Added a Harley mod to my Honda

[Flrider]

I seen an Interstate for sale on Ebay that had this shield on it, I also seen Vance and Jerry posting on the 1500 board about this shield so since I liked the way it looked, I decided to give it a try.

Took some drilling of 2 new mounting holes and enlarging the other 2 mounting tabs.
I also cut the sides since the shield stuck out about 2" off each side.

Now for the test ride info:

I came from a ceebaileys dark shield that sat at nose height as I like looking over the shield and it pushed air right to the top of my helmet.
This Harley shield sits about chin height but it has a re curve lip at the top which gives some wind (not much) at eye height and the full air tot he top of my helmet.
When I first sat on the bike I thought that I would have more wind on my face but that re curve lip does push air up.
No buffeting at all, just some more wind which can be a good thing for this summer months.

Now I should say that this test ride was with a half helmet, using a 3/4 or full helmet it feels and looks great.
Compared to the CeeBaileys, this one is thin which makes it a good thing since the curvature has to be pushed out some.

[sixlow]

damn that gurl is sexy. 

[Farside]

  yes she is...... 

[_Sheffjs_]

This takes the IS to a whole new level.  It keeps the classic look and perfectly blends it with a modern shield.  Spot on!!!!!   

[larue]

Where style meets performance  nice

[Steel cowboy]

Definitely adds style to the bike and brings it to a higher level. Nice work, bike looks great !!

[pocket aces]

Love it!  
Where did you order it from and what was the cost?
What size is it?

[Bronxboy]

Was thinking about that shield as well. Looks great Jack, doing my fairing mod's soon, I may go that route as well. 

[John Schmidt]

Jack, I really like that last picture....full on profile shot. The windshield really adds to the looks with that extra little ripple about halfway up. Mine is a tinted shield that's low enough I can look over the top, but at speed it kinda beats my brains out(probably obvious to some ) by hitting the top of my helmet. This might be an answer for me as well.

[Flrider]

Thanks for the compliments guys, it is great when we get to play with our bikes and change it up.
Steelcowboy has shown that we can/should think out of the box  

For those that would like to try it out, here is the shield I got, it is for the road glide and it is part # 57166-10A

https://www.harley-davidson.com/store/wind-splitter-windshield-pa-20-5716610--1

Jack, I really like that last picture....full on profile shot. The windshield really adds to the looks with that extra little ripple about halfway up. Mine is a tinted shield that's low enough I can look over the top, but at speed it kinda beats my brains out(probably obvious to some ) by hitting the top of my helmet. This might be an answer for me as well.

John, I think you had mentioned that your fairing is a Harley fairing, they make the Wind Splitter shields for the other fairing models. Yours and Nick's might be an easy no modification needed bolt on easy change.

Check here:

https://www.harley-davidson.com/shop/motorcycle-wind-protection

Was thinking about that shield as well. Looks great Jack, doing my fairing mod's soon, I may go that route as well.  

Go for it Nick, you will be having the fairing apart, you might as well go all the way  

Love it!  
Where did you order it from and what was the cost?
What size is it?

Vance, If you decide to go for it, there is a cut that you have to make to the right of the outside mounting holes so that the chrome garnish will fit. I did not think to take pics but once you lay the top garnish over the shield you will see what I mean.

[Avanti]

Jack,

Looks great, very nice work!

Could you take a measurement from the top of your gas cap, just in front of the lock, to the top of the windshield? This would make a good reference measurement.

Thank you

[Tourus]

    

[Flrider]

Jack,

Looks great, very nice work!

Could you take a measurement from the top of your gas cap, just in front of the lock, to the top of the windshield? This would make a good reference measurement.

Thank you

It measures 13.5"

[OnaWingandaPrayer]

Nice upgrade. The lines flow well.

[Steel cowboy]

Jack I might have to go your route, it easy and changes the whole front end look. It's mods like this that keep our gurls looking so young. I'll look for one at Sunday's swap in Webster.

[flsix]

Jack all the curves in that shield really accent the curves of the Valk.
It looks great !!

[Stick]

Curious how you came to decide on that part # I see hd has a few different part numbers

Were you able to line it up with your Sheild or something?

[Flrider]

Curious how you came to decide on that part # I see hd has a few different part numbers

Were you able to line it up with your Sheild or something?

As I compared to the windshield that was on the Interstate that was for sale, this is the one that came close to it. I looked at height and shape of the middle curves.

[2KVISRiderDan]

Jack for some reason I can't see the pictures you posted, just an update notification from photo bucket. How tall are you & what seat are you riding on?

[Flrider]

Jack for some reason I can't see the pictures you posted, just an update notification from photo bucket. How tall are you & what seat are you riding on?

CRAP!!!!

The photobug got me too, I was fine until yesterday 

Pm me a phone number and I can send pics via text

I am 5'9" and have a Corbin seat.

[Stick]

Calvary have a copy of this shield pretty well priced
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Front-Dark-Tinted-Windshield-for-1998-2013-Harley-Davidson-Road-Glide-FLTR-/142445058039?hash=item212a6317f7

[Flrider]

Calvary have a copy of this shield pretty well priced
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Front-Dark-Tinted-Windshield-for-1998-2013-Harley-Davidson-Road-Glide-FLTR-/142445058039?hash=item212a6317f7

Now you tell me 

All good, so far I know of a couple of guys that are doing the same mod and one of the guys got is at about 40% off and the other one got it basically for free 

[Stick]

anymore install pics yet?

[Stick]

I just took the plunge and orderes this not a genuine HAD but a close copy for under $50 shipped
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/322370437917

[Flrider]

I just took the plunge and orderes this not a genuine HAD but a close copy for under $50 shipped
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/322370437917

Here is a couple of pics that might help you out, first one shows about how much of the shield I decided to cut.






I had to cut along white line in order to clear the mounting hole for the chrome garnish.



You can cut as much or as little as you would like or not cut anything at all if you just drill the mounting holes.
I used a drill for the holes and used it in reverse action so it basically melts through, I have heard that some materials might crack when you drill through it. My son's friend found out when working on plexiglass for his car.
I did have to enlarge the holes some so I also used a Dremel with a metal tip that worked as a router.



Anyone else thinking of doing the mod, Eddie brought up a point that I forgot to mention.

The curvature of the shield leaves a gap between the shield and the chrome garnish, an easy fix, I used a 3"x1" piece of soft rubber attached to the fairing using double sided 3M tape, the shield is very flexible so it pushed it out so that it followed the curvature of the chrome garnish leaving no gap.




Good luck with your install and post here with the outcome  

[RUDE DOG - Steelers]

That looks awesome. I'll be doing this.

[Flrider]

That looks awesome. I'll be doing this.

Check Craigslist or Ebay before you go for the new one, some find that it does not provide the wind protection they thought so they end up selling at a discounted price, always good when you can save some $$$ 

[Steel cowboy]

I just compleated the Harley mod on my interstate. It defenetlly looks good, but my version is a bit shorter than Jack's. I took an inch off the bottom and did some more trimming to get it to seat properly. I don't think I started out with the same height windshield as Jack. Next week I'll shop around for a higher one at the Webster bike swap. I've seen them there for about $40 brand new. Anyway here are some pictures.

[Flrider]

Eddie

Great job, I can see that yours sits lower than mine, I did not trim anything from the bottom of the shield, I only cut the sides.

I could use an extra inch     shield height that is. 

I do believe that for a long out of state ride, I would change to a taller shield for comfort and more wind protection. For now, this is the shield that will stay on 

[Flrider]

Anyone else thinking of doing the mod, Eddie brought up a point that I forgot to mention.

The curvature of the shield leaves a gap between the shield and the chrome garnish, an easy fix, I used a 3"x1" piece of soft rubber attached to the fairing using double sided 3M tape, the shield is very flexible so it pushed it out so that it followed the curvature of the chrome garnish leaving no gap.

[RUDE DOG - Steelers]

That looks like a good height for me. What height is yours? Where did you buy it?

I just compleated the Harley mod on my interstate. It defenetlly looks good, but my version is a bit shorter than Jack's. I took an inch off the bottom and did some more trimming to get it to seat properly. I don't think I started out with the same height windshield as Jack. Next week I'll shop around for a higher one at the Webster bike swap. I've seen them there for about $40 brand new. Anyway here are some pictures.

[2KVISRiderDan]

Has anyone here looked at or tried the Wind Vest 9", 12", or 14" light or dark smoke tinted Road Glide windshield as seen at http://www.windvest.com/products/products.html ? It also has the flip/curl at the top edge which deflects the wind to make it perform like at 3-4" taller shield

[Stick]

Well finally got around to installing my china made windsplitter "Type" Shield..lol

i have no idea what year its made for as i had to make all new holes but was easy and looks good for
this is shield:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Smoke-12-Tint-Wave-Windshield-For-Harley-Road-Glide-FLTR-FLTRX-1998-2013/322370437917?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2748.l2649
and this is it on my Supervalk:

[Bronxboy]

I love the look, but the biggest complaint was wind and buffeting at HWY speeds? What say u and Jack?

[Flrider]

I love the look, but the biggest complaint was wind and buffeting at HWY speeds? What say u and Jack?

More wind noise = YES

Buffeting = NO

[zero200]

Any chance you all could re-upload your images? Most of them seem to be down