Clear would be less noticeable and look better.

 

BLUF: Fangs had the biggest effect on eliminating turbulent wind from below the tank. IMHO the 7" WS will be my default windshield with the 8" LRS used for inclement weather riding as necessary.

The longer version: The fangs pretty much eliminated the turbulent air flowing from below the tank which was most of my problem. As expected the 8" LRS Ultra throws air higher than the 7" HD Wind Splitter. The LRS is a MUCH larger unit (height and width) than the WS. I'm 5'8", 30" inseam and ride with a full-face Shoei GT-Air. The 7" WS sends a nice stream of clean air right at the top of my helmet visor - even with the visor up I get a smooth breeze; no buffeting or head rocking. Great for warm weather riding. The 8" LRS throws the air about 2" over the top of my helmet leaving me in a pretty good sized "dead air" pocket. This will probably be most useful when riding in the rain or cold conditions. While I'm not looking through the LRS, it sits high enough into my line of sight that I do notice it as opposed to the WS. Figure its something I will get used to as I ride around with it more.

 

Any idea how the stock winshield works with the fugly fangs? I have a 7" from ebay and might switch back and forth depending on how hot it gets.

 

Well I admit it. Some times it takes a "special" kind of idiot. Ha! I read several posts that said don't install them backwards and I'm thinking to myself who would be stupid enough to install them backwards. Well I resemble that remark. It wasn't until someone said that the curve part goes towards the rider.

Installed this morning. They look good. Hopefully I can jump on the interstate for a few moments today and test them out.

Thanks to everyone that contributed!

 

I just got mine and on the plastic there is either a L or a R. Knowing me I would have peeled them out of the packaging before I noticed but thanks to this thread I know which one goes where. Installing tonight.

 

Two different animals. The windshield blocks the air coming directly at you. The fangs block air coming up from below past your knees and the gas tank. Changing windshield sizes has no effect on how the fangs perform. If the shield isn't directing air up past the crown of your head then it's too short (you're too tall) and you may not be pleased. Fangs will still be working as they shud tho.

 

I think it looks good.

I rented a SG last fathers day for my pops and took it out one night after the ride. I HATED the buffeting. Worse than my night train. Good option to fix it it seems like.

Now for everyone that wants them in matte or gloss black powder coat...send them to me!

 

On my Road King I put them on backwards too. I couldn't figure out why they would limit the handlebar turn so much. Duh! But once I got it right they sure did work well.

 

I meant in tandem. I Am aware of what they do individually.

To answer my own question, they work awesome together. Just got the fangs on and it doesn't make much difference up until about 55 then its really noticeable. Very smooth.

 

I have the stock windshield with the fangs and it removed 99% of the buffeting.