Harley Fairing REVIEW! (Memphis Shades Road Warrior)

Reviewing the Memphis Shades Road Warrior fairing and comparing two windshields: The 11" vented in dark smoke vs the 13" non vented in smoke.
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[@HerTwoWheels]

My 11" light smoked windshield should be here today. I have the 15" on right now and I LOVE it, but it is slightly too tall for me. Making technical roads with blind hills tricky because the top of the windscreen is right in my line of sight. Great for cruising long distance on interstates, but I need the shorter one for leisure rides. I DEFINITELY need to check on the mounted angle because my fairing whistles soooooo bad. 🙌

[@CactusJack252]

Her Two Wheels make sure you turn it into a video

[@rustyboltz5058]

Hope you can see thru the smoke cause I got a 17".

[@ProTuner06]

11" for daily. Taller for long rides.

[@HerTwoWheels]

@@ProTuner06 exactly

[@RunCMDmoto]

@@HerTwoWheels are you getting bad buffeting at higher speeds with the 11 inch as well? Have you played around with the tilt angle to see if it makes a difference?

[@parn0able882]

I know this an old video but for those that may be having issues w buffeting. The windshield height is usually the biggest factor, however there are other things to consider. A vented windshield can slightly reduce it, and there are "anti-buffeting" kits out there to space the windshield slightly away from the fairing, lots of people swear by this. Lastly, if you're getting a lot of buffeting from below and you're not a fan of fork deflectors, tank lifts can reduce buffeting while simultaneously keeping engine temps lower. Just thought I'd share.

[@parn0able882]

Also for the fairing and windshield, the angle can play a significant role in buffeting.

[@Delzona]

Another consideration is before you invest into a windshield is to make sure you have your seat dialed in. If you get your windshield height dialed in and then change your seat out your going to have to reconfigure your windshield again! Also you should be looking over your windshield and not thru it, which why your seat height is important to have locked in. The vent on windshields and H-D bike is to eliminate the negative air pressure that builds up behind the fairing/windshield that causes most of wind buffering experience

[@ncf11]

Dead on. Get the seat, pegs, handlebar height dialed in first. Big difference in the wind buffeting challenges

[@Itsjustwack]

i personally love the look of the fairing. I think it pulls the bike together really well, just a blank front end and just the headlight just looks incomplete to me.

[@ezeb4]

Great review, we can always depend on blockhead for some of the most thorough product reviews on the internet

[@BlockheadMoto]

Appreciate it! 🤘🏼

[@FlipNA]

excuse me sir! imma gonna need you to add some streamers to the fairing so that we the people may better visualize said air flow. pink and yellow streamers will do

[@frshtlldthfreshtilldeath9670]

Hahaha dude!

[@CandyBarMoto]

Yeah. Listen to Flip Na.

[@botanicalventures]

They call those streamers “ tattletales “ if you on the open seas.

[@sportsterjaykline1913]

I put a Memphis Shades gauntlet fairing on my Sportster as a joke and to be ironic. After I took it off I missed it, now I have two bikes with gauntlet fairings haha. The wind off the chest is really nice on long rides.

[@bsteele5287]

Great review. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

[@pmh1nic]

Note to anyone making or commenting on a windshield, if you don't provide your height mentioning the height of a windshield is meaningless. Simply saying "the 13" was perfect for me" is no help unless you include your height in the comment. Without the creator mentioning that he is 5'10" this video would not be very useful. At 5'6" the 11" would probably have me looking barely over the top edge of the windshield so the 9" would be the way to go for me.

[@WolfFenrir88]

Nice review. I’ve tried several fairings and always seem to have buffering issues. The best fairing I’ve found that works for me is the Harley clamshell fairing. Not too big not too small and the least buffering I’ve had out of about 4 different types of fairings lol.

[@svenpaullevin1298]

Installed the 13" smoke on my 2012 Fatboy lo. Might actually go with 15. Super easy install and great look.

[@chrisrentas6471]

I will go with the non vented 13" Setup. Thank you for testing this product ! You Rock Blockhead !

[@jamessouthworth1699]

A fairing is definitely a look that grows on you.

[@MrAndrew1953]

Put one of these on my bike. Freeway speeds I wouldn't be without it. Around town I think car drivers pick up the bike quicker.

[@MotoMiracle]

I've wanted the 15" Road Warrior fairing for a while, but they're pretty expensive. I have a sport glide so like you know, the mini batwing fairing doesn't do much. And me being 6' 1" I definitely feel all the wind, which usually I don't mind, but I ride all winter in Connecticut so I know that 15" will help A LOT!! I tell my fiance all the time what I want to upgrade on my bike and she just tells me to start stripping or become a gigolo 😅😂😂! Great video bro🤙🏼

[@TheMakarov9]

Just ordered the fairing and 13"shield for my Fat bob, thanks for the review

[@gauravtanwar5802]

@TheMakarov9 hows the 13"inch shield treating you? Are you using the stock seat of the fatbob ? Or do you think 15" shield along with stock seat is s better buy ?

[@2wheelTaylor]

This bike turned out sooooo nice 🤯

[@0toeknee0]

got it on my road king.....they're badass.

[@xpurpled]

I have a stage 1 softBob with an HD Cafe with a laminar lip. I love the look, and the wind is cut down substantially. I wanna raise it a little bit, slight buffeting on my head but not as bad as without the lip. I'm 6' and have the HD two up bevel seat(club style) with FWDs

[@sethnewman1755]

I have a 16 fatbob with the 15”, imo the Fatbobs with the double light or even the newer light bar style, look way more aggressive than single light bikes. Works great for me I’m a hair under 6’ but do notice buffeting at intermediate speeds

[@topshelf6623]

Great detail on your review. Fork lowers really make a difference regardless of your windshield height. I used the Memphis shades mounts and used a set of metal Harley deflectors which are much narrower but still effective. The wide Memphis shades fork deflectors look terrible. I can also take them on and off for long rides easily with one screw. Just a thought. Thanks for your efforts on a good review...

[@chiguy_]

HAHA Massive difference from the 11" to the 13" (that's what she said) .. a 2 inch difference is pretty big in general.. great comparison keep up the fun rides cheers.

[@argylecowboy]

I just wish you could keep the stock speed screen on under this to swap out for highway vs around town because I don’t love the club style look everyone’s fxlrs immediately turns into. I love the stock look. But your review of the windscreen swaps makes me more interested in it now

[@vickaminski]

I have a removeable Memphis Shades Rio Grande windshield doesn't require a fairing and it's pretty good.

[@jasonsanderson9385]

Love this fairing! Great video on comparing the 2.

[@mattbethards9846]

Just joined channel and with my 2009 Dyna Fat Bob with dual headlights I looked for a while at fairings and ended up with Memphis Shade Batwing. I think they have a great product.

[@dugdug1983]

Just bought this for Scout sixty bobber

[@FreeSwimmer]

Great Info !! Just brought home 2021 Softail StreetBob. Ive been checking this exact wind/fairing out.. Was deciding on height and if vented ? Where do you recommend to shop for it ? Ahhhhh GET LOWERED !!

[@jeffstange9183]

great vid, answered lot of questions before considering putting one on my brand new Softail Standard, this winter am wanting to get DNA bars or the Harley Chizzled bars installed. I am more of a ride around town guy, never yet reaching speeds of 70, just love the power and get up of the 107, again great vid

[@johnnelson903]

Hi got 13 screen BUT the up wind is Doing my head

[@Bigpapawoot]

Great review! I'm heading to biketober 2023 and Ive been considering this fairing for a while now. You might've just sold one for them.

[@ZackBadCompany1234]

Dirt bike style gloves with even the real thin leather palms is enough protection for a good spill on pavement. so if ur hands ever get to hot u can lighten the gloves and still be protected. I'm still wearing my mechanics gloves even after a good skid. Rocks hurt like hell tho

[@breakouttwins5817]

Black Harleys looking so clean 💪🏼💪🏼 We are on our way to customize our Breakout FXBR in completely black as well 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@kontikinomads6750]

2" gas tank tank helps alot

[@MisterCriticalGuy]

Changing my 883 iron steering to ZED bar. I use it to commute on the highway. Recomm fairings that won't cost my entire salary?

[@paulruth83]

Great review on the Road Warrior and shield heights.

[@jackreece6303]

Great video. Looking at these and this really helped.

[@ridingwsager1223]

Super helpful! Looking into it for the Sporty my wife just got! Stay safe out there! Shiny side ⬆️ & the rubber down ⬇️🤙

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

I understand Memphis Shades says anyone 6 feet and over should use the 9 inch windshield to reduce buffeting

[@Brad__Gray]

I'm just glad you picked up that coin when you went through the toll bro. Nice pick up!

[@lucasvanvondel7347]

I have an windshield that’s like a click on click off system I’m 194cm tall and it seems the right height for me but on the Highway it’s buffenning like hell and it will hurt the ears even with earplugs in!! so for me it rides way comfortabler without my screen hahah

[@dogehellkitty2926]

I would love this on my Savage haha stay healthy blockhead

[@cadillacman8223]

Would look just as good🤣

[@island_viper]

Dude, what residential district has a 40 - 50 mph speed limit?

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I'm running the same fairing on my Dyna except I got the 13in for summer and I got the 17-inch for winter

[@JMercyMuzik]

thinking about getting this for my roadking

[@socalgolf9978]

same here just not sure what size im 6ft.

[@saltyryan8280]

I can't find a video anywhere that shows how to install the sportster 1200 custum mephis shades road warrior faring. Is there any advice or tips to installation for that specific bike?

[@frshtlldthfreshtilldeath9670]

Hitted the like button so hard.

[@ProTuner06]

I LOVE the look of the fairing and the whole Club Style. I do not like the look of the "holes" on the front of the screen. That ain't for me.

[@cyberpunk4622]

I noticed those very, very nice OG exhaust from the iron 883 sitting all so lonely on your work bench... J/K, I gotta poke a bit. I know you'll be hangin them up on the garage wall for display. Cheers brotherman

[@BlockheadMoto]

Lol, going on top of the cabinets for display, yup 😁

[@nickgarcia6635]

What’s up blockhead

[@FriedBalonyPony]

Thanks for the review. I have one on order and went with the 13 inch non-vented. I am hoping it works out, but I may need to buy a second one for around town. I am slightly taller than you so maybe it will work out.

[@mreale70]

What type of EZ pass do you have for the bike that it plays a tone when you go through?

[@BTDTChino]

I've got the Roadwarrior with the 11" non vented. Thinking about going up to the 13". Or, maybe even just going full batwing for longer trips.

[@DuartesGarage]

You can’t dyna bro with a batwing don’t do it

[@BTDTChino]

But you can on a softail.

[@socalgolf9978]

how tall are you with the 11" ?

[@BTDTChino]

@@socalgolf9978 I am 5'7".

[@alfredotamez8169]

Thanks bro, exactly what I needed 👍

[@edgartovar2061]

Im definitely picking one up then, every weekend I'm doing a crazy amout of mileage

[@MyDyerMaker]

Wish I knew how you were able to get the cruise control. HD has been sold out of them for almost a year.

[@MotorcyclingwithCarl]

Another great video!! Thanks Blockhead

[@SHIFTINGSTATE]

Good review. Looks good

[@sumyonguy]

How does the Plexaudio fit in?> I notice yours is nice and tight...did you do anything extra to secure the stereo? Or does the fairing fit nice and snug to it?

[@waynedavis7245]

It would be nice to know the general price of the mods .so you know what kind of a budget it's going to take 🤔

[@frankpersico7]

What is the performance difference between vented and non vented? I like the look of the non vented better, but what exactly does the vented windshield do performance wise?

[@bethh2933]

So I know this video was two years ago but I was hoping to see if you could help me out. I have a 2021 iron 1200 and I’m trying to figure out why this faring won’t fit my bike. I tried emailing Memphis shades and all they said was that it didn’t fit my bike instead of giving me why it didn’t. Is there something I can modify to get it to fit?

[@Aaron78155]

Are you going to do a headlight upgrade? I think the stock headlight is not very good for night driving.

[@paul.aragon]

Do you think that fairing can somehow be fashioned to a Honda Rebel 1100?

[@ttjbiggunner2025]

Why worry about wind at low speed Interstate speeds I can understand

[@rollinreaper]

Skimmed through all the comments and didn’t see this question that I’m hoping to get an answer on. I have a ‘22 lowrider S and just ordered the 11” Memphis. Also 5’10”. I’m wanting to put a set of risers on the bike. What height are yours and who makes them Blockhead? I’m curious as to how that also makes a difference with the windshield height. Thanks for this video and subbed to your channel.

[@itemps]

I dig the look without a windshield haha

[@Kingdlack]

I have a 17 inch Memphis Shade slim windshield on my RKS but get wind buffeting at 80 - 90 mph at the top of my helmet. Wonder if they make a vented windshield?

[@dredeth]

Man can you tell the difference between VENTED and NON VENTED ones, what are the benefits of those vents? I do find them lookin cool but what are they doing actually from your experience?

[@jimrandolph3361]

Game changer is right

[@dapperbrapper]

great review. now only if revzilla had anything from any of your great reviews in stock.

[@TaterGrabbinBass]

Most definitely helped me, I was actually going to go with the 11” but I think I’m going to get the 13”. I’m a little over 6’1” and I don’t like to loo of the super tall shield so I think I’ll most likely get the 13”er and see how it works for me. Great video! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@G2DG]

I’m 6’0 looking to get one but don’t know what size. How is the 13” treating you?

[@robbie1621]

@Mr. Sharp Any update

[@jacobrodriguez3296]

How tall are you trying to figure out if I want the 13in or 15in Windsheild I’m 5’10 running a saddleman 2 up seat

[@r1johnny]

Hey Blockhead. Thanks for this vid. I've been thinking about getting one for my 2016 FXDLS. Question please.... Have you considered getting some of the spray on tinting for the 13"? I was thinking that, if sprayed on the inside of the windshield, it might get it closer to the color of the 11".

[@BlockheadMoto]

Could prob spray tint but I’m terrible when it comes to that sort of thing, so I’ll leave as is, haha

[@mozzer1775]

@BLOCKHEAD, where do you mount your sunpass? I also live in the Orlando area. Thanks!

[@MrJruta]

Damn BLOCK! How many bikes? I was just happy to see the 883 ❤️. What do you use on the denim paint? I was thinking of TopCoat F11 (along with windex)

[@wjlowe111]

which exaclty Memphis shade fairing is it; amazon you gotta pick one. which one is it; i like 13" no vent in smoke; part number please?

[@mikeessary4925]

I'm 5ft 10 as well. Do you think a 14 inch would be perfect or too tall? Thanks

[@wyattb995]

How do you figure it will do for keeping cold wind off ya in the winters down here

[@ronaldswafford4724]

I have this on my sportglide

[@palinov]

Great video, thanks a lot. Could you tell me your height, choosing between 11-13?)

[@logank_3257]

Yooo that’s a clean bike/ here soon I might buy some merchandise

[@benbostic1100]

do you know of a fairing that fits the 2005 softail custom?

[@brycegardiner5401]

Hey blockhead I'm 5'3 which one would you recommend for my height 11' or 13' ?

[@Magnus0311]

I wonder if the 13” vented would be the perfect combo.

[@danielglover2923]

That's exactly what I was thinking, no unanswered questions then man,

[@dextersuarez9948]

Would love a parts list of all your upgrades on that hog. Buying myself a low rider s tomorrow!

[@mikeessary4925]

Did you get the bike? If so what are your thoughts on it?

[@arthurmcpherson6155]

Hey Blockhead, I am super interested in this fairing for my 48. Will this fairing fit the 48?

[@mihailchehlarov2720]

Everyone is crazy about the new led lights, so they can put smoked wind shield and go back to the halogen era.

[@gregorysmaldino6947]

Where'd you get that yellow bar clamp?

[@masonc4533]

Hey man love the videos

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks! 👊🏼

[@ronygilot5483]

How can one know the right height that is good for them?

[@eladiovelez2760]

Does the taller one come with the air vents.

[@vrthingz]

i have a 2020 low rider s, what cruise control do you have?

[@NAguitarist]

Make it? Yes. Have it in stock for said bike.... thats a little dicey.

[@oliviakeel8217]

What kind of pipes are on your Low Rider S ?

[@RunCMDmoto]

how do you have your fairing adjusted for least buffeting on the 11inch, most vertical position, most slanted, somewhere in the middle? Ordered the 13 inch just in case but I prefer not having a taller windshield if I don't have to. I'm 5'8

[@pmh1nic]

How did the 13" work out for you? I'm 5'6" and considering the 9".

[@andrewgawlik6452]

What bar/riser set-up are you running?

[@PkwyDrive13]

Please answer blockhead!! Iron 883 with mid controls vs low rider S with mid controls, which one felt more cramped? I ask because I have a 2017 iron 883 now with mids, planning to upgrade to low rider S soon, I'm 6'3 140lbs, I feel fine on my iron 883. Just curious if the low rider S is more cramped because the lower seat height

[@sportstyle]

Low rider s feels more cramped than Iron 883. I am 6 ft tall (184 cm) , i test rode LRS , few min before that i was sitting on Iron883 on a showroom floor. I own a Street Bob FXBB and i feel waaay less cramped on my FXBB. LRS foot pegs are higher i guess 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ravengirl_hdflhxst2855]

Hello! Thank you for the great video! I have a ‘21 low rider s with Memphis shades road warrior fairing with the 13” screen. My question is what kind if helmet do you wear while riding? When I ride on highway the wind and buffeting are so loud I have all vents closed in my helmet and I’m deaf by the time I get home plus headache from that noise. I may need to go up to a 15” screen for highway but then I’m 5’8” not as tall as you. So it’s so confusing. When you are riding and recording I can hear you perfectly. I can’t hear anything other than wind noise that is deafening. I tried music and talking to others on in the group on communication devices but it’s not great. And my shit is always top shelf I’m not sure if it’s the height of the screen or maybe it’s my helmet. I went from a super sport to HD and I still ride in my Arai as I had no chance to get one that ‘goes’ with the FXLRS. Even still Arai is a great brand doesn’t go with the theme of my bike but it’s good. I’m slowly swapping my gear over tho. Made some mods to the bike first and have a couple more yet to do. Any ideas? Wind screen or helmet? Thank you kindly.

[@wanaraz]

I have a half helmet and I always use ear plugs.

[@edwardsabb17]

6’ 3” with a saddle man step up. What size windscreen should I look into getting for the long trips doing 80-90? @blockhead

[@wilksdaddy1230]

Did you ever figure out one that's good for you? I'm 6' 1" with a step up also.