Fairing windshield

nomad72 · 03-15-2010, 05:34 PM

Does anyone know if the HD fairing windshields are pre-curved?

Bought a Reckless Fairing and am installing the electronics to see how my components fit before paint.

I am having an issue with how the supplied flat windshield is seperating the inner and outer fairing. If the HD windshields are pre curved I think that would solve the problem.

Jeff

phred · 03-15-2010, 06:29 PM

I don't know about the HD brand, but almost all of the aftermarket ones I see on ebay are listed that they are flat, and are supposed to conform "perfectly" to your fairing.

timebandit · 03-15-2010, 06:35 PM

Mine for my radiocaddy fairing were pre curved, both the 10" clear and 4" dark

lonewolf · 03-15-2010, 07:28 PM

mine is ! memphis shade from dennis kirks for hd fairing .

soverton · 03-15-2010, 08:29 PM

I got a windshield from Long Ride Shield (http://harleyshields.com/) and it is both curved and has a recurve at the top. Their prices are also low.

strobe · 03-15-2010, 09:21 PM

The OEM HD shields are curved as well...but they are pricey, look at the other options listed.

nighthawk11 · 03-16-2010, 06:01 AM

I use the flat ones instead. Once you get it in place and bolted up, you'll be good to go.

VulcanE · 03-16-2010, 07:29 AM

I've used both the flat and the curved in my Premeux, and they both fit the same after you bolt the inner to the outer. The one thing to consider is the thickness of the shield (most will vary) and get the thiner shield. I'm currently running the Clearview, light tint, 9 1/2" tall with the re-curve at the top, and I love it. (BTW, it is pre-formed (curved))

nomad72 · 03-16-2010, 09:03 PM

Thanks guys for the info.

I checked out Long Ride Shield and was impressed with them. I called and talked with Matt at Long ride shields and was very helpful and knowledgable. I ended up buying the 8 inch clear with the flip.

Thanks Stevo for the link

soverton · 03-16-2010, 09:56 PM

Nomad72, I got the 10 inch with a flip. My son says that it added about 10 MPH to my speed. Sure is less windy with the new shield. I ordered a clear but got a light grey, Matt was very quick to send me a clear one in less that a week along with a return shipping label so I wouldn't be out $$ for return shipping. Long Ride Shield and Matt are great to do business with.

SteveO

**ringadingh** · 03-16-2010, 10:04 PM

I have a 10" flat HD style windsheild It seems as good as any so far.

03-15-2010, 05:34 PM	#1
nomad72 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 122	Fairing windshield Does anyone know if the HD fairing windshields are pre-curved? Bought a Reckless Fairing and am installing the electronics to see how my components fit before paint. I am having an issue with how the supplied flat windshield is seperating the inner and outer fairing. If the HD windshields are pre curved I think that would solve the problem. Jeff Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-15-2010, 06:29 PM	#2
phred Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 567	Fairing windshield I don't know about the HD brand, but almost all of the aftermarket ones I see on ebay are listed that they are flat, and are supposed to conform "perfectly" to your fairing.
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03-15-2010, 06:35 PM	#3
timebandit Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Casselman, Ontario Posts: 790	Fairing windshield Mine for my radiocaddy fairing were pre curved, both the 10" clear and 4" dark
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03-15-2010, 07:28 PM	#4
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	Fairing windshield mine is ! memphis shade from dennis kirks for hd fairing . __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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03-15-2010, 08:29 PM	#5
soverton Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 112	Fairing windshield I got a windshield from Long Ride Shield (http://harleyshields.com/) and it is both curved and has a recurve at the top. Their prices are also low. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-15-2010, 09:21 PM	#6
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	Fairing windshield The OEM HD shields are curved as well...but they are pricey, look at the other options listed. __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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03-16-2010, 06:01 AM	#7
nighthawk11 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL. Posts: 306	Fairing windshield I use the flat ones instead. Once you get it in place and bolted up, you'll be good to go.
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03-16-2010, 07:29 AM	#8
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Fairing windshield I've used both the flat and the curved in my Premeux, and they both fit the same after you bolt the inner to the outer. The one thing to consider is the thickness of the shield (most will vary) and get the thiner shield. I'm currently running the Clearview, light tint, 9 1/2" tall with the re-curve at the top, and I love it. (BTW, it is pre-formed (curved)) __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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03-16-2010, 09:03 PM	#9
nomad72 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 122	Fairing windshield Thanks guys for the info. I checked out Long Ride Shield and was impressed with them. I called and talked with Matt at Long ride shields and was very helpful and knowledgable. I ended up buying the 8 inch clear with the flip. Thanks Stevo for the link
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03-16-2010, 09:56 PM	#10
soverton Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 112	Fairing windshield Nomad72, I got the 10 inch with a flip. My son says that it added about 10 MPH to my speed. Sure is less windy with the new shield. I ordered a clear but got a light grey, Matt was very quick to send me a clear one in less that a week along with a return shipping label so I wouldn't be out $$ for return shipping. Long Ride Shield and Matt are great to do business with. SteveO
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03-16-2010, 10:04 PM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Fairing windshield I have a 10" flat HD style windsheild It seems as good as any so far. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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