Short windshield

[Pappy Wilson]

I am a new member and this is my first post. I have a nice 81 with 27k miles I just got and have really enjoyed it. I like looking over the stock windshield but notice a bit of buffeting. I was wondering if anybody had ever cut their windshield down kind of like the Street glide or the Victory Cross country to clean up the air flow. I like the looks but don't know if it would blow you around to much. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time,
Pappy Wilson

 

[dan filipi]

Welcome to the CGW forums.

I've never tried shorter than stock but I've gone taller and buffeting increased so I would guess shorter would reduce buffeting but allow more wind in the face.
My opinion is I think the stock windshield is a good compromise both ways.
Right now I have one on that's slightly taller than stock and extends down the side on top of the fairing. So far I'm liking it.

 

[Andyb]

I tried shorter and did not like it. But, it was quite a bit shorter than stock. It might work for you though. If you pay the shipping, I will ship the short shield to you. It has a crack in the lower area but for the cost of shipping you could find out if you liked it.

Hit me with a PM if you are interested.

 

[Joep]

Howdy welcome from North TEXAS ... have the stock height shield on mine and it hits meright above the eyes... wish mine was 3 -4 inches taller... ( I had to replace the shield when I got the bike a PO had "rolled his own" so to speak and when I got up to speed it would lean back at me..)

 

[BigAndrew]

How bout a short one like mine.. Its made of wire mesh and is great for maximum airflow and is awesome for catchin bugs :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:

 

[mcgovern61]

I was just at the Honda Stealer and the new 2010 1800 has a cut down windshield!