windshield

[bikernutgoofy]

can some one tell me what size the windshield is on the 2015 Tri Guide as it seems a bit low and my head is getting buffered around and here in NH we don't need helmets and also it makes my eyes water, please no lectures that I should wear a brain bucket, been riding for 52 years and I am set in my ways. thanks

[riden2low]

10 inch ?

[lah2420]

Not sure on size, but are you running with the vent open or closed? The dealer said head buffet is less with the vent open. I haven't even tried to close it to see if there was a difference.

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Pretty sure it's 10". The buffeting is affected with the vent closed or opened ... I prefer open, even when really cold. Pushes the air over my head. Haven't had anyone for any length of time on the back so can't speak to the co rider, BOB, or who ever you want to call the back seater.

[Livin2Ride]

As stated the factory windshiled is a 10 inch.

I'm running a LRS 10 inch Ultra Wide windshield http://www.longrideshields.com/product_p/ultra-w-14.htm

and these http://www.jescustomaccents.com/prod...&categoryId=34

No more buffet, but do keep the vent open it does help.

[bikernutgoofy]

well I have the 3 pouch and it doesn't let much air up and over

[WindyOne]

Curious if the wind on a 10 inch windshield is buffeting your head how tall are you and how far over the windshield are you looking?

[0pini0nated]

I found this video to be helpful ~

How To Measure Your Shield -

[bikernutgoofy]

I am only 5'8" but my head seems to be totally over the shield so I guess I will have to try measuring and see if the next size would be better

[sgtmitch]

We went with a freedom shield from here:

http://freedomshields.net/Windshields.html

Good product, not flimsy and does a good job of pushing the wind up and over. Went with a 14" I believe.

[riden2low]

We went with a freedom shield from here:

http://freedomshields.net/Windshields.html

Good product, not flimsy and does a good job of pushing the wind up and over. Went with a 14" I believe.

same here. Went with a 9"

[DonC]

We went with a freedom shield from here:

http://freedomshields.net/Windshields.html

Good product, not flimsy and does a good job of pushing the wind up and over. Went with a 14" I believe.

Curious how the shield is working now. i am looking at replacing my stock shield as well. I really like the ideas coming from the website on this shield!

[consitter]

10 inch ?

This.

[sgtmitch]

Curious how the shield is working now. i am looking at replacing my stock shield as well. I really like the ideas coming from the website on this shield!

It works great. No regrets whatsoever. It looks great and it's thicker than the stock shield with a polished edge. Unfortunately all of these shields no matter the make, to my knowledge, still are subject to the fine scratches from cleaning or whatever since they are plastics. I prefer to use "Plexus" cleaner and I'm careful with pressure and always use clean microfiber towels. It still looks great.

[consitter]

It works great. No regrets whatsoever. It looks great and it's thicker than the stock shield with a polished edge. Unfortunately all of these shields no matter the make, to my knowledge, still are subject to the fine scratches from cleaning or whatever since they are plastics. I prefer to use "Plexus" cleaner and I'm careful with pressure and always use clean microfiber towels. It still looks great.

So far (knock on wood), I haven't had any problem with scratches on my OEM windshield. But I'll tell you what...I bought a Clearview shield for another bike in the past, and cleaned it at a gas station. It was scratched it so bad that it was no longer usable with just one pass of the glass cleaner. I will never buy another Clearview product again because of that. No windshield should ever be that easily scratched.

I got a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach when it happened. I had just blown $150.

[DonC]

It works great. No regrets whatsoever. It looks great and it's thicker than the stock shield with a polished edge. Unfortunately all of these shields no matter the make, to my knowledge, still are subject to the fine scratches from cleaning or whatever since they are plastics. I prefer to use "Plexus" cleaner and I'm careful with pressure and always use clean microfiber towels. It still looks great.

curious on size ordered. Did you get one like they suggest or you like looking thru windshield. ?
Thanks

[Steve on 3]

I bought the tallest HD windspilttter which was shorter than my stock 10 inch. It hits about the middle of my neck. I then bought the 15 inch HD which it just above eye level. It stopped the buffeting. I didn't find the HD windsplitter to be too much help. But I have a long torso, equivalent to 6'4"

[DK Custom Products]

In the winter I run a tall recurve from LRS, it's called "The Ultra 2014", I believe the one I have is the 14". Keeps the cold and rain/snow/sleet off pretty well.

In the warmer months I'm running the stock windshield. I get a bit of buffeting, but not bad. I have the stock seat with an airhawk and then sheepskin, so I'm sitting a couple of inches higher.

Kevin