Considering which short windshield is for me
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06-26-2009, 01:21 PM
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06-26-2009, 01:23 PM
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Rubbit, you & RYEDOGGRACING have the same equipment, and opinion of the 6.5 Clearview Recurve, which is the shield I'm most interested in. RYEDOG is 6' tall. How tall are you? I'm 5'9", and I want to either look thru or completely over the windshield. I don't like bobbing around trying to get a "clearview". While I know the experiences of others won't always aplly to me, it sure can't hurt for me to know what you guys know.
#16
06-26-2009, 05:02 PM
6 1/2" clearview
I have a 6 1/2" Clearview in a dark tint w/recurve on an 07 Electra Glide Classic with a stock seat and bars. I'm 5'8"
I can see well over the top of it and duck behind it (a little bit) from rain or what ever.
It like all other clearview shields I've had is a great product.
Well made, durable, and reliable. You can't go wrong with a clearview.
The only negitive with the 6 1/2" I found is the wind buffing I found at highway speeds with my full face helemt. It was ok with a half helmet (loud but ok) but the full face is just high enough to cause wind and noise levels to go through the roof (at 70 mph and up)
I believe a clearview 8" would have been better and stopped that.
I went with another 8" and its much much better now.
I can still see over it and there is more to duck down behind if need be.
I'll admit I like the look of the 6 1/2" better but for all around function and looks I'm keeping the 8" in dark tint on for now.
I can see well over the top of it and duck behind it (a little bit) from rain or what ever.
It like all other clearview shields I've had is a great product.
Well made, durable, and reliable. You can't go wrong with a clearview.
The only negitive with the 6 1/2" I found is the wind buffing I found at highway speeds with my full face helemt. It was ok with a half helmet (loud but ok) but the full face is just high enough to cause wind and noise levels to go through the roof (at 70 mph and up)
I believe a clearview 8" would have been better and stopped that.
I went with another 8" and its much much better now.
I can still see over it and there is more to duck down behind if need be.
I'll admit I like the look of the 6 1/2" better but for all around function and looks I'm keeping the 8" in dark tint on for now.
#17
06-26-2009, 06:10 PM
http://www.customflhtwindshields.net...indshield2.htm
+1 on these folks shields.... this is the 8" dark smoke flat top.... it's about 8" wider that the stock shield
+1 on these folks shields.... this is the 8" dark smoke flat top.... it's about 8" wider that the stock shield
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06-26-2009, 06:28 PM
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I'm 5'9 with a sundowner seat(sits a little lower and back from stock) I tried the 6.5 clearview for the look I wanted and had a little more wind than I wanted on long trips. Went with the dark grey 8 inch clearview and I get great protection and still I am looking way over the shield. The dark grey is actually black but you can see through it. If you are looking for the street glide look I recommend this one. Best comfort upgrade I have done so far.
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06-27-2009, 06:56 AM
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