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[Screamin]

Because the "tunnels" of air go right past the rider's ears I suspect it would not be very good for a passenger??

[grandpadoc]

 The screen looks good.  It gets a resounding endorsement for appearance.  Riding with it, however, is ok but definitely not great.  At least not in a half helmet.

I wonder what it would look like partially painted with the upper area left clear. It's got some potential with cosmetics. Doc

[Twolanerider]

Because the "tunnels" of air go right past the rider's ears I suspect it would not be very good for a passenger??

It's hard to hold your hand behind you to find the airstream while going down the road.  Other cars' drivers look at you funny while you're doing it too.

The airstream that seems to account for a moderately noisy ride is not right against your head.  It's 10" or so outboard of your head.  It really is a tunnel of air you can find with your hand though.  Hold you hand farther in front of your head and block that stream some and the noise subsides some. 

Allowing my hand to walk back to see what it would be like in the passenger's position my impression was that the wind stream starts to either break up or turn outward farther very quickly after it passes the rider's shoulders.  Maybe we cause enough of a bubble to turn it or maybe it's the shape of the windshield.  Just don't know.  But it feels like the passenger might be better off then the rider.  Will need to get a passenger on to know for sure though.

[Twolanerider]

I wonder what it would look like partially painted with the upper area left clear. It's got some potential with cosmetics. Doc

     We can never just leave stuff alone.   

[uneak]

BS, the 12" Klock Werks shield is perfect if you fit well behind the shield.  I have a Road Glide and the stock shield was dead center in my eysight so for clear sight i had to look over the sheild or duck down to look though it, otherwise my vision was blurred.  I bought the 10" HD smoked and it could see over it perfectly, but the wind at 80 was stupid and it wanted to rip my helmut off.  I have the 12" Klock Werks and it's the perfect compromise and it looks slick.  I think the shield sucks if you sit tall on your bike.  If you eye level is well above the stock shield, don't waste your money and buy the Klock Werks shield.  I am 5'7" and i fit perfect behind the Klock Werks shield.  It was the perfect replacement.  Hopefully this helps someone measure up before they cough up $169 bucks.  Klock Werks needs to get rid of the short flare and make a 14" shield that would suit taller riders.  Picture with the 10" HD tinted, anyone want it?

[Robmay]

Because the "tunnels" of air go right past the rider's ears I suspect it would not be very good for a passenger??

I had this shield (12") on my bike also, 2007 RG. Three things I did not like and caused my to take it off and go back with the stock 13":

1. Not sturdy in the wind. Even made rattling noise.
2. Wind noise.
3. Funneled a lot more wind into my wife as the passenger.

[tdowell65]

Hate to hear that it's bad for the passenger.  I rented a rg over the weekend as I'm waiting on 09 cvo to show up and it had the I assume 10 Hd shield.  It was okay but if I sat up straight I couldn't keep my glasss on.  It was rattiling my helmet pretty good.  I ordered the 12 kw tint shield hoping that it would fix that.  I love the look of the roadglide but with the tall windshields on them makes the fairing look even bigger.

[bbrown]

Hate to hear that it's bad for the passenger.  I rented a rg over the weekend as I'm waiting on 09 cvo to show up and it had the I assume 10 Hd shield.  It was okay but if I sat up straight I couldn't keep my glasss on.  It was rattiling my helmet pretty good.  I ordered the 12 kw tint shield hoping that it would fix that.  I love the look of the roadglide but with the tall windshields on them makes the fairing look even bigger.

WOW ...ALL GOOD POINTS...I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE KLOCK WERKS (12") WILL NOT GIVE ME THE RELIEF FROM THE WIND TURBULANCE .. AND STILL HAVE GOOD LOOKS...BY THE WAY I AM 5'9" 

Any other good looking options out there? THE 2009 serg DEFINITELY NEEDS SOMETHING THE WIND FROM THAT THING AT 65 RALLY SUCKS

[Twolanerider]

WOW ...ALL GOOD POINTS...I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE KLOCK WERKS (12") WILL NOT GIVE ME THE RELIEF FROM THE WIND TURBULANCE .. AND STILL HAVE GOOD LOOKS...BY THE WAY I AM 5'9" 

Any other good looking options out there? THE 2009 serg DEFINITELY NEEDS SOMETHING THE WIND FROM THAT THING AT 65 RALLY SUCKS

We're just about the same height.  I had to take the Klock Werks off.  Gave it a shot and tried to get used to it.  After a time had to give up though.  Very very loud and too much turbulence.

[bbrown]

We're just about the same height.  I had to take the Klock Werks off.  Gave it a shot and tried to get used to it.  After a time had to give up though.  Very very loud and too much turbulence.

Any other options   I thinking we are back to the standard 12"  RG

[Twolanerider]

Any other options   I thinking we are back to the standard 12"  RG

I used the 14" Clearview.  Everything with it is good. 

Only qualifier I'd mention is that is with the Corbin seat.  It sets higher.  With the stock seat I'd use a 12" Clearview.

[Cvostu]

i use the 6" windshield that they use on the  05 and have no wind problems at all. And I'm 6ft 2. The Clockwerks has that goofy shape that looks awful, and by the comments doesn't seem worth it.

[bbrown]

I used the 14" Clearview.  Everything with it is good. 

Only qualifier I'd mention is that is with the Corbin seat.  It sets higher.  With the stock seat I'd use a 12" Clearview.

Thanks for the advice

[bribe36]

Anything out there that would work well for 6'3". I have the CVO and I really need to put something / anything else on.

[Bungy]

Anything out there that would work well for 6'3". I have the CVO and I really need to put something / anything else on.

I've had the Clearview on both the '04 & the '08, can't beat them in my opinion. Call John @ Clearview Shields, he'll walk you through the measurement process. Also if you're not happy w/ it, you can exchange it. (1-800-798-6089)