Well riding this weekend on my FLHX with stock windshield. My glasses bouncing all over my face driving me nuts. So i used to ride a fatboy no windshield ever, glasses didn't move...Now the buffeting is driving me crazy im 5'9" and really like the low profile looks of the stock shield. But the buffeting is killing me. Do i buy a new shield? Like the short windsplitter will it help or the clockwerks. I don't want a tall shield. Or do i invest in a really expensive set of glasses, will they stay put. The bouncing really wears me out.

 

The only reason H-D puts that 4" windscreen on the motorcycle is for the "cool" factor, because it's worthless. I had a '10 SG and went to a 10'' Freedomshield in dark gray. I'm 6'3'' and the 10'' was good for for me. You could probably get by with an 8'' and be comfortable It didn't look as cool as the 4'', but somewhere along the line you either sacrifice some "cool" for "function" or you continue to get beat up (I wouldn't try to fix the problem with expensive sunglasses).

A number of the windshield vendors will let you try them out and if you don't like them, you can send them back (just pay shipping costs).

 

I'm 5'8" and a 6.5" Klockwerks make a noticeable difference, amd it doesn't look completely out of place for the style factor. I got mine used.

 

 

Your going to need a taller windshield for sure, I'm 6'1, and the 6" harley shield gets the wind over my head. I think you'll find the biggest problem comes from beneath the tank, around the turn signals. I just put the adjustable fairing wings on, and it solved 90% of my problem, I still think I'm going to try the Hd windsplitter too.

 

What he said.

 

Klock Werks 6.5 should be good for your height. I am 5"11 and un a 6.5 and get some wind but doesnt bounce my glasses off my face anymore and the dark tint looks like its made for the bike. Although I would like to run an 8.5 to see how much better it is.

 

Check out National Cycle. I have the Ultra low V-Stream in smoked and like it a lot. Price is about $100 so not too bad. I am around 5'9" myself.

 

Buy a leash for your glasses and and tighten it up, cheaper than a windshield.

 

I'm 6'1" with a stock seat. I tried a few sheilds (up to 10"). I settled on the Windsplitter. It looks the best (imo), and won't bounce my glasses. I still get a bit of buffeting on top of my head ...but a few miles into it and i"m slouching anyway. Not nearly as bad as the 4" stock though! You want smooth ..you have to go 10"!