Larger Windshield Advice Needed

carolinakid1 · 05-01-2011, 06:56 PM

I am thinking about getting a larger/taller windshield, maybe one with a "flip" at the top. Any suggestions, advice, warnings? I am 6' 2" and sitting on an Airhawk so I am significantly above the top of the OEM windshield.

recumbentbob · 05-01-2011, 07:19 PM

I have had the Clearview shields on other bikes and really like them.
I had the tinted ones.

caddman11 · 05-02-2011, 07:46 AM

I bought the Clearview with the re-curve and +2" and really like it. I'm 6'4 and now I don't have to put my shield all the way to the top. I added a sheepskin with an Airhawk and it can still go a little bit higher if it needs too. Watch their bargain bin for a blemish--you can save some money because it's got a scratch on it you can hardly find; your windshield is going to have some scratches after the first ride anyway. I did get the vent and it does help on those really not days, and also got the clear, beggars can't be choosy.

tonik · 05-02-2011, 12:09 PM

+1 on the Clearview. Add the re-curve to it. It tosses the wind a couple of extra inches upwards before it comes back at you. I am 6' 1 and found that at the stock height the wind was several inches above my helmet. They are also about an inch wider on each side, that also helps a lot.

cactusjack · 05-02-2011, 02:53 PM

You need a taller windshield!

Is that advice large enough for you?

**glwilson** · 05-02-2011, 05:46 PM

For what it is worth as a reminder... the top of the windshield should be level with the bridge of your nose.

Measure this in more of a slumped position, because you won't be riding straight-up after a few miles.

One member here got a little pissed when this recommendation was offered... he said he has never had any problem with the shield getting to where he couldn't see through it. We'll someday see how that works out for him I am most sure. ::)

CJ... pipe-down... you damned Harley rider!!!

cactusjack · 05-02-2011, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

For what it is worth as a reminder... the top of the windshield should be level with the bridge of your nose.

Measure this in more of a slumped position, because you won't be riding straight-up after a few miles.

One member here got a little pissed when this recommendation was offered... he said he has never had any problem with the shield getting to where he couldn't see through it. We'll someday see how that works out for him I am most sure. ::)

CJ... pipe-down... you damned Harley rider!!!

He said he wanted "larger windshield advice". I was just trying to be helpful. Sheesh!

carolinakid1 · 05-03-2011, 10:27 AM

Yes, CJ, notice it said "larger/taller". I was covering my bases. :-)
The Clearviews come both taller and WIDER which makes them LARGER. :-)
Such a grammarian.

05-01-2011, 06:56 PM	#1
carolinakid1 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 528	Larger Windshield Advice Needed I am thinking about getting a larger/taller windshield, maybe one with a "flip" at the top. Any suggestions, advice, warnings? I am 6' 2" and sitting on an Airhawk so I am significantly above the top of the OEM windshield. __________________ Mike Bryant "CarolinaKid" 2007 Candy Red/Titanium Nomad VBA # 1203 AMA # 1088875 VROC # 30589 Patriot Guard Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2011, 07:19 PM	#2
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Larger Windshield Advice Needed I have had the Clearview shields on other bikes and really like them. I had the tinted ones. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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05-02-2011, 07:46 AM	#3
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Larger Windshield Advice Needed I bought the Clearview with the re-curve and +2" and really like it. I'm 6'4 and now I don't have to put my shield all the way to the top. I added a sheepskin with an Airhawk and it can still go a little bit higher if it needs too. Watch their bargain bin for a blemish--you can save some money because it's got a scratch on it you can hardly find; your windshield is going to have some scratches after the first ride anyway. I did get the vent and it does help on those really not days, and also got the clear, beggars can't be choosy.
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05-02-2011, 12:09 PM	#4
tonik Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 714	Larger Windshield Advice Needed +1 on the Clearview. Add the re-curve to it. It tosses the wind a couple of extra inches upwards before it comes back at you. I am 6' 1 and found that at the stock height the wind was several inches above my helmet. They are also about an inch wider on each side, that also helps a lot.
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05-02-2011, 02:53 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Larger Windshield Advice Needed You need a taller windshield! Is that advice large enough for you? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-02-2011, 05:46 PM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Larger Windshield Advice Needed For what it is worth as a reminder... the top of the windshield should be level with the bridge of your nose. Measure this in more of a slumped position, because you won't be riding straight-up after a few miles. One member here got a little pissed when this recommendation was offered... he said he has never had any problem with the shield getting to where he couldn't see through it. We'll someday see how that works out for him I am most sure. ::) CJ... pipe-down... you damned Harley rider!!! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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05-03-2011, 10:27 AM	#8
carolinakid1 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 528	Larger Windshield Advice Needed Yes, CJ, notice it said "larger/taller". I was covering my bases. :-) The Clearviews come both taller and WIDER which makes them LARGER. :-) Such a grammarian. __________________ Mike Bryant "CarolinaKid" 2007 Candy Red/Titanium Nomad VBA # 1203 AMA # 1088875 VROC # 30589 Patriot Guard
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