Blog- Of course my 2011 Harley Street Glide comes with the stock tinted wind deflector. It works great year around for the most part, but there are very cold times and inclement weather conditions when I wanted a taller windshield.
So, the local Harley Davidson dealership had the Harley Wind Splitter windshields in stock. I purchased a 10” clear (they make a smoked version too) Wind Splitter windshield and had it for about 6 months (Harley Davidson Part #57400092). I tested it out during some very cold and inclement weather at a variety of speeds.
If you don’t know; the windshields on Harley touring models come off and on in about a minute by simply removing the three retaining screws across the front of the fairing, so installation is not going to be discussed in this blog.
The 10” Wind Splitter has a very unique design if you look at pictures and is specifically designed to push the wind up and over the rider. It is also wider than the stock wind deflector. I spoke with an experienced Harley mechanic at the dealership, who stated that the way the windshield is designed to cut through the air will cause the front end of your bike to suck down to the road a bit more, which is a good thing. Let’s just say the windshield has unique curves compared to other regular flat type windshields.
The windshield certainly performed very well in blocking cold wind and rain. I have nothing bad to say about its ability to protect the rider from extreme elements. The wind certainly went up and over me and I was very protected.
I will say that because of the unique curves in the windshield that it can distort a rider’s vision of the road directly low and in front of the bike, which is not where you are supposed to be looking anyways when riding. Depending on your height, there are some spots that can be a bit distorted even farther out front, but overall it is not unsafe or something that can’t be overcome by the rider.
I am 5-08” tall and have a stock seat on my 2011 Street Glide. I found that I will now likely go with the shorter 7” version of the Wind Splitter windshield (Harley Davidson Part #57164-10). I am soon going to demo the 7” version at my local Harley dealership, since I already sold my 10” version. The 7” version should push the wind up and over me during those very cold inclement weather days, yet I will still be able to see over the top of it, thus eliminating any distortion issues out front. However, I will still run my very short stock wind deflector most of the year, because I still like the wind in my face and that feeling of freedom that comes with it!
Overall, I give the Harley Davidson Wind Splitter windshield 4 stars out of 5 stars. You just need to make sure you get the right height that fits your personal needs.
Keep checking back on this website often and listen to all the entertaining and educational Podcasts, as I will eventually write or give a Podcast review on the 7” version after I get it and test it. Heck, maybe I will even do both!
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Good review. I bought the 7 inch windsplitter – hd part number 57164-10 – a couple of weeks ago, and found it a bit too short. I’m 5′ 8″ and ride an 05 electra glide ultra with stock seat. The bugs are still busting on the top front part of my helmet. I wear a Licks 3/4 helmet with goggles. I’d still like the windshield to kick the air up over my helmet completely while still not having to look through it. Also, it seems like the other unique curves in it that creates the downforce create a swirling air current that is a little weird in the rider pocket. Like you say, a windshield that fits your personal needs. I just thought I’d add my personal experience. I’m looking at buying the 9″ Fastaire Aero with recurve (light tint) to see if that fits my needs. Thanks again for your review.
Good information….thanks for your input
Good discussion. I purchased a 10″ wind splitter on my Ultra Limited 2015, when I had a 12″ standard screen on my 2010 Ultra. Biggest mistake I could make ! With my 6’3′ I am too tall for this wind splitter, leaving my helmet to a frontal attack by the wind, open duct in the fairing makes no difference. The problem with HD is, that they don’t deliver these windsplitters higher than 10″. Tall riders are discriminated obviously.. Does somebody knows a supplier for a 12″ windsplitter for 2015 Ultra Limiteds, clear with the splitter curves?
Klock Werks makes a 11.5 inch and a 14 inch. I have a sport flare on my RGS and Ryan has a 6.5 inch on his SGS. We both love them. I’d check them out if I was you.
Seriously am I the only one out there that bought a 2017 street glide standard… I got the bike for a killer price I’m going to add the upgraded stereo system from Harley and the antitheft system and then call it good One more thing what kind of pipes does Ryan have on his 2014 street glide
Nothing wrong with that standard. Sounds like a good plan. I have been running these pipes for years and love them –> https://shop.lawabidingbiker.com/products/vance-hines-twin-slash-oval-slip-ons-for-1995-2016-harley-davidson-touring-models
I was looking for a video on the klockwerks windshield. If there is 1 already can I get the link. Thanks
John,
No video on Klock Werks. I can tell you we like them. Ryan runs one on his Street Glide and a couple of us have them on our Road Glides.
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I would add to this by saying I purchased the 7” wind splitter windshield and the look I love, I’m just over 180 cm that’s 6 foot, and the breeze is intense especially the cold mornings. But those beautiful days with next to no wind with just a slight cool breeze a dream. So that’s the pro’s with a slight con thrown in. The big one that I’m really pissed about is the 1.5” gaps I have on either side of the wind splitter, it looks rude and every time I think of riding I don’t cause of that very reason. I’m torn between the enjoyment of riding and the dissatisfaction of seeing this mess before my very eyes. I’ve told my Harley Dealer I’d like it fixed, they said we’ve got new bikes here with them on and it’s the same, you’ll just have to live with it. Umm nope! I ain’t gonna! So I’ve asked for my money back! Haven’t had an answer yet, over all gutted.