Street Glide windscreens - Again

Dr. Doolittle · Nov 3rd, 2009, 09:56 AM

Here's the conclusion I've come to after trying several Clearview shields, installing the fork baffle, and adding the fairing mounted air deflectors - we ride motorcycles and it's always going to be windy!

There's absolutely nothing wrong with trying to improve the situation but it can end up being a costly, never ending search for a non existent Holy Grail.

The Clearview with recurve works great and doesn't change the look of the bike that much. I'm not a fan of the more radical appearance of the Klockwerks or VStream type shields but if you like the way they look, give them a try. If you just want to try a taller shield, period, Fastaire has great prices on a wide variety of shields.

billnapabill · Nov 3rd, 2009, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Doolittle

Here's the conclusion I've come to after trying several Clearview shields, installing the fork baffle, and adding the fairing mounted air deflectors - we ride motorcycles and it's always going to be windy!

There's absolutely nothing wrong with trying to improve the situation but it can end up being a costly, never ending search for a non existent Holy Grail.

The Clearview with recurve works great and doesn't change the look of the bike that much. I'm not a fan of the more radical appearance of the Klockwerks or VStream type shields but if you like the way they look, give them a try. If you just want to try a taller shield, period, Fastaire has great prices on a wide variety of shields.

Check out Windvest's offerings too.
WindVest

STEVE07 · Nov 3rd, 2009, 02:52 PM

I didn't care for the windvest on my bike. My bike developed a handlebar shake over 80 mph. immediately after I installed it,checked tire balance and true and it was all fine,removed the windshield and put mine back on and it went away.I have been running the 8" clearview recurve for about 2 months now and I am happy with it.

billnapabill · Nov 3rd, 2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVE07

I didn't care for the windvest on my bike. My bike developed a handlebar shake over 80 mph. immediately after I installed it,checked tire balance and true and it was all fine,removed the windshield and put mine back on and it went away.I have been running the 8" clearview recurve for about 2 months now and I am happy with it.

First time I've heard of that.............What's different, between the Clearview and the Windvest? I know the Clearview is thicker............I think the Windvest for the Batwing is kinda squared off on the top corners and maybe the re-curve is more pronounced. On the Roadglide it works great.

Dr. Doolittle · Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEVE07

I didn't care for the windvest on my bike. My bike developed a handlebar shake over 80 mph. immediately after I installed it,checked tire balance and true and it was all fine,removed the windshield and put mine back on and it went away.I have been running the 8" clearview recurve for about 2 months now and I am happy with it.

Me too!!!

B-1B_Guy · Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:34 PM

I love my Clearview w/ recurve. If you do decide on Clearview, you can ask for a "blem", they're much cheaper and the blemish (on mine anyhow) is so tiny you don't see it unless you look for it.

STEVE07 · Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billnapabill

First time I've heard of that.............What's different, between the Clearview and the Windvest? I know the Clearview is thicker............I think the Windvest for the Batwing is kinda squared off on the top corners and maybe the re-curve is more pronounced. On the Roadglide it works great.

The windvest sits closer to upright on the batwing and combined with the more aggresive top curve it gave that handlebar shake or whatever you want to call it and took the fun out of high speed rides.For those that prefer to ride 70 and below all the time the windvest does kick the wind up and out of the way.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 09:56 AM	#11
Dr. Doolittle Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: Feb 2nd, 2008 Location: Woodstock, Georgia Posts: 3,559 My Mood:	Re: Street Glide windscreens - Again Here's the conclusion I've come to after trying several Clearview shields, installing the fork baffle, and adding the fairing mounted air deflectors - we ride motorcycles and it's always going to be windy! There's absolutely nothing wrong with trying to improve the situation but it can end up being a costly, never ending search for a non existent Holy Grail. The Clearview with recurve works great and doesn't change the look of the bike that much. I'm not a fan of the more radical appearance of the Klockwerks or VStream type shields but if you like the way they look, give them a try. If you just want to try a taller shield, period, Fastaire has great prices on a wide variety of shields. __________________ 2008 Street Glide

Nov 3rd, 2009, 02:52 PM	#13
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,071 My Mood:	Re: Street Glide windscreens - Again I didn't care for the windvest on my bike. My bike developed a handlebar shake over 80 mph. immediately after I installed it,checked tire balance and true and it was all fine,removed the windshield and put mine back on and it went away.I have been running the 8" clearview recurve for about 2 months now and I am happy with it. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:34 PM	#16
B-1B_Guy Play The Throttle Ride: 103" 2009 Ultra Classic Join Date: Apr 15th, 2009 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 249	Re: Street Glide windscreens - Again I love my Clearview w/ recurve. If you do decide on Clearview, you can ask for a "blem", they're much cheaper and the blemish (on mine anyhow) is so tiny you don't see it unless you look for it.

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