Windvest

[Portermacc]

I just put on 5 min ago at work (13" windvest)...will be leaving shortly, so I'll report back tonight and let you know what I think...I also did NOT put the fugly rubber trim piece back on.

[Portermacc]

Wow, is all I can say...incredible ride home last night and back to work this morning. I actually had my radio on (first time, since the week I bought it) and crystal clear. Deflects the wind to the top of my head, I say perfect. I was little leary with the 13" because I'm 6:2, have 34" inseam, but it's right on. Money well spent!!

[DeanoBee]

I installed my 10" Windvest along with the chrome windshield trim. After going for a ride, I am kicking myself for not going bigger. I am 5'8" and the Windvest site recommended the 10". I read a lot of reports on this site that said go for a bigger one. You're right! I had more wind buffeting tonight than with the stock screen. I did not go bigger thinking that seeing over the windshield was going to be a problem.

[krountree]

I'm about to mount a 13" on my 2012 RGC. How pleased were you with NOT putting on the rubber trim piece?

[Lowmaks]

Originally Posted by krountree

I'm about to mount a 13" on my 2012 RGC. How pleased were you with NOT putting on the rubber trim piece?

I put a 13” on mine with no rubber trim...love it!uploadfromtaptalk1342662592593.jpg

[H-Town Defender]

Originally Posted by DeanoBee

I installed my 10" Windvest along with the chrome windshield trim. After going for a ride, I am kicking myself for not going bigger. I am 5'8" and the Windvest site recommended the 10". I read a lot of reports on this site that said go for a bigger one. You're right! I had more wind buffeting tonight than with the stock screen. I did not go bigger thinking that seeing over the windshield was going to be a problem.

I think you need to call Windvest customer service, ask or Tammie (I think that is her name), and tell her you followed the guide on their site and that you need a bigger shield. Also, advise them that you are a member of Roadglide.org and talk about the popularity of Windvest on our forum. I think they will make it right, at least partially.

[H-Town Defender]

Originally Posted by Lowmaks

I put a 13” on mine with no rubber trim...love it!Attachment 13594

Does not putting the trim on cause any wind or rain leakage issues? I m getting ready to install a 15" Windvest.

[Portermacc]

Originally Posted by krountree

I'm about to mount a 13" on my 2012 RGC. How pleased were you with NOT putting on the rubber trim piece?

Yep, looks much better without!!

[amckay63]

Originally Posted by DeanoBee

I installed my 10" Windvest along with the chrome windshield trim. After going for a ride, I am kicking myself for not going bigger. I am 5'8" and the Windvest site recommended the 10". I read a lot of reports on this site that said go for a bigger one. You're right! I had more wind buffeting tonight than with the stock screen. I did not go bigger thinking that seeing over the windshield was going to be a problem.

When I first called Windvest, Tammi suggested an 8" or 10" because I am 5'8". IMO windshields cannot be picked on height or even height + inseam. A lot of other factors go into it- riding position (slouched, upright), seat height (lower or higher than stock), etc. It's pretty much going to be trial and error. What helped me was the windshield height thread that is a "sticky" in this section. I found the height that worked best for me (went through 3 other shileds) and finally found a shield that does EXACTLY what I want it to. BTW- I ended up with a 14" Gunsmoke WV, a full 4" different than the recommendation by WV.

[Dhambrick]

Originally Posted by Lowmaks

I put a 13” on mine with no rubber trim...love it!Attachment 13594

I haven't taken off my rubber trim; I haven't had any issue with it. What about the HD chrome Road Glide trim. Does anybody have that with their WV? I took mine off because I couldn't get it to fit right with the WV.