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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by viking, Mar 11, 2011.

  1. viking

    viking New Member

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    I sit high in the saddle on my streetglide and have tried a few different hieght windshields and have not found anything that is really good for me.I have settled on a 61/2 inch harley windscreen.I was wondering if anyone had anything good or bad to say about the recurve shields.They say they send the air about 2 inches higher,if so that might help me.Also is there any way to keep my beard out of my eyes?I have to tie it to keep it down.Cutting it is not an option.the batwing will go first.
    Viking
    viking, Mar 11, 2011
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    hi Viking

    just look over it not threw it. I made mine for $12.00 just to find out what was best. Im a short guy with a reach seat.I copied the bottom of the old windshield and cut it out.
    Pushed it up 2 inches up and marked the top and cut it out. I think I will try to take a hair dryer and roll the top a little next. I go the lexon at Home Depot. i'ts a little thinner but it works fine at 80 mph.

    Good luck Ole Ted
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    you didnt mention whether ya like to look over or through.........i like to look through, others look over. dont know much about the recurves. keep the hair ties handy......hair loves blowing in the wind, and that is one of the greatest things of riding!!!!!!! being in the wind!!!! i have had the same problem since 67':):D
    chucktx, Mar 11, 2011
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    also those little wing that cost about 25-30 bucks & screw on the lower edge of the batming help , along with the chrome spike looking wind defeleters that bold on just behing the faring to side of the front end , you'll still get the wind , but the beard wont fly as much , I had the same problum then added these parts , Now I get the wind & beard just flows well :D & I like to look through the bug catcher
    cowboy, Mar 11, 2011
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  6. viking

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    Thanks cowboy I will try the deflectors that go on the side of the fairing.The ones that go on the side of the fork last time I checked were not available for a streetglide because of the signal light location.I am looking over the windshield and have tried 41/2, 61/2, 8 ,9 inch .they all still shake my glasses so bad that I sometimes have a hard time to see.8&9 inch is starting to help a bit but I really do not like the look.That is why if a 61/2 with recurve would push the air up to 81/2 it may be o k for me .I geuss I will have to try one.thanks again
    Viking
    viking, Mar 12, 2011
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  7. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    viking they have a few different colors clear- Black - smoke good luck
    cowboy, Mar 12, 2011
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  8. FLHTbiker

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    FLHTbiker, Mar 12, 2011
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  9. cowboy

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    don't think I would like the one for the E Glide that curves back so far into my face
    cowboy, Mar 12, 2011
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Nope, me neither.
    FLHTbiker, Mar 12, 2011
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