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Windshield — The Choice

The ideal height for your height.

Harley-validated

Rule of Thumb

  • Top of the shield at nose level or below
  • Memphis Shades Fats
  • Klock Werks Flare
  • National Cycle

Safety & cautions

  • A poorly mounted crash bar bends the frame in a tip-over
  • Bag overload (>20 lb each) hurts handling
  • Too-tall windshield = rain on chest + buffeting

Average US cost (USD)

  • Genuine leather saddlebag pair: $300-650
  • Harley OEM crash bar: $380-520
  • Memphis Shades windshield: $180-340
  • Sissy bar + backrest: $250-500

Quick questions

Will a saddlebag get scorched by the exhaust?
Yes if there's no spacer. Use a heat shield or a throw-over with thermal lining.

Where to dig deeper

  • Saddlemen
  • Memphis Shades
  • Kuryakyn

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