Clearview windshield

cactusjack · 02-28-2009, 10:52 AM

Has anyone here replaced their stock windshield with a Clearview? If so, did you order it with the optional vent? I'm just wondering if the vent provides much benefit, vs the $59.00 additional cost.

**taranis** · 02-28-2009, 10:58 AM

I ordered the 23.5" with top recurve. Very high quality windshield and fit perfect in the stock frame. Sorry, but I didn't order the Goldwing-style vent - didn't like the bulky look of it. I get plenty of air between the headlight housing and the bottom of the shield anyway.

ridemslow · 02-28-2009, 11:08 AM

I'd like to see how that looks on a Nomad, Just in case I ever have to replace mine. Could you post any pictures of it up close? thanks

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Originally Posted by Taranis

I ordered the 23.5" with top recurve. Very high quality windshield and fit perfect in the stock frame. Sorry, but I didn't order the Goldwing-style vent - didn't like the bulky look of it. I get plenty of air between the headlight housing and the bottom of the shield anyway.

dabull · 02-28-2009, 11:34 AM

ya'll got a link?

dabull · 02-28-2009, 11:36 AM

disregard last...http://www.clearviewshields.com/

**Top Cat** · 02-28-2009, 11:45 AM

I got the clearview on my Nomad. It is bigger than stock and has a lip at top to throw air over you. I didn't get the vent either. If I was living in Arizona ;) I would probably have gotten the vent.
I have no space between the headlight and the bottom of the shield. You use your OEM mounting hardware, that includes the sliding part of the shield. The one I got is 22" from headlight cutout to top of shield and is 29" wide at its widest part.
I bought mine as a blem from a guy on Ebay. He said it had a 1/8" long scratch on the upper left . If he hadn't marked it I would have never been able to find it when it was delivered. It was $75 off for the scratch

They say you can install the shield and ride with it if you don't take off the clear plastic protective covering. If you don't like it, send it back for full refund.
I started to do that but it was such a pain in the butt to transfer all the stock mounting brackets and hardware by myself, I said to heck with it and just removed the plastic and installed it ONCE.
Two people would be much easier to do.
Here is a pic of mine. I painted the bottom section black, it dosen't come that way.
Oh yeah, I got a very light grey tint.

cactusjack · 02-28-2009, 04:16 PM

I don't know if the vent would be that great during the summer in AZ. Maybe this time of year, but the last thing you'd want is 110 degree air blowing on you in June. If you've never experienced it, it's like standing in front of a hot oven with the door open. Maybe the vent would help clear out the radiant heat coming up off the engine and tank, though. I am hoping someone has a vent and can tell me if it's worth it or not.

blowndodge · 02-28-2009, 05:38 PM

You live in hell and your windshield will melt.......... not worth it...

cruiserdad · 02-28-2009, 05:58 PM

I got mine just last week. It's the 19.5 inch with the vent. I love it. The vent doesn't block any vision. The shield doesn't have any funny optical effects even with the recurve.
Scott

**taranis** · 02-28-2009, 06:29 PM

Here's a link with pics of the clearview on a Nomad - scroll about 1/2 way down. I can't do pics any better than this:

http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...indshield.html

ridemslow · 02-28-2009, 06:47 PM

Looks like that would be the one to get if you ever need a new windshields. Thanks for link to the pictures.

skimo · 02-28-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiserdad

The shield doesn't have any funny optical effects even with the recurve.
Scott

Well this answered my question about this shield. Thanks

cactusjack · 03-01-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

You live in hell and your windshield will melt.......... not worth it...

No I don't. Coachella Valley, CA is where hell is located.

dogdoc · 03-03-2009, 11:27 AM

Clearview will the one I buy when needed.

jd01 · 03-03-2009, 11:54 AM

I got one of the Clearviews this past Fall. Got the light gray tint, but without the vent. Thicker windshield than stock and the optics are super clear, no distortion.

02-28-2009, 10:52 AM	#1
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02-28-2009, 10:58 AM	#2
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Clearview windshield I ordered the 23.5" with top recurve. Very high quality windshield and fit perfect in the stock frame. Sorry, but I didn't order the Goldwing-style vent - didn't like the bulky look of it. I get plenty of air between the headlight housing and the bottom of the shield anyway. __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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02-28-2009, 11:34 AM	#4
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Clearview windshield ya'll got a link?
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02-28-2009, 11:36 AM	#5
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Clearview windshield disregard last...http://www.clearviewshields.com/ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-28-2009, 11:45 AM	#6
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Clearview windshield I got the clearview on my Nomad. It is bigger than stock and has a lip at top to throw air over you. I didn't get the vent either. If I was living in Arizona ;) I would probably have gotten the vent. I have no space between the headlight and the bottom of the shield. You use your OEM mounting hardware, that includes the sliding part of the shield. The one I got is 22" from headlight cutout to top of shield and is 29" wide at its widest part. I bought mine as a blem from a guy on Ebay. He said it had a 1/8" long scratch on the upper left . If he hadn't marked it I would have never been able to find it when it was delivered. It was $75 off for the scratch They say you can install the shield and ride with it if you don't take off the clear plastic protective covering. If you don't like it, send it back for full refund. I started to do that but it was such a pain in the butt to transfer all the stock mounting brackets and hardware by myself, I said to heck with it and just removed the plastic and installed it ONCE. Two people would be much easier to do. Here is a pic of mine. I painted the bottom section black, it dosen't come that way. Oh yeah, I got a very light grey tint. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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02-28-2009, 04:16 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Clearview windshield I don't know if the vent would be that great during the summer in AZ. Maybe this time of year, but the last thing you'd want is 110 degree air blowing on you in June. If you've never experienced it, it's like standing in front of a hot oven with the door open. Maybe the vent would help clear out the radiant heat coming up off the engine and tank, though. I am hoping someone has a vent and can tell me if it's worth it or not. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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02-28-2009, 05:38 PM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Clearview windshield You live in hell and your windshield will melt.......... not worth it... __________________ 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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02-28-2009, 05:58 PM	#9
cruiserdad Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 23	Clearview windshield I got mine just last week. It's the 19.5 inch with the vent. I love it. The vent doesn't block any vision. The shield doesn't have any funny optical effects even with the recurve. Scott
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02-28-2009, 06:29 PM	#10
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Clearview windshield Here's a link with pics of the clearview on a Nomad - scroll about 1/2 way down. I can't do pics any better than this: http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...indshield.html __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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02-28-2009, 06:47 PM	#11
ridemslow Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, Ohio Posts: 1,537	Clearview windshield Looks like that would be the one to get if you ever need a new windshields. Thanks for link to the pictures. __________________
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03-03-2009, 11:27 AM	#14
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Clearview windshield Clearview will the one I buy when needed.
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03-03-2009, 11:54 AM	#15
jd01 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton,Georgia Posts: 851	Clearview windshield I got one of the Clearviews this past Fall. Got the light gray tint, but without the vent. Thicker windshield than stock and the optics are super clear, no distortion. __________________ Don Denman "JD" 2001 Luminous Vintage Red carbed 1500 Nomad VBA #376 VROC #6195
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