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[Eagle Eye]

There's a little shop in Morgan Hill, CA, just south of San Jose.  They're called WindVest  Motorcycle Products.  It's a small family run business who've been innovating and designing since 1989.  
http://windvest.com
http://windvest.com/products/products.html

About a week ago I rode down to their shop and tried a couple of the windshields and the 8" Gunsmoke colored one was my favorite.  They were recommended by my neighbor who just bought a new standard '12 Road Glide.  He traded in his (2005 BMW LT)  These windshields are made from high quality polycarbonate and are highly scratch resistant.  This came to around $159.00 with tax.

They didn't ask me to write a review.  It was so nice to be able to try the product before obligating myself to it and they're very nice people.  So far, so good.  I'm happy with how it does not block my view and still moves most of the air overhead.  There is a little bit of buffeting, but I believe that's part of riding...right?

Along with that, I finally ordered the Kuryakyn Dragon Wing Air Deflectors ($99 ) from J&P Cycles.
(Part no. 750-967)  http://www.jpcycles.com/product/750-967



I also ordered the Kuryakyn Frenched Headlight Trim Ring from J&P Cycles (P.N. 3100356) It cost around $30.00 plus shipping.  I needed this to make up for the Truck-Lite LED headlight protruding.  It now looks great!

This is the string regarding the Truck-lite installation about a week ago: http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=72609.0





You can see what it looked like before the mods below.  

[Skillet]

It all turned out nice.

[Cvostu]

Eagleye,,   Really nice job on your mods.  I have the 8" Windvest on my 04 and the 9" on my '12.  I sit higher up on the new bike, so I went a little taller.  They make , in my opinion , the best windshields. Great service and a really great shield.  I love how the wind goes right over me as I ride and I can keep them lower than a non curved.  I have the truck light on the way along with the JP catalogue trim ring.  I saw you had a good part number so I called it in.  The hd harness kit should be soon as well.  Cant wait to get the light in and be able to see at night time.  Thanks for the info and the great pics.    

[Eagle Eye]

From the LED headlight string, the LED driving lights will be here by Friday.  I'm not going to be able to install them until next week.  I'll update with the latest pictures then.  

One more shot head-on...

[Eagle Eye]

Eagleye,,   Really nice job on your mods.  I have the 8" Windvest on my 04 and the 9" on my '12.  I sit higher up on the new bike, so I went a little taller.  They make , in my opinion , the best windshields. Great service and a really great shield.  I live how the wind goes right over me as I ride and I can keep them lower than a non curved.  I have the truck light on the way along with the JP catalogue trim ring.  I saw you had a good part number so I called it in.  The hd harness kit should be soon as well.  Cant wait to get the light in and be able to see at night time.  Thanks for the info and the great pics.    

You're going to like the LED headlight.  The light it throws out is awesome.  I turn on the brights on a dark road and it's like daytime.  Amazing.  It will be nice to see what difference the LED driving lights make.  

The folks at WindVest are great!  I'd recommend them and their products to anyone who asks.  Will they be able to make everyone happy?  I doubt it, but the best they can do is back their products.  And they do a great job at that.  

[Cvostu]

i am looking forward to it, but I am going with just the headlight for now..  No passing lamps on this Street Glide as of yet.   I saw a cool light that goes in the turn signals..  the outside is bright white LED and throws out some good light and the center blinks amber when the turn signals is on.. Really cool.  I might try those..

[Eagle Eye]

i am looking forward to it, but I am going with just the headlight for now..  No passing lamps on this Street Glide nas of yet.   I was a cool light that goes in the turn signals..  the oiutside is bright white LED and throws out some good light and the center blinks amber when the turn signals is on.. Really cool.  I might try those..

Yes, I saw those.  They say they're not DOT approved, but guess that doesn't matter unless LEO want's to challenge you on them.  Anyone out there have any thoughts on that?

[bokat96]

Yes, I saw those.  They say they're not DOT approved, but guess that doesn't matter unless LEO want's to challenge you on them.  Anyone out there have any thoughts on that?

Where was these type of lights seen sounds like what I have been thinking about I just don't want to add driving lights

[Musher Mark]

Very nice!

[dayne66]

Nice mods...and thanks for the write-up! I'm considering the headlight and am lookin' forward to the write-up on the spots.

[porthole]

Yes, I saw those.  They say they're not DOT approved, but guess that doesn't matter unless LEO want's to challenge you on them.  Anyone out there have any thoughts on that?

Link to the LED spots?

[CVOThunder]

Looks great Ken and the spots should be pretty cool as well.

Also glad to read about Windvest for the H-D. I have one of their setups on my Rune and it does a pretty good job but not as good as the full size wind screen. Their brackets are top notch but I need to get ahold of them for a taller smoked shield. The stock H-D screen isn't tall enough and I tried the Klockwerks unit but it doesn't really do what I want either. Was thinking about the Liberty screen but I'll consider this option now.

Hope you don't mind me putting a pic of the rune up so you can kinda see what they made for it. I'll delete it and no probs if you want it off of here.

Cheers!
Wayne

[Eagle Eye]

Here's the link to Mill Supplies Ebay post.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-LED-4-1-2-passing-lamps-Harley-Phase-7-Truck-Lite-80275-/190653088216?hash=item2c63cf41d8&item=190653088216&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

I suggest you contact them directly.   1-800-888-5072  

Ask for John Shega.  I think you can get a better price if you call.

Tell him you saw a review on this site.    

[Eagle Eye]

Looks great Ken and the spots should be pretty cool as well.

Also glad to read about Windvest for the H-D. I have one of their setups on my Rune and it does a pretty good job but not as good as the full size wind screen. Their brackets are top notch but I need to get ahold of them for a taller smoked shield. The stock H-D screen isn't tall enough and I tried the Klockwerks unit but it doesn't really do what I want either. Was thinking about the Liberty screen but I'll consider this option now.

Hope you don't mind me putting a pic of the rune up so you can kinda see what they made for it. I'll delete it and no probs if you want it off of here.

Cheers!
Wayne

No worries from me Wayne!  Wow, those Runes are awesome machines.  That paint looks great!  

[bokat96]

thanks for the link Eagle