FLHR Windshield Height

Sharky1948 · Oct 15th, 2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

I found I could look over or through the shield on mine at 5'10". I liked it that way depending on the ride.
We're around the same height so ride it a bit before making any decisions.

Hey Glider...I'm just shy of 6'. I just slouch a lot!

glider · Oct 15th, 2008, 12:34 PM

Yep, I guess that would be a problem for you then.

biglew55 · Oct 15th, 2008, 12:50 PM

I cut mine twice, and it was STILL to short!

joyflyin · Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:25 PM

Good advice about only taking off a little at a time. I knew about the measure twice & cut once, but when you measure wrong, ( I was consistent though) it's still wrong. I won't mention a $600 bicycle fork that became a wall decoration, a Christmas tree of sorts, and a modified beer holder.

USMCCWO5 · Oct 23rd, 2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by biglew55

I cut mine twice, and it was STILL to short!

Now that is funny!

sporty16001 · Oct 24th, 2008, 01:05 PM

Just wondered why everyone seems to cut the top of the shield?

When I got my 2001 Ultra the shield had some stress cracks from the previous owner tightening it too much. The dealer replaced the shield for me and I retained the old one. I then used the new shield as a pattern for the bottom placement of the holes etc. and took two inches off the bottom of the shield with a Dremel tool after marking it with a marker. Result is that I have a short shield, 6 inches and a tall shield eight inches. I used a cutting wheel on the Dremel and a medium speed which did a fairly nice job. Any imperfections in the cut are hidden by the fairing anyway.

I realize that this won't work for a Road King but it works great for the Ultra.

harleyjim · Oct 26th, 2008, 05:42 AM

Hey All,

I'm a tall guy and my windshield on my road king is tall as well and I can just barely see over the top. I found it nice though if I want to see over it I can but on those chilly days we get here in Florida you can sit lower on the seat and completely block the wind from your face. I would ride it a while and see if you get used to it before you cut it down.

smitty901 · Oct 26th, 2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by harleyjim

Hey All,

I'm a tall guy and my windshield on my road king is tall as well and I can just barely see over the top. I found it nice though if I want to see over it I can but on those chilly days we get here in Florida you can sit lower on the seat and completely block the wind from your face. I would ride it a while and see if you get used to it before you cut it down.

Always a good idea to ride it awhile before making any real changes.
Real bummer to cut shield down then find you want a different seat. chnage seat find shiild is now to short. Same with bars.

synergy46 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 02:11 AM

I have a 09 RK and am 6 ft 1. I am thinking I need to take of 1.5 inches. How does that measure up to what others have done?

Oct 15th, 2008, 12:34 PM	#12
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,048 My Mood:	Re: FLHR Windshield Height Yep, I guess that would be a problem for you then. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 15th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#13
biglew55 Community Guru Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Oct 1st, 2008 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 2,263 My Mood:	Re: FLHR Windshield Height I cut mine twice, and it was STILL to short! __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean Ride it hard and ride it far!

Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:25 PM	#14
joyflyin Community Leader Ride: 2005 Deuce Join Date: Jan 5th, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,472 My Mood:	Re: FLHR Windshield Height Good advice about only taking off a little at a time. I knew about the measure twice & cut once, but when you measure wrong, ( I was consistent though) it's still wrong. I won't mention a $600 bicycle fork that became a wall decoration, a Christmas tree of sorts, and a modified beer holder.

Oct 24th, 2008, 01:05 PM	#16
sporty16001 Start The Engine Ride: 2001 Ultra Classic Join Date: Jun 26th, 2007 Location: Butler,Pennsylvania Posts: 11 My Mood:	Re: FLHR Windshield Height Just wondered why everyone seems to cut the top of the shield? When I got my 2001 Ultra the shield had some stress cracks from the previous owner tightening it too much. The dealer replaced the shield for me and I retained the old one. I then used the new shield as a pattern for the bottom placement of the holes etc. and took two inches off the bottom of the shield with a Dremel tool after marking it with a marker. Result is that I have a short shield, 6 inches and a tall shield eight inches. I used a cutting wheel on the Dremel and a medium speed which did a fairly nice job. Any imperfections in the cut are hidden by the fairing anyway. I realize that this won't work for a Road King but it works great for the Ultra.

Oct 26th, 2008, 05:42 AM	#17
harleyjim New Family Ride: 2006 RoadKing Police Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Hollywood, Florida Posts: 6 My Mood:	Re: FLHR Windshield Height Hey All, I'm a tall guy and my windshield on my road king is tall as well and I can just barely see over the top. I found it nice though if I want to see over it I can but on those chilly days we get here in Florida you can sit lower on the seat and completely block the wind from your face. I would ride it a while and see if you get used to it before you cut it down.

Jul 2nd, 2009, 02:11 AM	#19
synergy46 Start The Engine Ride: 2009 FLHRC Join Date: Jun 17th, 2009 Location: bellingham, wa Posts: 19 My Mood:	Re: FLHR Windshield Height I have a 09 RK and am 6 ft 1. I am thinking I need to take of 1.5 inches. How does that measure up to what others have done? __________________ 2009 FLHRC

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