need need new windshield, recomendations please
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need need new windshield, recomendations please
I need recommendation on a new windshield. I have a tall boy clear on now and the top edge is right in my line of sight. Thinking 10" height would do. Been trying to deal with Long Ride Shields but they have gotten too big for their own good. Never answer the phone so why bother having a customer service number.
I am thinking a tinted 10" recurve.
Like to hear your experiences and brands.
I am thinking a tinted 10" recurve.
Like to hear your experiences and brands.
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I have tried several past 2 years (Harley, Klockwerks, LRS and now Freedom shield)
My latest and the one i like best is a Freedom Shield recurve. 13" Med Tint. Works great, no distortion, thick and rigid. I like the new medium tint vesus the light tint.
Best shield i used yet.
I have an 11" Long Ride Shield, but its thinner and has distortion. After putting the Freedom shield on, i wont go back.
My latest and the one i like best is a Freedom Shield recurve. 13" Med Tint. Works great, no distortion, thick and rigid. I like the new medium tint vesus the light tint.
Best shield i used yet.
I have an 11" Long Ride Shield, but its thinner and has distortion. After putting the Freedom shield on, i wont go back.
Last edited by GLW Mike; 07-24-2018 at 10:20 PM.
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Brought my '18 SGS home from dealer with 7" wind splitter because it's HD, and it looks cool. It does work, but still getting a face full of wind, especially top half of head. Not too bad, but... worth trying something else, So I ordered a Klock Werks 6-1/2" Dark Smoke Flare Windshield 2310-0474 because it's the same cool shape and was recommended on these forums quite a bit. I installed it today. First impression was it seemed a bit thin, but ok, and went on easily. Interestingly, it says 6-1/2", but sits up several inches higher than the 7" wind splitter. I thought that was perfect. Went out for a 10 mile highway blast. It blocked wind not that much better than wind splitter. Just a little bit better that I could notice, but it seemed to make the fairing shake a bit. I couldn't tell if it was the shield or the fairing, but it seemed slightly less stable at high speed. Also, it didn't make the radio seem any louder or clearer at highway speed. So considering the flimsier feel, taller, less attractive stance, and no discernible difference in wind dispersing, I decided to return it. I'll keep reading and try to find something else to try.
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I need recommendation on a new windshield. I have a tall boy clear on now and the top edge is right in my line of sight. Thinking 10" height would do. Been trying to deal with Long Ride Shields but they have gotten too big for their own good. Never answer the phone so why bother having a customer service number.
I am thinking a tinted 10" recurve.
Like to hear your experiences and brands.
I am thinking a tinted 10" recurve.
Like to hear your experiences and brands.
Go here - https://longrideshields.com/pages/support
Good luck!
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i have cut down shields before.... pretty simple.... tape off upper edge and draw the profile you like. Coping saw and slow easy strokes will remove the excess material. Then file the edge smooth, then a block sander, and then wipe down with acetone or solvent. When you're done, unless you had a major malfunction, no one should ever know the difference but you. If you want to lower it, you can try this first. Then spend the money on what you'd like.
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