I gotta agree with the wind comment. This is my first windshield and it took some getting used to. My big problem with the short windshield was on the highway for a long distance. It wasn't bad at all for a short putt on the highway but for anything longer than an hour it was bad. This was only the wind noise not the wind itself. I wasn't getting beat up at all from the wind but the noise from the wind was bad. With that being said, I am still going to be using the short windshield most of the time but switch out to the 12" when the weather gets bad or I plan on doing a long distance highway ride. The reason why I bought a bagger was for the comfort, I paid my dues for over 20 years on choppers and bobbers and now I want to just sit back and enjoy the ride and tunes.

 

May want to check this out. I have been thinking this may just work better than any other at this point for a RG.
http://windvest.com/
Bob

 

07 RG's and newer like mine have a deflector under the fairing to keep the wind from coming up. Those who have Electraglides of any year can use this same part, it's cheap.

 

Garemlin stated this data base on RG windshield heights. You may want to look at it as different manufacturers measure their windshields differently.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ost-yours.html


The well nuts are pretty good as long as you don't over tighten them. Snug the middle and work your way out. Do it a couple of times and you should be good. Just don't over do it.

I like the looks of the KW, but I need the windshield for protection as well as wind. I only wear a Bennie while I ride or no helmet at all. If you wear a 3/4 or FF, the wind and buffering will be drastically different.

The little shield on the 10's look cool, but unless you want the wind to beat the crap out of you, or wear a FF, that's about all it does.... look cool.

Seats and a person's torso measurements play into it as well. Someone 6'1 with a 34 inseam is going to get a different feel of how a shield works for them than a 6'1 person with a 38 inseam.

Personal preference and where most of your miles come from will help dictate the shield you should get.

Lots to read of the forums about them.You may go through about 4 or 5 before you find the one for you. It's not uncommon that most RG owners change their shields eventually.

 

Oh ya... lowers will do a lot for the buffering as well.

 

Ditto!

I will agreed that the 12" KW looks great on the shark nose, but if your over 6', it doesn't cut the mustard!

 

I have a 12" tinted flare windshield that I'll sell for $80 plus shipping if anyone is looking for one.

 

MOCO has a new 12" smoked windshield for Road Glides. Called the wind splitter. Part #57166-10. Looks like the klock werks but without the big flare. I just put one on my bike, but with 3 feet of snow can't try it out. Price is $159.95, then with a 20% discount from chicago or zanottis, comes down to around $128. Might be worth a try.
Gary D.

 

..... welcome to the 'Secret Society of the Sharknose', Natalie.
... There's no club-handshake, but be ready for the knowing nods.

 

I have hogg chopps lowers and a Large Clearview. I get absolutely no buffeting or wind noise. I can also here my stereo perfectly at 75-80 on the highway. I've tried the 15" Cee-Baileys, 6" KW and went back to the stock one after those didn't cut it. Then I bit the bullet and bought the clearview. They may not look the best, but you can't beat them.