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Does anybody have the Clearveiw Tall winsheild on their bike? I have the Triumph roadster screen on my bike but the buffeting is so bad at seventy miles per hour that it blurs my vision. Clearveiw makes a windsheild that mounts right onto the stock Triumph mounts, it's two inches wider and four inches taller and sells for (I think) $160. I was thinking about getting it , but I'd love some feedback on it first. http://www.clearviewshields.com/shop/product.php?id=59

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I have one on the way, it should be here in a week or 2, then I will test it on my trip to Sturgis


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If you think of it would you send me a little evaluation after you get it? I would sure appreciate it, Thanks.

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Perhaps you could do a search and see what myself and others have already said about the Clearview. If you have some specific questions, ask away and I'll get back to you tomorrow.



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I've said it before and I'll say it again, check with National Cycle, They have a Switch Blade mounting system that fits several windshields that pop on and off in seconds. No tools necessary, and the bike looks great without a windshield w/ the mounts still on. Not like the Triumph mounts. Call and ask for Steve he's got all the info because the part #'s aren’t listed in the Catalog yet.
BTW they look great on the bike and there is no buffeting, at least with the full sized ones.


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Shutterbug I did as you said and researched past threads, the biggest question I have is, how is the buffeting situation? Am I going to have to get lowers too in order to aleviate it? Are you happy with the height? Do you wish you would have gone taller? Any info appreciated. Thanks

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I have the 17" Clearview mounted on my Summer Screen brackets and couldn't be more pleased. I'm 5'10 and the airflow from the Triumph Summer Screen blasted me right in the eyes.

The Clearview went on in about 5 minutes and is just the right height. High enough to direct the airfow above my helmet - but low enough so that I'm looking over it when riding.

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what I've found makes the most difference to buffeting in this style of shield is the lowers.

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I have the 17" ClearView Summer Screen replacement - not really what you're asking about but I wanted to interject that you probably won't find a better quality screen anywhere. Their replacements bolt right on and look great. I would suggest getting the light gray tint as it actually is more transparent than the clear.


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Shutterbug I did as you said and researched past threads, the biggest question I have is, how is the buffeting situation? Am I going to have to get lowers too in order to aleviate it? Are you happy with the height? Do you wish you would have gone taller? Any info appreciated. Thanks




Hi Robert...As for buffetting....the Clearview eliminates it all in my opinion. You do get some wind movement from down under and off the tank. The lowers manage that just fine. I do have some wind on me, but that can be from the angle it's blowing, how hard it's blowing, how fast you're going, etc. On our hot days, this is a bonus. There is zilch buffeting with this combination. I have the 18" high, 2" wider screen and I can just look over the screen if I don't slouch. I'm 5'11" tall. As I ride along, I look through the shield ....partly because I now have the Corbin Solo saddle and it lowered me an inch. I find the optics of the plexy good. The next taller shield looks away too big and seems to be the wrong proportions for the bike. You can call John at Clearview and talk to him regarding your concerns...he's very helpful. The lowers I made out of Lexan....the brackets are from Memphis Shades and Fast Eddy has those. Get them for the lower tubes and the right size for your bike. Size and shape is a personal preference....mine are about 12" long and 4 1/2" wide and shaped as seen in photo.You need a 9/16" drill for the holes. The driving lights complete the look. I'm very pleased with my set up as I tend to ride out of the city and I like some comfort. Don



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I've said it before and I'll say it again, check with National Cycle, They have a Switch Blade mounting system that fits several windshields that pop on and off in seconds. No tools necessary, and the bike looks great without a windshield w/ the mounts still on. Not like the Triumph mounts. Call and ask for Steve he's got all the info because the part #'s aren’t listed in the Catalog yet.
BTW they look great on the bike and there is no buffeting, at least with the full sized ones.




Chip...any chance of seeing a photo of your bike with the NC Shield on it? I agreee with you that the Switch Blade Shield is mighty fine looking as I saw one on the wall at my dealers shop....and the brackets would be a bonus. Thanks. Don


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I've had the tall Clearview for about 3 years now, and it's a great product. With the roadster screen at 55, I couldn't read roadsigns for the buffeting. The Clearview elimintated almost all of the buffeting up to about 75-80, and even then it wasn't bad. Added some lowers from fasteddy, and no buffeting problems except in the most extreme wind conditions.

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I have the 17" Clearview mounted on my Summer Screen brackets and couldn't be more pleased.




I dont see a 17" one, just the 16, 18.5 and the 20. I am the same height as you, so figured this would be a good match, just need to know for sure which one you have? Thanks


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Thanks for all the input guys ( Don you especially ) I've got some deciding to do. I went to Fast Eddies and was checking out those lowers, Don I might contact you some time about how you made those lowers if you don't mind. Thanks again to all who replied. Bob

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I too am waiting on my Clearview screen. I talked with John at Clearview yesterday and it is supposed to be shipped today.

From all reports, the Clearview is an excellent product. The only drawback is the long wait time...it will be about 2 months from the time it was ordered, assuming it comes next week.

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I dont see a 17" one, just the 16, 18.5 and the 20. I am the same height as you, so figured this would be a good match, just need to know for sure which one you have? Thanks




My bike is the America on the site showing the Summer Screen replacements. They show a 17" and 18" available.

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No problem Robert....the Memphis Shade lowers are shorter and wider than the ones I fabricated. I was having coffee with a friend who rides a Vulcan Nomad with stock lowers, so I traced the out line on the back of a place mat and went from there. Mine are extended a bit so they go up behind the driving lights. I'll probably create a new pair over the winter as a fun project, I'll even cut a set out for you should you go this route. It'll be interesting to see how Lee makes out with his install as his Clearview will be arriving soon. Don


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I dont see a 17" one, just the 16, 18.5 and the 20. I am the same height as you, so figured this would be a good match, just need to know for sure which one you have? Thanks




Thanks, I was just looking at the wrong page. So am I understand this site correctly, They dont sell the brackets, I need to come up with a set of factory OEM ones correct?
My bike is the America on the site showing the Summer Screen replacements. They show a 17" and 18" available.

Clearview Summer Screen replacements - America



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From all reports, the Clearview is an excellent product. The only drawback is the long wait time...it will be about 2 months from the time it was ordered




Is this typical, or was this a new product just now being shipped for the first time? I need a windshield for my new America so I can commute throughout the year. A two-month wait would put me well into the rainy season. Incidentally, why doesn't Clearview stock the Triumph mounting brackets for their customers? It's a pain to have to order them separately, and it makes me wonder if I should just order a Triumph Roadster screen and be done with it.

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Is this typical, or was this a new product just now being shipped for the first time? I need a windshield for my new America so I can commute throughout the year. A two-month wait would put me well into the rainy season. Incidentally, why doesn't Clearview stock the Triumph mounting brackets for their customers? It's a pain to have to order them separately, and it makes me wonder if I should just order a Triumph Roadster screen and be done with it.

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Jack,

This is a typical wait for Clearview. In fact, I'm sitting here waiting for UPS to deliver the screen today so from the time I ordered until it arrives (hopefully), it will have been nine weeks.

I believe only authorized Triumph dealers can get you the mounting parts. And yes, it was a bit of pain to order the parts separately, but that took no time compared to the wait for the windscreen.

I needed a taller screen than the Roadster screen so that's why I went with Clearview.

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Nine weeks is a really long time to wait, especially when you commute 40 miles a day like me. So, based on all this, I've e-mailed National Cycle for Switchblade pricing/availability. If that's a no-go, I'll head back to the Triumph dealer.

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I have both, began with a roadster, bought an oversized clearview and reinstalled the roadster after one season. The clearview does what it does quite well. For whatever reason, I haven't had the head buffeting issues with the roadster others do. Which may have something to do with personal cranial bulk density & going through life in ignorant bliss.

I have noticed that my slimmer profile Davida 3/4 catches less wind than the other helmets.

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I've said it before and I'll say it again, check with National Cycle, They have a Switch Blade mounting system that fits several windshields that pop on and off in seconds. No tools necessary, and the bike looks great without a windshield w/ the mounts still on. Not like the Triumph mounts. Call and ask for Steve he's got all the info because the part #'s aren’t listed in the Catalog yet.
BTW they look great on the bike and there is no buffeting, at least with the full sized ones.




And did you have to remove your upper fork covers?

many riders have no intrest in doing that. If not, many would be interested in seeing pictures on it mounted on your bike and maybe even a link to which shields will fit.


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Just an initial report on the Clearview screen which did arrive yesterday. Again, it was a nine week wait.

1. The screen quality is excellent and appears very sturdy. I'm not using the Triumph straps that come with the roadster screen and it doesn't look as if this will be a problem.

2. I had only the four mounting holes drilled by Clearview and not the other five holes for the straps. The drilled holes are aligned pretty well...the bottom two are perfect while the top two are slightly off which causes a very minor misalignment between the top stems and the screen. I may be able adjust this later.

3. The Triumph top stems were mislabeled. Or perhaps they meant the left stem goes on the left side of the bike when viewed from the front?

4. My initial riding impressions are mixed.

I am almost 6'4" tall, but went with the 18" screen. I wanted to be able to see over the top of the screen as I wear a full face helmet and do most of my riding on twisty mountains roads. My line of sight to the road is good and the taller 20" screen would definitely be in the way during some turns.

That said, I am experiencing some moderate helmet buffeting/head shake at speeds over 60 miles per hour. It's bad enough that it actually jitters my distant vision. I removed the screen and while the wind force is much higher on the chest, I don't get nearly as much helmet buffeting and no vision jittering.

I'm going to do some more road work, but I'm toying with idea of sending the 18" back for a 20" one.

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I haven't had the head buffeting issues with the roadster others do.




How tall are you? Does your bike have the stock seat?

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I have noticed that my slimmer profile Davida 3/4 catches less wind than the other helmets.




I also ride with a 3/4 helmet. I'm starting to think I should just go with the Roadster and be done with it.



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the top two are slightly off which causes a very minor misalignment between the top stems and the screen. I may be able adjust this later.





The gentleman who recently sold me the TORS has a Clearview screen with alignment issues on his pre-'07 America. He mounted it, but apparently not without significant time and trouble. I think he said there were problems with the angle at which the holes were drilled. If you swap yours for the 20", it might be appropriate to ask the company to double-check all this. It would be a shame to wait another nine weeks, only to receive a screen that doesn't fit properly.

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The gentleman who recently sold me the TORS has a Clearview screen with alignment issues on his pre-'07 America. He mounted it, but apparently not without significant time and trouble. I think he said there were problems with the angle at which the holes were drilled. If you swap yours for the 20", it might be appropriate to ask the company to double-check all this. It would be a shame to wait another nine weeks, only to receive a screen that doesn't fit properly.

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Thanks Jack. On second look, the holes in my screen are probably in the correct location; however the screen curvature is different enough to cause what appears to be a slight misalignment. This is NOT major and would only be noticeable if someone's attention were drawn to it.

I had no problem mounting the screen.

Also, I talked with another Clearview screen owner who experienced the same buffeting that I'm getting. After further road tests, I think it's something I can live with as a taller screen would definitely block the road view more.

Clearview recommends that the top of the screen hit the road 50' in front which is precisely where my line of sight is.

At speeds below 60, there is no question that the screen is better than without.

And yes, I don't think it's worth waiting another nine weeks although I would hope that Clearview would put a return at the top of the production line.

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Lee....I to have slight gaps at the top mounting holes because of the screen curvature. Adding those Star Washers I mentioned help diminish the visible gap. Also, after riding with the screen on for a month now, the vibration and summer heat has allowed the screen to settle in somewhat and the gap is almost gone now. One rider added a Laminar Lip to his screen because of his height.....might help you. Don

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Lee..the lowers I added made a big difference in wind buffeting.


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Shutterbug,

Thanks for the information.

I'll look into adding lowers too.

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How tall are you? Does your bike have the stock seat?
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Jack,

I'm 6'5", closer to 6'0" by the end of the day. I have a Corbin seat.

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I'm 6'5", closer to 6'0" by the end of the day. I have a Corbin seat.

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jh,

Does the Corbin seat move your sitting position from the stock position? As tall as you and I are, it wouldn't be good to move forward or lower.

Thinking about my next big investment.

Lee

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Lee,

There's lots of other Corbin owners on the site, they might chime in. To me, the position is a bit lower and back, perhaps an inch in both directions, sitting more in the "well" ahead of the rear wheel fender, but that's just a guess. I switched seats five years ago. For me, it feels like I'm part of the bike and not not so much sitting on it. The top of the roadster screen is roughly parallel to the bottom of my chin. Maybe lower if I sit up straight, like I was told to in grade school .

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Thanks jh.

I'd hate to lose any legroom, but really need something better for long trips.

I've been looking at extending the controls forward, but the pipes prevent much movement here; perhaps 1 inch at most. Other cruisers such HDs already have the controls mounted in front of the pipes which makes it easier to extend them.

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That's exactly how it felt for me too when I first sat in mine. Also felt just a bit lower hence feeling part of the bike.


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Hi Don,

Off the topic a bit but can you tell us what lightbar you have on your bike? I've got the same Clearview screen but was concerned about the light bar not fitting.

Thanks!

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Hello Martin... that's the Triumph light bar on my Speedmaster. The Clearview fits in nicely around the headlight and fills in the spaces between the lights. Sort of completes the look. Don


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Hi lee....I to have the Corbin Solo.....it was great right out of the box....did lower me about an inch....more in control now. Added Jim's spacers and I can now nicely lean back against the Backrest when I'm cruising. Have you added the new Triumph Highway Bars? You can add foot pegs to them and with the Kuryakyn off-set mounts you can extend the pegs forward of the bars for more leg room.
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Hi lee....I to have the Corbin Solo.....it was great right out of the box....did lower me about an inch....more in control now. Added Jim's spacers and I can now nicely lean back against the Backrest when I'm cruising. Have you added the new Triumph Highway Bars? You can add foot pegs to them and with the Kuryakyn off-set mounts you can extend the pegs forward of the bars for more leg room.





That's a good idea. I had not seriously considered highway bars before, but it's an easy way to get some more legroom without having to move the controls.

Thanks,

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I just finished my trip of 3000 miles with the new Clearview 18.5 screen. I also have a Corbin seat, so I was sitting lower on the bike than stock. I'm 6'2 and the 18.5" was PERFECT. I could sit normal and see over the top just fine, or lean back and look through it easy. I really like that where your sight line splits at the top of the screen, it doesn't give you the double vision effect of some screens. I was still in the wind, I wasnt looking to feel like I was on a Goldwing, but the head rattling buffeting of the stock height screen is gone. The only issue I had was when I ordered it, I had called the company and told them I need it for my trip to Sturgis, and they said it would be done. I emailed in the beginning of July, they said it was on schedule. A couple weeks later, they said it wouldn't be ready. They had slightly blemished screens in stock for less money. They didn't have a 18.5". I asked them to cut down a 20", which they did for free, and when I got the screen, the blemish was where the chrome straps go, no biggie. I actually polished it out with the samples they sent. I got the light grey, didn't notice any more or less reflection in the screen like some say. For what I wanted, again, it was PERFECT. I think the 20" would have been way to tall, and look too big on the bike, plus I would not have the option to look over or through the screen. If you have the roadster screen and get too much wind, I would strongly recommend this as another option, I am very happy. Mine also went right on with no issues, I know some have had mounting problems, this was pretty simple to get on.


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by roadworthy - 04/24/2025 7:57 PM
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