I'm your height, and I put a light tint 10" Fast Aire on it, and it's been great! I see over with no problems on can slump down for a little more protection. I use my stock shield in the dead of winter.
I have tried them all and I mean all. I now run the Windvest and love it. My second choice would be the Clearview. They are both about the same quality and shape. I run a 6" but an 8" would be good also. I like to look over the shield.
I'm your height, and I put a light tint 10" Fast Aire on it, and it's been great! I see over with no problems on can slump down for a little more protection. I use my stock shield in the dead of winter.
+1 on the FastAire 10". I'm the same size & the stock windshield was a pain, especially when it rained. The 10" Fast Aire was just the right height & the price can't be beat. Their delivery was quick too.
I haven't tried any of the recurve or other specially bent shields, though. They might be great, but I'm a naturally born tightwad. I'd rather not spend an extra $100 when what I've got works great!
I definitely prefer to look over the windshield. So while you still have your stock shield on you might try placing some blue masking tape in a few places to see where your "over the top" vision line is the most comfortable.
I went with the Longrides 9 inch medium gray with recurve. Best shield I've ever had and the tint is perfect. Fair price, in stock and quick delivery. I'm 6' 1".
+1 on the WindVest. I had a 9" ClearView which was good but took forever to get. I changed it out for a 10" WindVest which is of equal quality to the ClearView but ships immediately and has more selection in sizes. I'm 6' and can see over the 10" WindVest.