FW windshield

[Ridernut]

Bought a new Freewheeler this past Saturday and absolutely love it. One issue is that it came with the short quick detach windshield. I would like the taller one which Harley shows on their web site. I looked at the instructions which show the parts breakdown and it shows part numbers for each height windshield (plastic only) but after checking with Harley they say I cant order them individually and must buy the complete kit. These look very similar to Road King windshields except for the docking mechanism. Anyone know if a Road King (plastic part only) will bolt to the Freewheeler hardware?

Thanks

 

[screwball]

Hmmmmm, you may want to check with another dealer's parts counter. IF each windshield has a different part number it stands to reason you can order them without the mounting brackets. My local dealer has 2 different mounting systems on thier bargain table in factory wrappings. If not, look at Memphis Shade or other manufactures. They sell windshields and components separately.... and a bit cheaper too!


Good Luck

 

[Sunman]

I would be interested in this too. When I bought my Freewheeler I test rode it with the short (16") windshield as they did not have the tall (20") windshield in stock. The 16" was way too short so they let me borrow a 20" Road King windshield until the 20" for the Freewheeler came in. The Road King fit fine on the Freewheeler. I would really like to have a 22" shield but I don't know if the 22" Road King Plastic only would fit my hardware so I too would be interested if anyone can confirm.

Thanks,

Sunman

 

[spowell928]

I test rode my Freewheeler with a road king windshield the dealer put on. It fit the mounting points just fine but there was a gap around the headlight that was wider than the Freewheeler windshield they were able to get me later. I got the 20'' and at 6'2 it is about the right height. Hope this helps.

 

[Keystone]

I test rode my Freewheeler with a road king windshield the dealer put on. It fit the mounting points just fine but there was a gap around the headlight that was wider than the Freewheeler windshield they were able to get me later. I got the 20'' and at 6'2 it is about the right height. Hope this helps.

:Agree: The headlight is smaller on the FW than the RK so there will be a large gap. And yes, they can order just the plastic. If they don't know how just head to a dealer that has parts guys that know what fits....

 

[Joe t.]

2018 FW windshield.

I have the only windshield my dealer offered. The hits me in the face and chest really hard. Are any others having this problem?

 

[ksol5]

my 2018 Freewheeler came with the tall HD quick detach windshield, the top of it lines up with my line of site which is no good. I bought a Long ride Road king windshield and that has a large gap around the headlight so I sent it back. I bought a Freedom 17" recurve shield, mounted it to the quick detach brackets and it fits perfectly and it looks great. I'm not sure yet how it will work yet until we can take a ride on it(we have snow here for another 2-3 months).

 

[rhino 2]

Kevin ..........Welcome to Trike-Talk,,,,,,:clapping:.....

 

[FreeJoe]

Your dealership just wants to make money and wont break it down for you

20" windshield part # 57400278

16" windshield part # 57400277

http://surdyke.com/PartsMain.aspx?PartNumber=57400278A&SubCatID=&CatID=&Name=&CatName=

 

[Moegy]

FW Windshields

I have had many Harley’s. Rather than mess with Dealer windshields I have gone aftermarket years ago. Best I’ve found is Freedom Shields. Made in Colorado. Many styles. Call factory and talk to owner. He will send what you decide and if you mount it WITH the plastic safety coating still on and if you then wanted one higher or lower you can exchange for another one. Thick plastic, polished edges, recurve or straight, tinted or plain. Try them, you will thank me. Here is a link.

https://freedomshields.net/product/freewheeler-windshield/