Memphis Shades Road Warrior Windshields // Which size is best for YOU!?

[@justridingitout]

This video really helped me,. I'm 6ft 4 and been running the 15" non-vented on my Low Rider S with the tallboy seat. I've tried tilting forward, back and still find that at speeds of 65mph and up the top of my head is being rattled around. Not aggressively but enough to fatigue after a while. You inspired me to go for the 9".

[@MotoMiracle]

Yea I tried the 17", 15", 11" and all had horrible buffeting and would hit right in my eye. When I changed to the 9" the buffeting was gone with just a little wind hitting the top of my head but couldnt even notice! So how's the 9" feeling on your Low Rider S now? How's the buffeting? Sorry for the late response. I had a health issue and my wife just recently had a baby so it was a little hectic here haha.

[@justridingitout]

@@MotoMiracle Ah congratulations to you and your wife and sorry to hear about the health issues. The 9” was a game changer for me! No more buffeting over 60mph. Yeah you get wind but it’s no where near as aggressive and fatiguing as it used to be.

[@MotoMiracle]

Thank you and my health will always be a battle but i'll always stay positive get through it all!!! I'm glad the 9" works!!!! I agree with you how much better it is and how much longer you can last on the bike! And yea getting wind will always be there but its part of riding as long as its not buffeting and draining you haha.

[@pedroelvas9148]

@@justridingitout Hi I´m in the same situation as you.... did you get the 9 inch vented or non vented? Thanks

[@justridingitout]

@@pedroelvas9148 I went with the non vented and haven't had any issues!

[@kent_wolf8672]

Hi from France 🇫🇷 Thanks for your advice, i really love this fairing and I’m thinking to get one on my dyna fat bob, i’m 6’4 and totally lost on wich screen can also protect my chest and shoulders and looks Nice on the bike ! Ride safe 🤘🏻✌🏻

[@Michaelem72]

The video I was looking for. Thank's man. Well done.

[@MotoMiracle]

Thanks!!! I'm glad that it helped!!! If there are any types of videos you'd like me to make just let me know and I'll try my best 🤙🏻

[@orli2940]

I’m 5.11” and I still have the stock seat, The position of the fairing brackets can play an important role in any size windshield you have, I started by moving the top brackets all the way up to the tree but I needed to adjust the headlight bracket a bit in order for the fairing to fit thru the headlight and with my 17” windshield it reduced the wind buffeting up to 75mph but the top/edge of the windshield was in the middle of my eyes, I then lowered the top brackets 2.5” down & with my 17” windshield I now get wind buffeting at over 70mph & since I have two 17” windshields I’ll cut one of them down to 15”, 9” or 7” till I can eliminate or reduce the wind buffeting, I think cutting the windshield to your specific height is way cheaper than buying each side

[@MotoMiracle]

Sorry for responding so late!!! I agree with everything you just said. You do have to change the brackets and the headlight and everything. I ended up calling Memphis Shades and they sent me free windshields because I told them I shouldnt be paying every single time I have to replace the windshield since there is bad buffeting in my eyes. If you contact them they are very understanding and want to help you out. Like you said, the 17 was bad buffeting, the 15 was bad and the 11 was ok but still buffeting in the eyes. But memphis shades did say if you are a taller person, shorter windshields are actually better! They recommended the 9 or 7, I stuck with the 9 and it works amazing. Ill go at least 85 mph and no buffeting in my eyes! Ive hit 100 and there is a little buffeting but not in my eyes so it's definitely tolerable for long distance riding! Let me know which size works best for you 🤙🏻

[@CantTreadOnMe]

Hey man, can you tell me what you use to cut your windshield? I have a 15 and 13 inch and 13 inch feels much better for me at 6 foot tall but am curious to try 11 inch so id like to cut my 15 inch down to 11 since I don't think I'll use that one anymore. Thanks.

[@ryanxvx]

@@CantTreadOnMe I have the same question. I always see people talking about cutting the windshields down but no one ever mentions how.

[@Mr-Linderman]

Thanks for the vid bro, this is exactly what i needed to watch, was so worried being 6ft 3", I'm on a Lapera seat that drops me around 1in lower than you will be on the explorer, so all up very close in overall height to you. I don't mind wind on my head (used to it with full face) as long as the wind is clean the helmets nowadays are designed to filter that air around the head.

[@MotoMiracle]

No problem!!! I'm glad you found my video and that it's what you needed!!! Yea, all of that makes sense. Wind isn't bat on my head as long as it doesn't hit me right in my eyes which happened with the 15,17, and 11 inch, but the 9inch is perfect for me. I hope everything works out for you 🤙🏻

[@jrlundman]

Try the vented windshield. It helps to get rid of the air buffeting.

[@MotoMiracle]

A few people have told me about that. Only thing is there are a few colder days in Maryland and that vented windshield may let the cold air onto me while the regular windshield blocks A LOT of wind so i can enjoy riding in the winter 🤙🏻

[@Djentdaddy2442]

6’1 here and I was about to buy the 17

[@MotoMiracle]

Sorry for responding so late. I would go lower if I were you. I talked to Memphis Shades and they said if you are 6 and up then always go lower like 9" or 7". Let me know which one you decide on and how it works and feels 🤙🏻

[@The_Dyna_from_Prague]

I am 5ft 6 and some change, I have the 11" vented on my Dyna...had to lower it as much as possible and will have to get the 9" as well, buffetting is unbearable above 60mph... so this info is not only for tall riders :D

[@MotoMiracle]

I could be wrong, but I have talked to memphis shades and I think that 13 would be best for you. Usually the taller you get the lower you actually need, which i know sounds weird. I've seen a lot of people around 5'7" and they all rock the 13. But best thing to do is contact Memphis Shaes, direct message them on instagram or facebook and they answer quick with great advice!!! Thanks for watching and commenting on my video 🤙🏻

[@ChopperFett]

Nice man I had a tough time with that fairing too. I found on my Dyna only the 7” worked for me, so at that low I just went back to my MS cafe fairing. Nice work man

[@MotoMiracle]

It definitely took a while to finally find the right size. I just wanted something that covered my chest and neck which it finally does. I know shorter riders it makes the wind go over their head, but I have a full faced helmet so idc about the wind. I'm just glad the buffeting isnt in my eyes anymore 🤙🏻

[@christophermorreale8133]

Great video.. exactly the info I was looking for

[@MotoMiracle]

That's great!!! Thanks for watching and I'm glad that this video was exactly what you were looking for!!! 🤙🏻

[@Ben-un3gk]

I went from a gauntlet on fxbb with no problems… to a road warrior 11 inch and the buffering wasnt the problem but the increased noise! Shheeeshhhh I’m thinking about going back to the gauntlet or the 9 inch

[@MotoMiracle]

Really? I dont have any noise problems at all. I'm curious why there is an increased noise ?!?!

[@Ben-un3gk]

@@MotoMiracle I’m confusing the noise with wind buffeting… I’m getting a lot of vibration… I’m going to 7 inch screen on the road warrior

[@MotoMiracle]

@@Ben-un3gk how tall are you and what kind of seat do you have? That may change the size you have to use

[@Ben-un3gk]

@@MotoMiracle I’m six foot three I have a lucky Dave’s seat and Simpson helmet. I was considering going to 9 but would two inches really make a difference ?? Doing 85 I can’t see the freeway signs from the vibrations

[@MotoMiracle]

@@Ben-un3gk The lucky dave's seat is puts you back more and lower unlike the saddlemen seat. I'd say to try out the 9". It's crazy how each seat size and a person height changes the memphis shades drastically. If you're not 100% with the 9" I'd say to direct message Memphis Shades on facebook or Instagram, they usually have a good idea on what size to get. They told me it's all trial and error. Memphis Shades is technically meant for people that are under 6". They are actually working on how to get road warrior fairings better for taller riders. 🤙🏻

[@locoocho2415]

So at 5'11 the 9" would work. Thanks for the heads up 👍

[@MotoMiracle]

When I talked to memphis shades they said it's all about the height of the rider, the helmet's visor size and the seat. They recommend trying the fairing and windshield with 2 different helmets to see if it's the helmets that cause the buffeting not the windshield. Then in my situation i am just over 6 feet and since I have the Saddlemen Explorer it makes me taller the than 6 feet so it's several factors. A lot of Harley dealerships deal with memphis shades windshield sizes. They can help you test out and figure out the best shield height for your bike. I love my 9" though. Rode in the rain on the highway last week and my knees to me neck was dry. Felt great! Thanks for watching and commenting 🤙🏻

[@TWillie9957]

I’m 6’2”. Have the Warrior with the 11” screen on a Freewheeler. I adjusted the tilt of the fairing forward a touch and it works great for me. A little wind but that’s what riding is about. Like the look also.

[@MotoMiracle]

Yea, every bike sits differently so the size of the memphis shades is only a factor while buying it. The 11" with the saddlemen explorer seat and my 6'1" had just to much buffeting right in my eye. Once I dropped it to 9" it works amazing with little wind like you said on yours. And I agree with you 100%, the wind is a big part of riding!!! I haven't test rode a Freewheeler yet!! I bet it's a comfortable ride!! Thanks for watching and commenting 🤙🏻

[@ta2snreviews314]

Awesome video! I’m 5”8 and I have the 11 inch but I’m wondering if the 9 would be better? Or maybe 13? But I’m mostly using a half helmet

[@MotoMiracle]

Does your 11' block your wind? If not I'd say 13. Memphis Shades is more for people 6" and under, but when you are taller it is actually better to go shorter while if you're under 6" it'd prolly say go taller. 🤙🏻

[@Ten_Mil_Will]

Did you ever change? Or are you still using the 11"? I'm also 5'8", Dyna Street Bob lowered 1" with a Saddleman seat and I need one of these. I'm leaning towards the 11".

[@olmanzomby7718]

Hmmm....interesting situation. Very smooth riding and GP steady cam shot. Have you looked into 7Jurok windscreens?? Yeah, I know it's not Memphis Shades, but something to look into. Just as a suggestion. Great vid amigo!

[@MotoMiracle]

Thanks, brother! I have not looked into Jurok windscreens, I'll definitely check them out! Thanks for the suggestions!

[@stretchman490]

Way thum bs up for this. 6'3", and get slapped around with the 17 inch shield. Did they say anything about vented vs. non vented at 9 inches? Thanks for the video on this.

[@MotoMiracle]

Thanks, bro!!! Yea, it took way to many sizes to figure out the perfect size for the fairing. I was living in west texas at the time and the wind was average 20mph wind with up to 60 mph gusts and that 15 at 17 KILLED my head😂. The vented will actually help the buffeting more, but for me I live in a colder area in the winter so the vented would not be fun lol. No problem, that's why I love making these types of videos! I couldnt find the info I needed so I figured I might as well make my own and help others🤙🏻

[@shanelapan5895]

I’m getting ready to buy a fairing, and I’m still undecided on windshield height after watching your video. I have a 2009 dyna fat Bob with 12” tbars and a saddlemen pro step up seat, I’m roughly 6’ and I tend to slouch. Trying to decide between the 9” and 7”?

[@MotoMiracle]

Sorry for responding so late!!! I got really sick and couldnt even open my eyes so responding wasnt possible 😅. I think the 9" would be good. If you're still a little worried about the decision then DM Memphis Shades on instagram or Facebook and they usually will respond the same day. 🤙🏻

[@bedfordclothier2715]

Great video! Thank you.

[@MotoMiracle]

Thank you so much!!! I love making videos like this to help out others 🙌🏻. Thanks for watching and commenting 🤙🏻

[@cootey]

Hey what does Miss Miracle think of the shorter screen??

[@MotoMiracle]

She likes the look of it and said if it went any smaller it wouldnt look that great. She says for her it doesn't really matter because my body blocks the wind from her anyways 😂. What she really wants is mini floor boards next so her feet can be more comfortable on longer riders 🤙🏻

[@dawidos117]

I’m 5’10” on a FLHRXS with Lucky Daves step up seat. Road Warrior fairing with 11” windshield? Unrideable. Tried 15” windshield. Unrideable. Now, I don’t know what to do. 7” or 9” windshield? Vented? Not vented? It’s too expensive for me to buy every height and try them all. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MotoMiracle]

I had the same exact problem. Call or message Memphis Shades and they may be able to help you with the price! I'd say try the 9. I lovemy 9 inch! Memphis Shades told me sometimes shorter is better. But in my mind the best thing to do is contact them! They have great customer service 🤙🏻

[@dawidos117]

@@MotoMiracle I’ve already contacted them and didn’t get the answer, unfortunately. Thanks, man! 👊🏻

[@orli2940]

Hi Dawidos117, you can and or have someone cut your windshield down to 9” & if it doesn’t work then cut it down to 7” I think that’s cheaper than Luke you said buy every size down windshield

[@dawidos117]

@@orli2940 it could be the cure to my problem. Thanks! 👊🏻

[@jesustorres6545]

I’m 5’2” I should buy 7”?

[@MotoMiracle]

You want the top of the windshield to be above your chin. Each bike and seat changes things. 7 may work, but if I were you I'd message Memphis Shades on Facebook or Instagram and ask.

[@jesustorres6545]

Thanks, I got a 9” shield also a San Diego customs seat

[@SooHighFashion]

@@jesustorres6545 I have a saddlemen step up and I'm 5'6". What size would you recommend since you're somewhere around my height? The step up seat does raise you up a bit.

[@Rocksworld58]

I’m 5”7” and am getting blasted with the 9” windshield. Un rideable.

[@DankTito_TTV]

@@jesustorres6545did the 9 inch shield end up working good for your height and seat combo?

[@BreeZy11s]

Do you need riser for the fairing or do they fit stock handlebars?

[@MotoMiracle]

Nope, you do not need risers. They clamp onto the front forks so you can change the bars and you dont have to move the fairing at all 🤙🏻

[@fusionweldingsolutions]

hey i got a stock 95fxd iam 5'9" what do you think on size?

[@MotoMiracle]

Sorry for the late response. Life got hectic with my health and my wife just had a baby 😅. I'd say 13" because of your height, but honestly the best thing to do it contact Memphis Shades and ask them. They have amazing customer service. You can direct message them on facebook or instagram and the answer quickly. And if you already bought it, what size did you end up getting? Thanks for watching and commenting. 🤙🏻

[@chueb]

Im 6'5, not sure which to get

[@MotoMiracle]

I recommend the 9" or the 7". Being 6' 1" with a Saddlemen seat I had horrible buffeting in my eyes when I had the 17", 15" and 11". If you're not 100 % sure, Id definitely DM Memphis Shades and they will give you their opinion. What kind of seat to you have?

[@chueb]

@@MotoMiracle I have the Saddleman SDC, a KZbinr my height said the 11in is the way to go

[@MotoMiracle]

@@chueb you are a few inches taller than me so thinking about it again, 11 may be the one. I tried the 11 and it was better than the 15 and 17 but once it hit 50 it was bad buffeting then the 9 inch worked perfectly for me. But since you're 6'5" i can see the 11 inch working. Best thing to do is try it out and if it doesnt work then contact Memphis Shades and see if they can send you another size for free. Let me know what you end up getting 🤙🏻

[@PillowheadCreations]

I’m 6’2 u think 11 inch be good if u 6 and 9 is perfect for u

[@PillowheadCreations]

I commented before watching full lol

[@MotoMiracle]

😂😂 It's ok, I do that all the time lol. I hope the video helped you out 🤙🏻

[@Matbi-kp6sf]

Hi I'm tall 5'7'', it's better 11' or 9'??

[@MotoMiracle]

I'd say 11" but you can always DM Memphis Shades on instagram of facebook and they'll help you out also 🤙🏻

[@beavis8167]

I just want to get a shield not a Faring. So what ur saying Is get a short windshield not the tallest one they got from ur experience. I'm 6,2 hight

[@MotoMiracle]

Yea, Memphis Shades road warrior fairing and shield are perfect for people under 6 feet. So what they told me is most the time if you're over 6' then they recommend going down instead. It's all about not getting buffeting in your eyes. I would say 9 would be good for you. What kind of bike do you have and what kind of seat do you have?

[@beavis8167]

@@MotoMiracle 2001 Harley Sportster XL stock seat

[@isaacprichard]

Enjoy i95....

[@MotoMiracle]

😂 whenever I go visit family in the cager to Connecticut I always take 83 through PA and take the backroads, screw I95 lol. When Im on the bike I95 isnt that bad. Lane splitting definitely saved my ass though several times haha. Thanks for watching and commenting 🤙🏻

[@isaacprichard]

@MotoMiracle 🤣 yeah, I drive tractor trailer almost every week from Decatur Alabama to bridgeport Connecticut and i95 is a Doosie for sure lol

[@MotoMiracle]

@@isaacprichard I95 is never a fun drive. Im originally from Connecticut so yea we found a route from Maryland through Pennsylvania to the Tappan Zee bridge then to CT. For an extra 30 minutes and no traffic, Im fine with that lol. I dont think i could take that drive you take weekly 😂.