like 9.5 or 10 inch so i might be interested in one for long trips...

 

Love 6.5" Klock Works. Cleans up the air behind the faring and I was able to turn the stereo down from almost full to about 1/3 to 1/2 volume. Still allows a bit of wind so you remember you on a bike and not in a cage.