keithert Posted May 5, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2009 How is the 05+ RSTD windshield in terms of wind protection and buffeting? I had a Kaw Nomad that had good protection but buffeted terribly unless oversized lowers were installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usnmustang Posted May 5, 2009 Share #2 Posted May 5, 2009 I can tell you that the 07 works great and I think it should be the same one. It comes with lowers already attached. I didn't realize how good it really is until I rode my buddy's stratoliner and his windshield was useless in comparison. Wind came right around, buffeting, etc. I was glad to get back on my RSTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazyduzzit Posted May 5, 2009 Share #3 Posted May 5, 2009 I get no buffetting at all on my '05. The only problem is in rain. The WS is too tall to look over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatwg Posted May 6, 2009 Share #4 Posted May 6, 2009 I have an '07 and learned that in the rain and fog you need/must to see over the windshield. I almost learned the hard way. I cut mine down by 4 inches and can't tell the difference in wind buffetting. The cut down was very easy. A variable jig saw and sand paper that all it took. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfoster Posted May 6, 2009 Share #5 Posted May 6, 2009 I cut mine down about 4 inches...as stated in previous posts, I'm comfortable at 65 mph, at 70 it's so so depending on the wind, etc. Above 70mph, I get alot of buffeting. This is based on riding 3-5 hours. I'm 6'1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400thumper Posted May 6, 2009 Share #6 Posted May 6, 2009 Just did 600 miles and was very happy with my 2005 RSTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazyduzzit Posted May 6, 2009 Share #7 Posted May 6, 2009 I cut mine down by 4 inches and can't tell the difference in wind buffetting. The cut down was very easy. A variable jig saw and sand paper that all it took. I have had mine turn totally white in fog, and had to hang my head off to the side to see. I have thought about cutting it down some, but I'm afraid I won't like it and once I cut it, I can't put it back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfoster Posted May 7, 2009 Share #8 Posted May 7, 2009 I did mine in increments. I took to my local glass shop and did 2 inches and tried it for awhile then decided to go back and take off 2 more and have been really happy with its height. Its low enough I can see over it without the distortion, glare, bugs, etc. But, after cutting 2 inches off and at 4 inches I couldn't tell any difference in high speed buffeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted May 7, 2009 Share #9 Posted May 7, 2009 I'm thinking of cutting mine down too, I put a lowering kit on the back and now I look through the windshield. I'll start with 2" and see how I like it. I cut one down on my 86 VR and did like it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-4 Vendetta Posted May 7, 2009 Share #10 Posted May 7, 2009 How is the 05+ RSTD windshield in terms of wind protection and buffeting? I had a Kaw Nomad that had good protection but buffeted terribly unless oversized lowers were installed. The OEM windshield and lowers are pretty good, but I'm 5'8" and found the OEM too tall for me. I went with a shorter Clearview windshield. The Clearview is wider than the OEM and the lowers are also wider. I like it much better. Excellent wind protection. 80mph all day long is not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veep1 Posted May 8, 2009 Share #11 Posted May 8, 2009 Even though stock sheild works well. I purchased a sheild by Clearview. It is 4" wider including lowers and also lower, I can see over the sheild. I also ordered a vent. It works great. Check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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