Replacement Windshield

blowndodge · 10-11-2012, 02:44 PM

Have any of you replaced your windshield for something that has better protection from the elements? I've been thinking of replacing mine and have read so many different opinions that I got tired and needed a nap.

Clearview has them 2" wider and up to 2 1/2" taller with recurve.

Cee Baily has them up to 4" higher but no recurve and $100 cheaper.

Any others?

Reviews?

recumbentbob · 10-11-2012, 02:50 PM

i have had 2 clearview in the past. no recurve and gray tint. Loved them.

My Nomad shield is getting close to needing replacement I'll go with the clearview gray tint and recurve this time.

I like my shield to be even with the end of my nose so I can see over it, get caught in heavy fog and the shield gets condensation on both sides and your real glad you can see over it.

**Top Cat** · 10-11-2012, 04:45 PM

I have a Clearview with light grey tint a recurve and no no vent.
Didn't think I needed a vent but it may be an option out there where
you can ride all freakin winter 'cause it stays warm

**BudMan** · 10-11-2012, 04:56 PM

Baggershield is a sponsor on this site.
Worth checking into.

**Top Cat** · 10-11-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BudMan

Baggershield is a sponsor on this site.
Worth checking into.

Baggershields mount to the handlebars.
I think Brad wants to mount using the original hardware.
At least he should in my opinion, and as one member states, I can't keep my opinions to myself.

**cnc** · 10-11-2012, 06:03 PM

Wait a minute, you need protection from the elements? I thought the only thing you had to worry about in California was the wind wrinkling your shirt.

**BudMan** · 10-11-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Baggershields mount to the handlebars.
I think Brad wants to mount using the original hardware.
At least he should in my opinion, and as one member states, I can't keep my opinions to myself.

I admit I didn't look at what they had to offer.

Can't keep your opinions to yourself?
I hadn't noticed.

**glwilson** · 10-11-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Have any of you replaced your windshield for something that has better protection from the elements? I've been thinking of replacing mine and have read so many different opinions that I got tired and needed a nap.

Clearview has them 2" wider and up to 2 1/2" taller with recurve.

Cee Baily has them up to 4" higher but no recurve and $100 cheaper.

Any others?

Reviews?

A new windshield to protect you from what? You live in California. What the hell can you possible need protection from? Too much wind?

**Idaho** · 10-12-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

A new windshield to protect you from what? You live in California. What the hell can you possible need protection from? Too much wind?

Stray bullets, bottle caps, cans, bottles.

blowndodge · 10-15-2012, 11:06 AM

" let it snow let it snow let it snowwwwwwwwwwww............"

all of ya's

VulcanE · 10-15-2012, 11:51 AM

Brad, If you do get a new shield, I would suggest one with the re-curve at the top, It makes the shield act like it is 2~3 inches taller than it is, and your lovely companion will benefit from it also, it'll push the air up over her head too, at least it does on mine, and the 2" wider would offer more protection too. It might help to keep a couple of wrinkles out of the shirt.

wildwr · 04-13-2015, 01:24 PM

My windshield needs replacing and I'm currently looking at a Clearview.
Wife gets a lot of wind buffeting so I'm thinking of going +4inches and 2 inches wider with recurve.
I'm not tall so yes I will be looking thru windshield that has never bothered me.
Its the buffeting on the passenger I'm trying to eliminate.
Any constructive advice???

macmac · 04-13-2015, 02:06 PM

I got a re-curve shield after the crash in 05 for my 10 1500 and hated it. The curve was right where my eyes see. made a nasty distortion. Went back to stock asap. just sayin'.

rick6375 · 04-13-2015, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

I got a re-curve shield after the crash in 05 for my 10 1500 and hated it. The curve was right where my eyes see. made a nasty distortion. Went back to stock asap. just sayin'.

Thought of cutting 2" off the recurve from the bottom using the old shield as a template so you are just looking over it? Not sure if would work on fork mounts, but should be good on a fairing. Did it help with wind on you or passenger? I'm looking to get one for my Voyager soon but want it short enough, I'm looking just over it.

recumbentbob · 04-13-2015, 03:29 PM

I have a recurve i look over it you are not suppose to look thru them. The work great if sized right.

10-11-2012, 02:44 PM	#1
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Replacement Windshield Have any of you replaced your windshield for something that has better protection from the elements? I've been thinking of replacing mine and have read so many different opinions that I got tired and needed a nap. Clearview has them 2" wider and up to 2 1/2" taller with recurve. Cee Baily has them up to 4" higher but no recurve and $100 cheaper. Any others? Reviews? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-11-2012, 02:50 PM	#2
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	i have had 2 clearview in the past. no recurve and gray tint. Loved them. My Nomad shield is getting close to needing replacement I'll go with the clearview gray tint and recurve this time. I like my shield to be even with the end of my nose so I can see over it, get caught in heavy fog and the shield gets condensation on both sides and your real glad you can see over it. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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10-11-2012, 04:45 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I have a Clearview with light grey tint a recurve and no no vent. Didn't think I needed a vent but it may be an option out there where you can ride all freakin winter 'cause it stays warm __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Baggershield is a sponsor on this site. Worth checking into. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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10-11-2012, 06:03 PM	#6
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Wait a minute, you need protection from the elements? I thought the only thing you had to worry about in California was the wind wrinkling your shirt. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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10-15-2012, 11:06 AM	#10
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	" let it snow let it snow let it snowwwwwwwwwwww............" all of ya's __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-15-2012, 11:51 AM	#11
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Brad, If you do get a new shield, I would suggest one with the re-curve at the top, It makes the shield act like it is 2~3 inches taller than it is, and your lovely companion will benefit from it also, it'll push the air up over her head too, at least it does on mine, and the 2" wider would offer more protection too. It might help to keep a couple of wrinkles out of the shirt. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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04-13-2015, 01:24 PM	#12
wildwr Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Pickering, Ontario Posts: 71	My windshield needs replacing and I'm currently looking at a Clearview. Wife gets a lot of wind buffeting so I'm thinking of going +4inches and 2 inches wider with recurve. I'm not tall so yes I will be looking thru windshield that has never bothered me. Its the buffeting on the passenger I'm trying to eliminate. Any constructive advice??? __________________ 2003 Vulcan 1500 Nomad.
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04-13-2015, 02:06 PM	#13
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	I got a re-curve shield after the crash in 05 for my 10 1500 and hated it. The curve was right where my eyes see. made a nasty distortion. Went back to stock asap. just sayin'. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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04-13-2015, 03:29 PM	#15
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	I have a recurve i look over it you are not suppose to look thru them. The work great if sized right. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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