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[Hawg]

just another opinion, but I use two different clearview shields with the recurve. I like the 8" for local riding and the 9 1/2 inch for highway trips because of rain. They both work perfectly delivering the wind and rain "over" my helmet.

however, air coming from other directions were very annoying on the SG for me. So, I put the two adjustable wings on the side of the batwing, and installed the metal scoop between the forks that redirect the air downward. now it is like riding in a car. No rain or air when not wanted and better air flow if you open the wings and direct that fairing air flow towards you.

I do get an occasion scratch from rocks being thrown up, etc. but I bought the clearview kit which has three grades of scratch removal and polish ability. that stuff works wonders. I even used it to take the scratches out of a softail shield after dropping the stupid thing on a gravel road...
jb

do you have pics?

[GtreetSlide]

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[Fired00d]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[GtreetSlide]

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[GtreetSlide]

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[CVOBros2]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I ended up getting a "Freedom Shield" from John at http://freedomshields.net he is offering a 15% off CVO Forum discount in the vendor section.  I posted some pics of my bike with the new shield on it here:

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=49103.0;all

Check them out!


Great quality product, great fit and finish, American made and awesome price and discount.  I can't say enough good things about John and his products!

[Kevinski]

What size freedom did you go for?

[CVOBros2]

I ended up getting the 7" Dark Grey...  there is a link on my previous post that shows some pics...   

[Sea Biscuit]

installed the metal scoop between the forks

 do you have pics?

I don't know if GtreetSlide replied to you Hawg, but I think he was referring to this:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441845999&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302290755&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302290755&bmUID=1274930337950&bmLocale=en_US

[Lucky88]

I ended up getting the 7" Dark Grey...  there is a link on my previous post that shows some pics...   

Did the buffetting go away with this shield? Is it better than the stock?

[kevdon]

just installed the 9 in. freedom shield on my ultra after trying 3 different shields from another sponsor. the freedom shield is definitely the superior windshield.  no wind or buffeting. would recommend it over any other one out there.

[GtreetSlide]

I don't know if GtreetSlide replied to you Hawg, but I think he was referring to this:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441845999&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302290755&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302290755&bmUID=1274930337950&bmLocale=en_US

Thanks. yes, that is the part. the parts guys told me it came on some bikes way back but they stopped installing them due to heat problems with the motors. He told me I should take it off when temps get high 90's but I have run it in 107 degree desert heat with no problems. Of course my bike is tuned to run cooler and I don't have lowers either. One thing I can say is that it really stops that updraft on my SG. If I want a breeze I just position the side wings to aim it back at me. All buffetting issues disappeared with the baffle, wings, and taller shield. Almost like being in a car with the windows closed. Also keeps most of the water off during rains as well..

jb

[CVOBros2]

Hey GtreetSlide,

What seat do you have on your bike?  I would really like to change this stock CVO junk seat for something with more padding, taller and more passenger pillion.  That one looks good.

Thanks

[Steve_G]

Has anyone tried the Vstream windshield from National Cycle?

[GtreetSlide]

Hey GtreetSlide,

What seat do you have on your bike?  I would really like to change this stock CVO junk seat for something with more padding, taller and more passenger pillion.  That one looks good.

Thanks

It's just a plain old HD Sundowner for SGs... Comfortable enough for me, the stock seat was like sitting on a board..

jb