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[rlavigna]

Thanks Mike.

I had a dark tinted shield at 1 point. Obviously looking over it is fine if you are tall enough, but seeing through it at night is sometimes a problem. I went with the smoked one. Just my $.02
         

[JCZ]

How do you like the Dark tinted windshield versus a Smoke tint?  Any issues with seeing through it or over it?

I've never been O.K. with looking through a windshield.  That probably came from my first twenty years of riding without one, all together.   The lipped windshield (I have a Windvest) you want to get it where it's about 2" short of your line of site when sitting in riding position in the saddle. 

That way you're looking over the top of it yet there isn't any wind buffeting of your head or helmet (the whole purpose of the lip on the windshield).

[rlavigna]

Thanks for your feedback.  I agree and never look a windshield. I will probably go with an 8" shield with the lip/curve.  Still not sure whether to go with a light tint or dark tint. 

I've never been O.K. with looking through a windshield.  That probably came from my first twenty years of riding without one, all together.   The lipped windshield (I have a Windvest) you want to get it where it's about 2" short of your line of site when sitting in riding position in the saddle. 

That way you're looking over the top of it yet there isn't any wind buffeting of your head or helmet (the whole purpose of the lip on the windshield).

[JCZ]

Thanks for your feedback.  I agree and never look a windshield. I will probably go with an 8" shield with the lip/curve.  Still not sure whether to go with a light tint or dark tint. 

I'm 6'4" and sit on a Corbin seat (a little lower than stock seat height) and I use an 8" dark tint (and eye level is about 2" over the shield).  My wife is about 5'8", she sits on a Corbin and she uses the 6" dark tint.  She also looks over the top with no issues. 

If you're looking over the top (instead of through it), the color of tint shouldn't have any bearing.  We use the dark tint because we feel it looks better on the bikes.

[rlavigna]

I am 5'11"... John at Clearview suggested the 8".  Now, I am not sure if I should get the 6.5" or 8"??  I may have to trial and error by trying the 8".  Which would you suggest for a 5'11" person?

I'm 6'4" and sit on a Corbin seat (a little lower than stock seat height) and I use an 8" dark tint (and eye level is about 2" over the shield).  My wife is about 5'8", she sits on a Corbin and she uses the 6" dark tint.  She also looks over the top with no issues. 

If you're looking over the top (instead of through it), the color of tint shouldn't have any bearing.  We use the dark tint because we feel it looks better on the bikes.

[Wheelsnkeels]

I am 5'11"... John at Clearview suggested the 8".  Now, I am not sure if I should get the 6.5" or 8"??  I may have to trial and error by trying the 8".  Which would you suggest for a 5'11" person?

I'm 5'9" have the clearview 8" and see over it just fine med smoked
Prefer the darker look as well but got a deal from a riding buddy who used it one day and ordered a 10"

Love it works well I like the factory 4" and was afraid it would look bad but it looks OK. Will still use the factory around town and this on trips.

[rlavigna]

Thanks.

I'm 5'9" have the clearview 8" and see over it just fine med smoked
Prefer the darker look as well but got a deal from a riding buddy who used it one day and ordered a 10"

Love it works well I like the factory 4" and was afraid it would look bad but it looks OK. Will still use the factory around town and this an trips.

[JCZ]

I am 5'11"... John at Clearview suggested the 8".  Now, I am not sure if I should get the 6.5" or 8"??  I may have to trial and error by trying the 8".  Which would you suggest for a 5'11" person?

It may turn in to trial & error.  But knowing how the 6" fits my wife, I'd suggest that you go with the 8" first.

[mjb765]

I have the 6.5" and I look way over it, but that is what sutis me and I am vertically challenged

[rlavigna]

Ok... I ordered the 8".  Thanks for the info.

[JCZ]

Keep us posted.....let us know how it works for you.  Did you go with the dark tint or smoke?

[rlavigna]

I went with the smoke.  I do like the look of the darker tint more and may have to get a dark one in the future.

Keep us posted.....let us know how it works for you.  Did you go with the dark tint or smoke?

[CVOTequila]

JCZ-

I just installed the Kury lic. plate mount.....looks outstanding!  How were you able to remove the reflectors from the front forks without damaging the chrome?  The same goes with the reflector inserts on the saddle bag latches?

[mjb765]

JCZ-

I just installed the Kury lic. plate mount.....looks outstanding!  How were you able to remove the reflectors from the front forks without damaging the chrome?  The same goes with the reflector inserts on the saddle bag latches?

Use a little heat on the front fork reflectors to loosen the adhesive and they will come off. Then break out the goo gone.

Drill a small hole in the center of the saddlebag reflector and use a pick and it will come out. Most likely in pieces, but it will come out. Watch your eyes when doing this one. If you go at it from the outside corners you may damage the latch itself.

[Wheelsnkeels]

JCZ-

I just installed the Kury lic. plate mount.....looks outstanding!  How were you able to remove the reflectors from the front forks without damaging the chrome?  The same goes with the reflector inserts on the saddle bag latches?