My husband I and have a 2020 Tri-Glide, we traded in our Spyder for this beauty. On the Spyder we used a Madstad 18 inch windshield, and I really enjoyed the lack of wind. He is 6'1" and I am 5'7". I know whatever we buy, I will have to look through it, and that is ok with me. So far we have tried the 10" Wind splitter (not good), and the LRS 11". The Long Ride shield does stop my eyes from tearing but over 60 miles an hour I am really getting knocked around from the wind in the passenger seat. Are my expectations off, that I am looking for a lot of wind reduction in the passenger seat? Or is it that a full windshield is completely different? Advice please and recommendation would be appreciated.
Windshield height?
- Thread starter Robbin
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I can't help much on the windshield, I only ride solo...
I can't help much on the windshield, I only ride solo...
Fearless
Gone But Not Forgotten
We use only the flat top models From LRS she loves the way it keeps wind off her face. Wind splitters are horrible in her way of thinking. I use a 9" for cooler weather and a 6" no longer offered for all other riding.
Hello Robbin...welcome aboard!
I ride solo also. I have the H-D 12" shield and it works perfectly. I am 5'-11" the top of the shield is at eye level, but I have the Road Zeppelin air seat so I can adjust my height about an 1' above or below the top. Sitting in back you should be well above the shield because the seat is higher. What seat do you have?
Try adjusting the top fairing vent.
If your eyes are tearing, I would suggest some curved motorcycle riding glasses - like Wiley X. Get the ones with a removable/replaceable foam gasket.....makes a world of difference.
I buy all my glasses from SportRX.
Good Luck
Try adjusting the top fairing vent.
If your eyes are tearing, I would suggest some curved motorcycle riding glasses - like Wiley X. Get the ones with a removable/replaceable foam gasket.....makes a world of difference.
I buy all my glasses from SportRX.
Good Luck
Don't know what sort of eye protection you wear but as suggested motorcycle glasses with foam cups will definitely help. The oem factory windshield on the Tri-Glide is 10" I'm also 5' 7" (used to be a couple inches taller but gravity has taken its toll, lol) and can't see over the stock windshield so I ride with an 8" touring width Freedom shield which I can see over. It is recurved and my wife who is about the same height says it works well for her.
Now on my 2018 I had the same Freedom shield but in 12" which I definitely couldn't see over and in heavy rain that was a problem. But your husband being taller may well see over a 12" shield and might want to try that. Freedom allows you to mount the shield and ride with it and as long as you don't peel the protective film off you can return it if it's not acceptable.
The owner, John, is a great guy to work with. His shields are US made and are much, much thicker and more sturdy that the stock shield. I've had several on different bikes and Freedom is my favorite by far. https://freedomshields.net/
Now on my 2018 I had the same Freedom shield but in 12" which I definitely couldn't see over and in heavy rain that was a problem. But your husband being taller may well see over a 12" shield and might want to try that. Freedom allows you to mount the shield and ride with it and as long as you don't peel the protective film off you can return it if it's not acceptable.
The owner, John, is a great guy to work with. His shields are US made and are much, much thicker and more sturdy that the stock shield. I've had several on different bikes and Freedom is my favorite by far. https://freedomshields.net/
We have gone to the LRS Reaper. Wife loves that she gets no buffet on the rear. As to height, I think i got the 11" but I am only 5'8. You may want a taller one. We also went with the lite tint. We luv this shield. It is wider at the bottom ,which helps throw the wind off the side & off my honey. Just back from our 5300 mile ride with this new shield, can't say enough good about it.
My wife and I just returned from a South Dakota trip and I was experiencing a horrible amount of helmet buffeting with my half helmet on our Tri-Glide. We stopped into Klock Werks in Mitchell SD and tested a few of their different windshields. We found a flare that eliminated my helmet buffeting and had no adverse effects on my wife. My original windshield measured 10" along the surface from the fairing. The Klock Werks measures 9" and has a very aggressive lip on the top. I'm 5"6" tall.
We've been very pleased so far.
We've been very pleased so far.
That was a smart move. :clapping:
OLBLU
100+ Posts
You could also look into the Clearview GT large size windshield with the recurve. My wife is 5'8" tall and the Clearview now sends the wind over her helmet and has stopped her eye tearing.
How does the inner/outer fairing seal if the windshield is so much thicker? Also do you get extra long screws with the shield??
Hi Gary. While the Freedom shield is noticeably thicker than stock it is not so much as to cause any fitment problem. Installs just like stock. If you want complete information I suggest you phone or email the owner:
John Lauk
Freedom Shields
303-816-1615
john@freedomshields.net
Nice guy and he can answer all your questions.
Jerry
We run the Freedom 12" Touring recurve, no wind on the wife at all and no distortion at the curve.
Colleydog
150+ Posts
+1 on the freedom shield, had on last 2 bikes and have not had a problem, love the thicker shield
ISP-FL
600+ Posts
I am 6'1" and my DW is 5'7" also. I have always been LRS fans. We ride 12,000 to 14,000 miles a year all over the country. A few months ago I went with the 11" Reaper. It flares out at the bottom and is designed to keep more buffeting off the passenger. I look over it but if need be I can slump down slightly and look through the top of it. Good luck with your pick!
Thanks Jerry, Just talked to John and ordered a shield. I wanted a 12" clear Touring model, but he didn't have one in stock. He said he would look to see what he had. I'm leaving for Kentucky in 2 weeks. He found 10" tint in stock. I'll try that and if it won't work, I'll exchange it.
He doesn't think I'll need longer screws with the windshield pouch. Anyone else know if that's true??
Fearless
Gone But Not Forgotten
I didn't need longer screws with LRS shields if that helps any get us a picture of the new shield like to see how it looks ride safe Fred
That's what John said, but I also have the leather windshield pouch which is about 3/16" thick.
Fearless
Gone But Not Forgotten
same here
Colleydog
150+ Posts
Gary, I am running freedom shield with windshield pouch and did not need longer screws. This is the second bike I have had this shield on and still looks new, would definitely buy again.
Good to know. I can stop worrying. 
windsurfed
150+ Posts
Oem 15 inch Windshield
I have a 2020 Tri Glide ultra. I'm 5'8" and was getting buffeting at 50+ mph. After 3600 miles I opted for a 15 inch Harley Davidson windshield. Maybe I could have gotten away with the OEM 12 inch. It cut the buffeting 90%+. I took it out for a 40 minute Freeway ride with speeds up to 75 and really enjoyed it. It was even at dusk/Night. You will be looking thru the windshield which I do not mind a bit. Fact is, I would rather clean the windshield (I carry a wet rag and dry micro fiber cloth) rather than my helmet shield. I am speaking from the drivers point of view. The reflection in the windshield (drawback everyone talked about) was a non issue with my Tri Glide. (15% reflection). As for the looks, going from the 10 inch OEM issued windshield to the 15 inch, Did not over inflate the looks to the point of "no way" I rather Like the new look. Did notice, at the top of the windshield at idle it has the famous Harley wobble/shake. A slight shake, only noticeable to myself, because I'm picky. This also opens the door to a different kinds of helmets that can be used behind the new windshield .
I have a 2020 Tri Glide ultra. I'm 5'8" and was getting buffeting at 50+ mph. After 3600 miles I opted for a 15 inch Harley Davidson windshield. Maybe I could have gotten away with the OEM 12 inch. It cut the buffeting 90%+. I took it out for a 40 minute Freeway ride with speeds up to 75 and really enjoyed it. It was even at dusk/Night. You will be looking thru the windshield which I do not mind a bit. Fact is, I would rather clean the windshield (I carry a wet rag and dry micro fiber cloth) rather than my helmet shield. I am speaking from the drivers point of view. The reflection in the windshield (drawback everyone talked about) was a non issue with my Tri Glide. (15% reflection). As for the looks, going from the 10 inch OEM issued windshield to the 15 inch, Did not over inflate the looks to the point of "no way" I rather Like the new look. Did notice, at the top of the windshield at idle it has the famous Harley wobble/shake. A slight shake, only noticeable to myself, because I'm picky. This also opens the door to a different kinds of helmets that can be used behind the new windshield .
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The center screw is not long enough if you also have a windshield pouch. It feels like about 2 or 3 threads actually engage. I bought a longer screw but it wasn't a torx head. I told the dealer and he gave me the screw from an air cleaner which is about 1/4" longer. Works perfect - just had to paint it black. The 2 end screws seem to be long enough though.
Going to Kentucky Tuesday so will see how the lower (10") windshield works. Hope it works or I'll have to buy a 12". I'd rather have the top of the windshield at eye level.
Going to Kentucky Tuesday so will see how the lower (10") windshield works. Hope it works or I'll have to buy a 12". I'd rather have the top of the windshield at eye level.
Back from Kentucky. 10" shield is too low. Will need to buy 12".
Anyone want to buy my 10" Freedom Shield? Extra wide, light grey tint. Perfect condition. Has MARINE vinyl decal but can easily be removed.
Anyone want to buy my 10" Freedom Shield? Extra wide, light grey tint. Perfect condition. Has MARINE vinyl decal but can easily be removed.
Trampas
1000+ Posts
Do you have a pic that you can put on here to view and how much are you asking for this and this means shipping also, also you said extra wide, I presume this is the touring model??
All for now Trampas
Yes, it's the touring model. Heading out to the gym right now, I'll take a photo when I get back. $90 plus shipping.
Trampas
1000+ Posts
GARYD thanks for the pics, I will pass at that price plus shipping
All for now Trampas
All for now Trampas
OK. I'll try local minus the shipping.
Including shipping that would have been 27% off list price. The best I can do is $100 including shipping. I can't take any more of a loss than that.
It works fine for under 65 MPH. If I can't sell it, I'll just use it for local rides and change back to the stock shield for long trips.
Thanks for your interest.
Including shipping that would have been 27% off list price. The best I can do is $100 including shipping. I can't take any more of a loss than that.
It works fine for under 65 MPH. If I can't sell it, I'll just use it for local rides and change back to the stock shield for long trips.
Thanks for your interest.
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