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Old 05-24-2016, 07:10 PM   #16
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Ok, windshield was delivered today and here's my report.

From base of the chrome trim to top edge, the small Clearview is 13.25"

Measures from the "OFF" spot of the ignition to the top edge, it is 16.5".

As mentioned above, I am 5'7". I immediately did the 50' object test and the object (a small 2x4) is just above the top edge. Note that I have a stock seat (I think) with a backseat so I sit pretty upright. If I slouched a good bit or was even an inch or two shorter, I think shield would be a bit too tall by their measurement standards.

Obviously we are all different, but this is the size I'm used to. Haven't ridden with it yet (other than around the block) so can't attest to the wind pattern.

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Old 05-24-2016, 08:49 PM   #17
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I just ordered my 14 inch rifle. I hope it's not to tall. Rifle will exchange it at no charge if it's to tall.
 
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I just ordered my 14 inch rifle. I hope it's not to tall. Rifle will exchange it at no charge if it's to tall.
Will be getting the 12" clear from Rifle for Fathers Day.
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Old 05-30-2016, 10:25 PM   #19
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Just a follow up report on the 12" windshield. After I Ivanized the bike I have done 6 fill ups on the gas tank for an average of 35.7 MPG. After the 12" windshield upgrade from the stock 18" I have done 3 fill ups on the gas tank with an average of 38.2 MPG. That is a 2.5MPG increase so I'm happy with that also. All these are actual MPG and not the guestimator on the dash.
Hey Jim think you could shoot us a pic of the Rifle on your bike? Thanks.
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Old 05-31-2016, 10:33 AM   #20
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Hey Jim think you could shoot us a pic of the Rifle on your bike? Thanks.
Her ya go Erilflynn:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/134309.../shares/K4x38r
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Thanks Jim.. Looks great!
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I was going to sell my stock 18" high windshield because I just purchased a modular helmet and don't need the high windshield in winter now. But I think I will cut it down to 10" height as a second windshield option.
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I was going to sell my stock 18" high windshield because I just purchased a modular helmet and don't need the high windshield in winter now. But I think I will cut it down to 10" height as a second windshield option.
Like your trunk rack too. Will be needing one soon (Kuryakyn or Yamaha?). Also, how are you mounting you Garmin? X-Mount?
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Like your trunk rack too. Will be needing one soon (Kuryakyn or Yamaha?). Also, how are you mounting you Garmin? X-Mount?
Thanks, it is the Kury one:
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products/433...k-luggage-rack

Here is a link to the install pics:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskwJ8KgT

The GPS mount is from Ram Mounts that was from my 2001 Ultra but I'm sure that they still have all the components:
http://www.rammount.com/activity/mot...ses#ubolt-base

The actual cradle came with the Garmin Zumo purchase, you get one for the bike with all the wiring and one for the car also with the wiring.

Pics of the RAM Mount:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/134309.../shares/60R799

The top of the GPS is just below the radio screen view when sitting on the bike. I did have it on the left side up by the clutch but had to move it after I installed the outdoor temp gauge that is between the radio face plate and the left speaker.

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Thanks. 38 for me.
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Rifle 12" Clear ordered for summer.
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Rifle 12" Clear ordered for summer.
Let us know what you think after you install it and give it a test ride.
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