Pics of Clearview windshield on SG.
#11
09-02-2007 | 02:10 PM
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RE: Pics of Clearview windshield on SG.
ORIGINAL: streeter
Some input for those of you cursing your stock wind screen on the SG. I,m 6,4" and the wind buffeting was terrible on my SG with the stock screen. SO bad at times that I couln't keep classes or goggles on when out on a windy day. I ordered a Fastaire 8" dark smoke from Jim ( great service and product) and I had a completely different ride. But over time I've missedthe look of the stock screen and wanted to put itback on. Before doing so I ordered a set of the HDfairing wind deflectors to give them a try. Installing those deflectors almost made as much difference as going from the stock 4" screen to the 8" Fastaire. Back now to the stock screen with the fairing deflectors, don't get me wrong I still have some wind but much more liveable. Never would of thought those deflectors could do so much.
Some input for those of you cursing your stock wind screen on the SG. I,m 6,4" and the wind buffeting was terrible on my SG with the stock screen. SO bad at times that I couln't keep classes or goggles on when out on a windy day. I ordered a Fastaire 8" dark smoke from Jim ( great service and product) and I had a completely different ride. But over time I've missedthe look of the stock screen and wanted to put itback on. Before doing so I ordered a set of the HDfairing wind deflectors to give them a try. Installing those deflectors almost made as much difference as going from the stock 4" screen to the 8" Fastaire. Back now to the stock screen with the fairing deflectors, don't get me wrong I still have some wind but much more liveable. Never would of thought those deflectors could do so much.
That 4" shield just doesn't work as much as I wish it did. I've got the wings and lower fairings. On very calm days, like 0mph wind, I can zip down the highway at 80 but kick in a normal 10mph day and not much fun for me. The wind is more harsh with that thing than a windshield-less Roadking IMO. I've found the best approach is to split the difference and do a 6-8" windshield, in any increments, keeps me happy. Right now it's the 7" dark smoked standad shape Cee Bailey, although I like 6" one alot too.
#13
09-02-2007 | 04:17 PM
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RE: Pics of Clearview windshield on SG.
ORIGINAL: XXXRacing
I have the 8" w/ recurve in dark gray on my bike. I may try a 6.5" shortly.
I have the 8" w/ recurve in dark gray on my bike. I may try a 6.5" shortly.
#14
09-03-2007 | 11:56 PM
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RE: Pics of Clearview windshield on SG.
If it's of any help, I have a 6.5 dark grey recurve from Clearview on my Street Glide. I'm 6' 1", and it does great for me. It lets just enough air over that I get a slight breeze as I ride, but I don't get the head buffeting anymore. It also looks terrific and doesn't alter the aggressive look of the Street Glide to me.
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09-04-2007 | 12:25 PM
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#18
09-05-2007 | 06:58 AM
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RE: Pics of Clearview windshield on SG.
I had the same problem for the first few rides on my 07 SG. Kuryakan makes a 6" and 8" dark smoke screen I picked up both. Used the 6" for awhile and then moved to the 8" huge difference. I'm 5'10" and ride comfortably with the 8" but I think it takes away from the SG look. Has anyone used the wind deflectors on a SG yet? I've been riding with the 4" again and putting up with the wind like to try the deflectors..any pictures of them on?
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