I'm really glad you posted this thread. I am literally about to buy either the long ride shields (LRS) 10 inch or the freedom 10".

Here is my question for anyone who has used both.....

Freedom claims a 2 inch wind lift

LRS claims a 4 inch lift...

So theoretically the LRS turns a 10 inch a 14 and the Freedom turns a 10 into a 12.

Is this the case? Anyone have experience? The reason why is I'm 6'7 and the stock 12 inch still gives me a little wind buffeting. If I slouch down an inch or two the buffeting decreases. So to me it means I need like a 12-14 inch shield ( wind effect wise or actually that tall of one with the stock shape). I have a 7 inch standard shape and a 10 inch standard shape and the wind beats the hell out of my head. To the point where my vision is affected because my head is bouncing all over the friggen place.

So I'm right in the middle of the range between the two...

I guess the answer should be LRS since they supposedly push the air up more....

On the other hand Freedom has a much thicker shield (polished edge too).



Anyway... Any tall riders (6'6 and above) try both of these out and have an opinion on which one pushes the air higher?

 

+1 on that!

 

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Originally Posted by SurfnRide

I'm really glad you posted this thread. I am literally about to buy either the long ride shields (LRS) 10 inch or the freedom 10". So theoretically the LRS turns a 10 inch a 14

Baloney!! With a LRS 10" recurve I get more buffeting at HWY speeds (60mph+) than the stock 12" windshield. I'm 5'10".
My son is around 6'4" with the LRS 12" recurve and commented that while the 12" recurve gives him better wind protection than the stock shield his passenger experiences more buffeting than the stock shield. the LRS recurve that I have is just as good or better than the stock 12" windshield under HWY speeds. I understand that my results seem to be contrary to most posts about the LRS recurve windshields but that's my experience with it. All you can do is try one for yourself and see what works for you.

 

Surprised that Clearview Shields hasn't been mentioned...we originated the recurve on motorcycle windshields and have been serving riders worldwide for 27 years now. I'd love to give our input and thoughts, so feel free to contact me at your convenience.

 

Freedom Shield makes a great shield they are slightly thicker but they are definetly a nice shield

 

I posted this on another thread but figured I should copy it here also.

Update on the LRS.... (Keep in mind I am only working on shields that are below my line of sight. I don't want to have to look through a shield. Don't like the distortion between my helmet visor and the shield. Plus I hate when bugs cover it or when it rains if you're looking through it.

Sooo...

Here is my full report with and without the lower main fairing air deflectors. Keep in mind my lower fairings are not on the bike due to the 2 inch longer shift/brake levers. Also wearing a 3/4 HJC IS-33 with the full face visor and drop down darker shade. I'm 6'7 230 with stock seat & bars.

WITHOUT LOWER MAIN FAIRING AIR DEFLECTORS:

12 inch stock windshield - Right in my line of sight. Hated it. Wind buffeting wasn't terrible but it wasn't ideal between the line of sight and the wind. Caught wind from below the main fairing that still kicked my head around too. ( don't understand how some guys who are 5'10 are saying the stock 12 incher is right in their line of site whne I'm 6'7 and it's in my line of sight... weird..

7 inch reg windshield - Just sucked across the board. Lots of road visability but that is the only positive. Maybe if you're a bar hopper who never does long rides this will work but then why not buy a non touring bike? Never will go with that 7 inch again. Into the trash it went.

10 inch regular windshield - Better than the 12 inch for visability but got still got my butt kicked with the buffeting from above and below.

10 inch ultra recurve from LRS - Definitely creates a better pocket of air. Would I say that it's perfect? No but these are motorcycles not cars. Once you hit 55-65 though it basically has the same effect as the reg 10 inch windshield. Maybe "slightly" better...

WITH Lower Fairing Air Deflector:

12 inch stock windshield - Nothing changes here. My line of sight is still jacked.

7 inch reg windshield - Better with the air deflector but not something I would want for any sort of distance.

10 inch regular windshield - Once the air deflector was on I had less
updraft" from below but my head was still getting rocked from above. Helped decrease the amount of head "shake" so the buffeting didn't blurr my vision.

10 inch ultra recurve from LRS - O.K. Now I'm starting to get this. With the lower deflectors and the recurve design I'm in a pretty neutral air pocket. Buuuttt... Once I hit 55-60+ I'm back in the same boat.


So I guess I could try it with the lower crash bar fairings on but that's kind of pointless for me since I'd rather have the longer shift/brake levers than more lower wind protection. And I live in So-Cal so I don't need the lower fairings for warmth.


Ohhh... I did notice one thing about the air deflectors on the main fairing. You get more "head shake" on the bars since you have more surface area deflecting the wind. So you give up helmet buffeting to get a shakier steering ride. NOT BAD THOUGH. But noticable. Also I can move my legs on and off the highway pegs with less effort with the lower main fairing air deflectors and I get less updraft when my legs do go out on the pegs. Mama told me she gets blasted when I stick my legs out and it creates more turbulance for her (before I put the air deflectors on). Damn long legs!

P.S. I think I'm going to get the LRS flat top recurve and keep the better of the two... Will report back on that shield also.

 

Here is your answer for your windshield question:

http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/c...h_model=hr-053

I wouldn't run anything else.