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Chicky

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The hubby is looking at this windshield for a Christmas present.   Any comments on this would be appreciated.  Thanks.
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2011, 06:51:18 PM »

I tried it looked great was not effective in reducing wind but I'm 6'3".  I recommend the freedom shield.
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2011, 08:18:55 PM »

Freedom Shield....Definately!  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2011, 09:47:48 PM »

I'm 5'7 and it worked great, I'm getting another one for my sergu.  Looked great too!
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2011, 10:25:41 PM »

I have the 2012 FLHXSE3 and I put on the 8 inch Freedom Shield and I am very happy  :orange:
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2011, 02:13:54 AM »

The hubby is looking at this windshield for a Christmas present.   Any comments on this would be appreciated.  Thanks.
Personally think it is a waste of money, no improvement over stock shield, 8.5" Klockwerks for me  :cucumber:
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2011, 07:38:35 AM »

Tried one for 2 rides, sold it and put on a 10" Long Ride flip shield.....HAPPY,HAPPY,HAPPY
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2011, 10:26:17 AM »

I've tried them all over the past 4 years. This one works and looks great: http://www.fastaire.com/Aero.html
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2011, 11:29:43 AM »

The hubby is looking at this windshield for a Christmas present.   Any comments on this would be appreciated.  Thanks.

Chicky...Any windshield is not a "one size fits all" proposition.  It all depends on your height, and how you sit on the bike as to what size you need.  Ideally, when sitting on the bike in your "normal" riding position, you need to be able to see a point on the ground about 50' in front of the bike while looking OVER the top of the windshield.  The windshields with the recurve at the top, on a Batwing fairing, work best, IMO.  Unless the HD version happens to be the right height, I'd look elsewhere.  All the ones mentioned thus far are good...I'd also add Clearview and Windvest in the mix.  Unless you're going really short on the windshield, get a light smoke tint so you can see through it when you need to...like at night.  The Dark Smoke is meant to be used if you like a short windshield that you never have to look through.  Looks good, but not as functional as the proper height.

Most of the vendors have instructions on how to properly measure.  It'll be kind of hard to surprise him with this though.
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2011, 12:14:36 PM »

Chicky...Any windshield is not a "one size fits all" proposition.  It all depends on your height, and how you sit on the bike as to what size you need.  Ideally, when sitting on the bike in your "normal" riding position, you need to be able to see a point on the ground about 50' in front of the bike while looking OVER the top of the windshield.  The windshields with the recurve at the top, on a Batwing fairing, work best, IMO.  Unless the HD version happens to be the right height, I'd look elsewhere.  All the ones mentioned thus far are good...I'd also add Clearview and Windvest in the mix.  Unless you're going really short on the windshield, get a light smoke tint so you can see through it when you need to...like at night.  The Dark Smoke is meant to be used if you like a short windshield that you never have to look through.  Looks good, but not as functional as the proper height.

Most of the vendors have instructions on how to properly measure.  It'll be kind of hard to surprise him with this though.


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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2011, 05:35:21 PM »

i like mine tried others went back to the hd windsplitter. windshields are like seats everyone has diff likes
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2011, 10:57:17 AM »

I'm 5' 7" and love it. Way better than the stock one in my situation. As everyone has stated it depends on the individual.
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2011, 07:35:19 AM »

I had it on my 2012 Street Glide and had to take it off, on the few times that you have to look through it, it is very distorted. It has to much of the curves in it.
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2011, 10:45:44 PM »

I've got the 10" coming in tomorrow.  I'm 5'8" so I should be able to hide behind it very nicely, I'll find out once I get it all together.
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Re: Has anyone tried the HD Windsplitter windshield on the FLHXSE3?
« Reply #14 on: November 23, 2011, 02:32:03 AM »

I've got the 10" coming in tomorrow.  I'm 5'8" so I should be able to hide behind it very nicely, I'll find out once I get it all together.

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