Something to think about is the Corbin Wall seat. The high back of the seat works well to support your back, and the high mount of the saddlebags seems to fit perfectly with the look of the seat.
After several years on a Touring model the weight and my physical strength has encouraged myself to buy the LRST , i sure hate to give up my CVO S/G pictures to follow
After several years on a Touring model the weight and my physical strength has encouraged myself to buy the LRST , i sure hate to give up my CVO S/G pictures to follow
I made the same call, it was not east to give up my Road Glide Special but this bike is like a feather compared to that beast. Look forward to seeing your new ride!
The most noticeable drawback for me in going from a touring bike to the Low Rider ST (other than riding position) is the wind noise. I have not found the right windshield to cut that down. Maybe it is not possible with the smaller fairing.
For those interested in Windscreens here are my thoughts after running the stock one, HD 10” and now Clearview Medium. For reference I’m 5’8” with 28/29” inseam.
1. The stock one is pretty much useless for me. I think it looks too low for the bike and the wind was hitting me in the chin.
2. Harley 10”. Fit and finish is perfect. The color is a little to light for me. The 10” also angles back a bit. The wind moved up a bit hitting me right center in the face.
3. Clearview Medium in Dark Smoke. The Medium size fits the bike lines well in my opinion. Then fit and finish is not as good as the stock HD ones. The screen itself seems too think causing gaps in the rear mounts. Mine is the Gen 2 version which is supposed to be a better fit. Riding at 80 mph the wind hits the top of my visor. The Clearview is about 2” lower than the HD 10” but more upright with a lip. I may order the Large as it might do the trick for long highway miles. For under 50mph it’s perfect.
Im 5 10.5 and the large Clearview is perfect for me, I was riding at 65 mph with the visor up on my helmet. With the visor down the wind noise is much less than the stock Harley windshield.
For those interested in Windscreens here are my thoughts after running the stock one, HD 10 and now Clearview Medium. For reference Im 58 with 28/29 inseam.
1. The stock one is pretty much useless for me. I think it looks too low for the bike and the wind was hitting me in the chin.
2. Harley 10. Fit and finish is perfect. The color is a little to light for me. The 10 also angles back a bit. The wind moved up a bit hitting me right center in the face.
3. Clearview Medium in Dark Smoke. The Medium size fits the bike lines well in my opinion. Then fit and finish is not as good as the stock HD ones. The screen itself seems too think causing gaps in the rear mounts. Mine is the Gen 2 version which is supposed to be a better fit. Riding at 80 mph the wind hits the top of my visor. The Clearview is about 2 lower than the HD 10 but more upright with a lip. I may order the Large as it might do the trick for long highway miles. For under 50mph its perfect.
Hey Bob, thanks for the info and the pix of the Clearview. I have tried the HD tall screen and right now I have the Klock Werks on - it is shorter but still better than the stock shield. I may try the large Clearview. It seems windshield are like seats - I always seem to get a few. Look forward to seeing the new bag decals!
Klock Werks now offers a 10” size for the ST, just hit their site a week ago. I have the 6 and it’s a little better than stock but not a lot although I do like the visual. Probably grab the taller one at some point.
After several years on a Touring model the weight and my physical strength has encouraged myself to buy the LRST , i sure hate to give up my CVO S/G pictures to follow
This coming from a H-D lover. You might test ride a R1250RT. It's my favorite tourer of any. Curb weight 615, 6.6 fuel, 135HP, 105 ft lb, auto wind screen, wonderful wind protection, adaptive cruise, and they will scoot. It will not win any beauty contests, but it is an enjoyable mile eater.
03-16-2023, 03:31 PM
