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25th November 2011
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Brass Nut
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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I just fitted one of these Klock Werks Billboard Flare windshields on my Street Bob. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet.
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25th November 2011
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Well, Folkie, stop back with an opinion once you give it a go. My "list" includes this to replace the MoCo one I have now.
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25th November 2011
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I just can't do these Road King look windshields on a Sporty. In my opinion, the only thing I'd put on a Sporty is a Windvest. No buffeting, quality billet hardware, nice ergonomics, the only way to go.
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27th November 2011
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Brass Nut
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Only had a quick spin with it so far: about 10 miles, but did get up to 70 mph or so. So far it's very encouraging. In fact I came out of a 40 mph speed limit area, cracked open the throttle, glanced at the speedo, and found I was doing between 70 and 75, without even realising it. That wouldn't have happened with the QD shield, or without a shield at all, for that matter.
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17th February 2012
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Well, I just ordered one for myself. Should have it next week. Will stop back with a "review". I am hoping for the best  |
18th February 2012
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I've tried a few different windshields on my bike and have found most of the buffeting comes from under the shield. I tried a set of lowers and it makes a huge difference. They look crappy, but if you're going on a tour it's worth it.
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21st February 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Jags
...have found most of the buffeting comes from under the shield. I tried a set of lowers and it makes a huge difference.
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That would be my next thing to try. What lowers did you use? |
21st February 2012
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Where's all the pictures for this thread?
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21st February 2012
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Brass Nut
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You want pics? Here are a couple from the Klock Werks site:
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26th March 2012
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Brass Nut
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The only problem with the Klock Werks screen is that it only comes in one size. You can't cut it down, like you would a normal screen, because of the flip. Even with it fitted with the clamps as low on the fork legs as they would go, it was still a bit high for me.
I'd previously made a couple of ¾" brackets (¾" between the centres of the holes) when I was experimenting with titling the H-D screen back a bit.
I've now used the brackets to lower the Klock Werks screen, by dropping the bottom mounting points ¾" below the lower clamps. The upper clamps fit in the normal way. I haven't ridden with it like this yet; I'll get to try it out tomorrow.
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