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[nightvet]

The answer is going to be dependent on your height. I got the mid-low HD shield and it's just about perfect. I'm 5'8".
The standard height I had on my previous RK Classic was at just the wrong height - if I pushed my self upright I'd just get over the edge and if I slouched just a bit I'd be looking through the lexan. With the mid-low I get plenty of protection and can see over the edge without problem. Like everyone else, I find the deflector worse than worthless, deflecting the wind right into my face.

[Hoist!]

The answer is going to be dependent on your height. I got the mid-low HD shield and it's just about perfect. I'm 5'8".
The standard height I had on my previous RK Classic was at just the wrong height - if I pushed my self upright I'd just get over the edge and if I slouched just a bit I'd be looking through the lexan. With the mid-low I get plenty of protection and can see over the edge without problem. Like everyone else, I find the deflector worse than worthless, deflecting the wind right into my face.

It's as if I've written that entire post myself NV! I'm 5-9 and bought the same windshield for the same reasons. My previous std. RK winshields were always too tall.

Hoist!

[Travelinshoes]

I'm 6' 2" and have the tall windshield and the tall boy seat on mine and the combo works perfect for me.  I can't compare the clearview, as I've never seen one, but I'm happy with the harley tall windshield.  As far as the flexing.....mine held up at 110.   


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[MJZ]

I have the Clearview re-curve 17", it is perfect for me at 5'10".

[Black Diamond]

I'm 5'9" and using the HD mid-low which works out perfect. The little smoked one is good looking when she's parked. JW

[Fruitcake]

The answer is going to be dependent on your height. I got the mid-low HD shield and it's just about perfect. I'm 5'8".
The standard height I had on my previous RK Classic was at just the wrong height - if I pushed my self upright I'd just get over the edge and if I slouched just a bit I'd be looking through the lexan. With the mid-low I get plenty of protection and can see over the edge without problem. Like everyone else, I find the deflector worse than worthless, deflecting the wind right into my face.

I have a 2007 SERC and I hate my stock windshield as well!

I'm 5' 8" as you are, my last bike was a 2002 RKC and that windshield was just a little to tall not by much I had the same problem as you had with that windshield!

If I sat up straight I was finer if I  slouched  down a bit I was looking thru the Lexan

OK!    Where did you get your windshield?   And is it a lot better than the stock one?

[Black Diamond]

Fruitcake

Here's the p/n on the windshield nightvet and I were referring to: Road King® Detachable King-Size Windshield - Mid-Low Profile 58325-06. It works great for me. The smoke stock one is strickly for looks. Mine is stuffed in storage somewhere.

[Grizzly]

Will the tall windshield give me better riding comfort? I have the stock oversized wind deflector on mine and its just high enough to deflect wind right into my face. Anyone have the tall windshield on their SERK?

Do yourself a favour and check out Memphis Shades.  You can have a tall windshield that has some colour in it to match your bike... Looks awesome!

Good luck with your choice and ride safe!

Take care,
Grizzly

[Fruitcake]

Fruitcake

Here's the p/n on the windshield nightvet and I were referring to: Road King® Detachable King-Size Windshield - Mid-Low Profile 58325-06. It works great for me. The smoke stock one is strickly for looks. Mine is stuffed in storage somewhere.

Thanks!

I will order one today!

[kona76]

Fruitcake

Here's the p/n on the windshield nightvet and I were referring to: Road King® Detachable King-Size Windshield - Mid-Low Profile 58325-06. It works great for me. The smoke stock one is strickly for looks. Mine is stuffed in storage somewhere.

Hey Black Diamond 110,

It's been a while, how you been? I am curious why everyone hates the stock Windshield so much? There must be overwhelming evidence to justify the additional expenses for the replacement, which seems so common. What's the deal?

So far, I have had little or no problems with the stock windshield, although, I've been a whopping 575 miles so far. Teach me fearless one.....


Mike K.
kona76

[Black Diamond]

Hey Mike

My problem with the stocked smoker is it buffers just enough to direct the passing air directly into my face knocking my glasses about. After 30 or 40 miles of constantly adjusting my eyes, I figure it ain't worth it. She rides better naked than with the little smoker on.    For riding around town, work and the like I guess it would be ok but when I'm riding I perfer something I'm just able to look over. More comfort and I can hear her purring while I ride. My music is my motor.

I'm not sure about the fearless thing, last time I got shot at I recall being scared chitless!  After we were done I mean! 

JW

[Fruitcake]

Fruitcake

Here's the p/n on the windshield nightvet and I were referring to: Road King® Detachable King-Size Windshield - Mid-Low Profile 58325-06. It works great for me. The smoke stock one is strickly for looks. Mine is stuffed in storage somewhere.



 On the HD web site it says I need this part # kit 58221-04. Did you buy this mounting kit as well? And if you did how much was it? I can't find it on the web site for some reason!

[nightvet]

You don't need it - that's to provide the mounting hardware on the Road King Custom which comes without windshield mounting hardware. The mid-low will mount on the same hardware the little smoker uses.

[ad2]

I really like the looks of the small original shield, but on long trips I was getting plastered with bugs. At each gas stop I had to do a complete "debugging" of my glasses, my face, my teeth!!!

The Clearview 17" is a nice alternative.

[Fruitcake]

You don't need it - that's to provide the mounting hardware on the Road King Custom which comes without windshield mounting hardware. The mid-low will mount on the same hardware the little smoker uses.

Thanks again, I'm sick of my helmet and glasses almost ripping my head off by the stock windshield and for saving me money!