Everything Low Rider ST Thread
#371
Well installed the Klock Werks 10” windscreen today and went for a ride. Here’s my thoughts. My stats are 5’8” with 28” inseam and a bit long in the torso.
Overall a better fit on the bike. Looks great and matches the lines of the bike well.
Pro:
The Klock Werks windscreen fit and finish is much better than the Clearview. Holes lined up well and the thinner thickness made for a better fit.
The stock grommets fit tighter and better in the Klock Werks.
Cons:
The tint is much lighter than the Clearview dark. It’s about in the middle between the Harley 10” tall and the Clearview dark which is what I had.
Buffeting was a bit worse for me than the Clearview Medium. Not awful but not as good as the Clearview medium. I think if the Klock Werks was 2” taller it would be perfect.
I think for me, I’m going to order a Clearview Large. That will be the 4th windscreen I’ll have. Lol
Here are some pics.
Clearview Medium vs Klock Werks is a bit taller.
Klock Werks is narrower on the sides.
Also a bit lighter tint. Here is Clearview.
Here is Klock Werks
Took both ladies out for a ride today
Overall a better fit on the bike. Looks great and matches the lines of the bike well.
Pro:
The Klock Werks windscreen fit and finish is much better than the Clearview. Holes lined up well and the thinner thickness made for a better fit.
The stock grommets fit tighter and better in the Klock Werks.
Cons:
The tint is much lighter than the Clearview dark. It’s about in the middle between the Harley 10” tall and the Clearview dark which is what I had.
Buffeting was a bit worse for me than the Clearview Medium. Not awful but not as good as the Clearview medium. I think if the Klock Werks was 2” taller it would be perfect.
I think for me, I’m going to order a Clearview Large. That will be the 4th windscreen I’ll have. Lol
Here are some pics.
Clearview Medium vs Klock Werks is a bit taller.
Klock Werks is narrower on the sides.
Also a bit lighter tint. Here is Clearview.
Here is Klock Werks
Took both ladies out for a ride today
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#372
My ST finally arrived today. Took it nice and easy around town for the first 50. Bunch of shifting and RPM variances. Took it out for another 100+ miles, keeping the RPMs down, but stretching it's legs. Twisties around a lake, back roads, and highway. Kept varying speed just to change up RPMs, but my first impressions of the bike are, Wow! This bike is amazing. Hugs the turns, loves the straights, it just wants to be ridden. Smooth. Suspension just makes the bike float.
I've been concerned about a few things, from sitting on one at a dealer, and forums talk. Those worries were all unfounded. For perspective on my perspective, 6'2", 220 lbs, 34" barefoot inseam.
The windshield/fairing is spot on. Zero buffeting, even at higher speeds (however fast you can go at 3400 RPM). Face full of wind, but no buffeting. Perfect with my fullface, as it gives the helmet good airflow. With my half face, my glasses soon became covered in bug guts. I would wear my full face on road trips just because of unknown weather patterns, but bee-bopping around locally, the half face is perfect.
Definitely needs a seat and pull back risers. The handlebars fit just fine where they are, but I can see them creating comfort issues cross country. The seat just isn't comfortable for extended periods.
Surprisingly, the air filter isn't in the way. It hit my shin when I sat on one at the dealer, so I knew it needed changed out. Sitting down into the seat for riding, it isn't in the way at all. It will be when I get a highway bar to stretch on, but for control, it's just fine.
Need to figure out mini floorboards. The ones I thought I was going to get, I can't find the right adapter for. 100 mile no stop, the pegs weren't bothersome at all, but I still want floor boards.
Speaking of controls, I sit comfortably on it with mid controls. Again, after sitting on one at the dealer, I felt cramped up and knew I would need forwards to fit right. It simply turned out to not be the case once I got to riding. That may change when I get a new seat, might not.
Take it all for the anecdotal experience it is, but this is one fun bike. My previous riding experience includes 2004 Victory Kingpin, 2006 Electra Glide, various sporties, V-Stars, and a KTM 1290 Super Duke.
I've been concerned about a few things, from sitting on one at a dealer, and forums talk. Those worries were all unfounded. For perspective on my perspective, 6'2", 220 lbs, 34" barefoot inseam.
The windshield/fairing is spot on. Zero buffeting, even at higher speeds (however fast you can go at 3400 RPM). Face full of wind, but no buffeting. Perfect with my fullface, as it gives the helmet good airflow. With my half face, my glasses soon became covered in bug guts. I would wear my full face on road trips just because of unknown weather patterns, but bee-bopping around locally, the half face is perfect.
Definitely needs a seat and pull back risers. The handlebars fit just fine where they are, but I can see them creating comfort issues cross country. The seat just isn't comfortable for extended periods.
Surprisingly, the air filter isn't in the way. It hit my shin when I sat on one at the dealer, so I knew it needed changed out. Sitting down into the seat for riding, it isn't in the way at all. It will be when I get a highway bar to stretch on, but for control, it's just fine.
Need to figure out mini floorboards. The ones I thought I was going to get, I can't find the right adapter for. 100 mile no stop, the pegs weren't bothersome at all, but I still want floor boards.
Speaking of controls, I sit comfortably on it with mid controls. Again, after sitting on one at the dealer, I felt cramped up and knew I would need forwards to fit right. It simply turned out to not be the case once I got to riding. That may change when I get a new seat, might not.
Take it all for the anecdotal experience it is, but this is one fun bike. My previous riding experience includes 2004 Victory Kingpin, 2006 Electra Glide, various sporties, V-Stars, and a KTM 1290 Super Duke.
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#373
@Calif Fat Bob that's a great review and write-up! I hope the next one is the "one" as the quest for the holy grail windshield continues! The Clearview does seem quite a bit wider than the KW.
#374
[QUOTE=JakeC7R;21244099]@Calif Fat Bob that's a great review and write-up! I hope the next one is the "one" as the quest for the holy grail windshield continues! The Clearview does seem quite a bit wider than the KW.[/QUOTE
@JakeC7R I may be chasing the unattainable, but the journey is half the fun. Lol
@JakeC7R I may be chasing the unattainable, but the journey is half the fun. Lol
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#375
So which is taller? It looks like Clearview has a pretty good way to measure their shields so that you can choose the correct height. Klock Werks only has two sizes and if you want a taller one than the 10" at 5'8" in height, then I would probably want an even taller one at 6"0".
#376
So which is taller? It looks like Clearview has a pretty good way to measure their shields so that you can choose the correct height. Klock Werks only has two sizes and if you want a taller one than the 10" at 5'8" in height, then I would probably want an even taller one at 6"0".
This is me with the CV Medium which per their website is 3.5" taller than stock. (The large is 5" taller and the XL is 6.5" taller than stock). At Freeway speeds if I duck down a bit the buffeting goes away all together. so that has me thinking about getting the Large or XL. I will install my stock grommets in it that way I can swap to the L/XL for road trips and use the KW for short around town trips. Swapping them takes only a minute if you have the grommets pre-installed on each. I have the same problem on my Fat Bob with the Memphis Shade Road Warrior windscreen. I use the 13" for tooling around town and the 17" for trips.
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#378
The Klock Werks is about 1.5" taller just in the middle section then tapers down on either side. At your height I would think either the CV Large or XL would be the way to go. I really comes down to how much of your torso is above the seat. I'm 5'8" (68") tall with 28" inseams so my torso is about 40" or so. Tall torso short legs.
This is me with the CV Medium which per their website is 3.5" taller than stock. (The large is 5" taller and the XL is 6.5" taller than stock). At Freeway speeds if I duck down a bit the buffeting goes away all together. so that has me thinking about getting the Large or XL. I will install my stock grommets in it that way I can swap to the L/XL for road trips and use the KW for short around town trips. Swapping them takes only a minute if you have the grommets pre-installed on each. I have the same problem on my Fat Bob with the Memphis Shade Road Warrior windscreen. I use the 13" for tooling around town and the 17" for trips.
This is me with the CV Medium which per their website is 3.5" taller than stock. (The large is 5" taller and the XL is 6.5" taller than stock). At Freeway speeds if I duck down a bit the buffeting goes away all together. so that has me thinking about getting the Large or XL. I will install my stock grommets in it that way I can swap to the L/XL for road trips and use the KW for short around town trips. Swapping them takes only a minute if you have the grommets pre-installed on each. I have the same problem on my Fat Bob with the Memphis Shade Road Warrior windscreen. I use the 13" for tooling around town and the 17" for trips.
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