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Old 01-29-2012, 11:06 AM
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I am 5' 10 and thinking the 10 inch smoke would be the right choice. The gun smoke would look the best but maybe to dark. Any pic's would be great. Thanks, Jim
 
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Old 01-29-2012, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Loop4re7
I am 5' 10 and thinking the 10 inch smoke would be the right choice. The gun smoke would look the best but maybe to dark. Any pic's would be great. Thanks, Jim
Is your bike a '10 or newer? The newer bikes fairings are raised up close to an inch. I have a 14" clear on my 08, but I'm 6'2". I like the clear for night and rain riding in case you end up looking through it! If your bike is a newer model a 10" will probably be fine, older I think a 12" might give you better protection.
 
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Old 01-29-2012, 11:38 AM
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6'1" and a 10" windvest......works great, but I also sit on a H/D Rally Runner seat that sits you down about 1-1/2" or so lower than a 2010 FLTRX stock seat.

I prefer the light tint shield because I like to see what's immediately in front of me when doing slow speed manuvering such as in crowded parking areas, gravel roads/parking lots etc.
Even the flared areas on the sides of the shield offer minimal distortion (as opposed to others I have tried).
Great shield!
 
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I have a 12" dark tint on my 07 RG, I am 5'9". Works fine for me, I can ride pretty much with my ff helmet with the visor open unless it rains.
I have a question, what do you guys use to polish out light scratches in the w/s?
 
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I'm 5'10" with a 10" gun smoke windvest , works well and not to dark
 
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