Just received my 11″ shield rode 40 miles and love it. This is my 3rd Freedom Shield I had two different sizes on my FLHTK, when I wanted one for my 2015 RG there was no question where it was going to come from thanks.
Review By: Jim – Rolling Meadows, IL
Just wanted to take a minute and drop you guys a quick note. I ordered an 11″ in Dark Gray for my new 2015 FLTRX. Windshield arrived this afternoon nicely packaged with a pleasant note with the invoice. Immediately went out and installed it to replace the lacking stock windshield. The first thing I noticed was how much thicker and stiffer it was than the stock shield. The fit and finish on the new shield was excellent with very minimal distortion perceived by the rider. As for the improvement, it is at least 100% better than the stock shield. The wind around the side of my head and ears is reduced dramatically and now pushes over the top of my head. I can actually close the lower vents without my head getting pushed around severely. Truly an awesome product and great service! I’ll be recommending you guys to other Road Gliders in the future. Thanks for producing such a great product that is reasonably priced and made in the USA!
Review By: Russ – Benton City, WA
After a lot of research, I decided on a Freedom Shield medium smoke tint windshield in a 13″ height for my ’15 RGU. Right up front let me tell you that I have no affiliation with Freedom Shields and I’m not getting anything in return for this review. I had emailed John at john@freedomshields.net and had several detailed conversations about his shields. Those of you who have spoken to John knows he practices some of the best customer service in the entire business of motorcycle accessories. He is quick to respond, either by email or phone, he is friendly and polite, he doesn’t cuss on the phone (which is nice nowadays), and he knows his product line! Anyway, soon enough my 13″ shield came in and the packing was excellent. I put it on the RGU (without removing the very nice protective coating on the shield), and took it for a long spin with the wife on board. I’m 6′ even with a 33″ inseam. Patty is 5’6″. We soon found out that at 55mph and beyond, the 13″ didn’t offer enough of a wind “envelope” for us, so sadly I had to write John and tell him I wanted to return the 13″ in favor of a 15″, and here’s how I arrived at that decision: Freedom Shields 13″ shield is 3/4″ less high than the OEM shield (when measured from the driver’s side of the shield) from the top of the vent to the top of the shield. That is to say, the OEM shield is 6″ above the vent, whereas John’s was 5-1/4″. I thought that would be ok, but it wasn’t – it was just too low for us. Then, John’s 14″ shield is the same height as the OEM shield and his 15″ is 3/4″ higher than the stock shield. I just wasn’t sure that the stock height would provide enough wind protection after seeing that the 13″ was way to little wind protection (again, for us), so after talking to John on the phone, I ordered the 15″. But before I called him I cut a piece of paper and taped it to the front of the stock shield so it stuck up 3/4″ higher to simulate the height of a 15″ Freedom Shield. Then I took it for a ride to see if the height would bother me. It didn’t and I still could look over it easily, so I knew I was set. John was great about the swap out and I received my new shield from him today. Again, it was expertly packaged and protectively wrapped. I put it on the bike and took her for a spin, again without removing the protective shield film. It’s just a tad high, but it’s not in my line of sight unless I’m going downhill or over the crest of a hill. On level ground or going downhill, I have plenty of “look-over” visibility, and the medium tint will be great for looks but not so dark as to make night driving scary. And the wind “envelope” and overall protection is right were I wanted it to be! The fit and finish of the Freedom Shield is top notch, first rate. The edges are extremely well cut and polished to a mirror finish. The shield is beautiful to look and and look thru when you need to.
Review By: Harry – Yellville, AR
Hi John, my name is Kenny and some friends and I met with you on Saturday at your facility to pick the 13″ shield for my 2015 Road Glide I had ordered earlier in the week. It was great to meet you in person and I appreciated you taking the time to show us around. I have put about 600 miles on the shield and am very happy with it. It is a big improvement over the 12.5″ windsplitter it replaced. Thank you for the great product and service. Here is a pic of the shield installed at your facility.
Review By: Kenny – Junction City , KS
Hi John, it’s been a few months since we chatted… but I just want to let you know how much I love the 15″ Freedom Shield in medium you sold me for my 2015 CVO Road Glide Ultra. I didn’t want to really comment as to the functionality until I had a chance to really give it a workout, well this last weekend we went on a 4 day 1,600 mile ride through Southern Utah and Northern Arizona in every riding condition imaginable (except wet conditions). Absolutely perfect in every way, no adverse effects at all and the sizing is just right. I’m 6′ 2″ and even at high speeds I get just a gentle breeze at eye level which is exactly what I wanted. Enough to enjoy the smells of the outdoors and feel that you are riding a motorcycle, but zero buffeting and no rider fatigue from the wind and the bugs either die happy on the shield or flip up over my head in the slipstream. And let’s not forget it is a really great looking shield and follows the lines in the spirit of the HD styling. I’m thrilled with my purchase and the fast service and when it’s time to buy another you have my business. Great job, fantastic product.
Review By: Lance – Victorville, CA
I wanted to thank you for the new shield. I also want to thank you for taking care of my order and shipping to me so quickly. I had a last minute opportunity to ride my new Road Glide for a business trip of 800 miles. I had bought Harley’s 15” Windsplitter the day I got the new Glide. But unfortunately Rushmore vents and all, it seemed to channel the air up past my ears and the noise was deafening. It worked great up to 40 mph but the noise was bad past that speed. It also has enough contours that the distortion they created was pretty bad. Complete waste of money. So I knew that I would never be able to make the ride without a much better shield. Since the trip came up on such short notice it was great of you to help me get the shield in just a few days. Thanks again for your service. The new shield made the trip much more enjoyable. I had been looking around for a replacement and had read about your windshields on several forums. For reference, I am 6’ 0” with a 32” inseam and running the stock seat, I bought your 15” with the medium tint based on our discussion. I see well over it and it would have worked for me even if it was an inch taller. It is a quality piece, fit perfectly, looks nice on the bike, has a nice polished edge and is visually near perfect. Very little distortion, I can even see through the lip on top without any distortion. The medium tint is nice and works for me in all types of riding. The shield cut the wind noise tremendously. The shield helps the BSR a lot also. It creates a nice pocket for the passenger. I still get a lot of air from around the tank but plan to add fairing lowers in the future since I tend to run a bit longer distances. Once I do, I expect this shield to complement the set up perfectly, minimizing air and noise. Again thank you for the quality product and great service.
Review By: Brian – Iowa City, IA
John, All I can say is DAMN!!!. This thing is awesome. I received the 14″ Med Smoke Touring today and proceeded to put it on right away. I ride 153 miles a day and was getting beat by the stock worthless shield. Put it on and took it for a short ride at all speeds (up to 90 MPH) could hear the radio (First time at highway speeds) and no head buffeting. I was really impressed with the re-curve and NO distortion. I’m a short stocky fella 5’7″ and your instructions on fitment was right on. I will be recommending you to all my Road Glide Buddies for sure. Thanks
Review By: Chris – Allen, TX
John I have been back home for about 10 days now and have had a chance to go for a couple of rides now with the new shield on the bike. This 16 “touring shield is hands down the best shield I have had the pleasure of sitting behind. It comes up to somewhere around my mouth or just beneath my nose. Either way I see over it without even trying. I would have to hunch over to have to look through it. Like I had said I have a very long back for someone that is 6’. Comfort on the road is an understatement. I just love it! The main air blast clears the top of my helmet by 2 or 3 inches. My wife liked it on the back of the bike as well. With the total lack of any buffeting it will extend the time I can spend on the bike due to my neck problems and prior operations on the disks in my neck.
Review By: Doug – Alberta Canada
Received a 16” medium tint on Friday; installed and went for a quick test ride. Immediately knew I liked it. On a chilly and cloudy Saturday my wife and I went on a ride and I was so much more comfortable. The wind was much less on my head and despite the weather, it was a very comfortable ride. On a better Sunday, with half helmets, we were able to enjoy the radio while tooling around on two lane roads. Very impressed. Thank you.
Review By: Chris – Columbia, MO
I heard about “Freedom” Shields on the RoadGlide.org forum. They are one of the few companies that actually make a true Touring windshield for the 2016 FLTRU. From my first contact with the company on, I knew that Customer Service was high on their priority list. As I live in Canada… returning an item was going to be an issue if needed but I was confident enough to place the order. I ordered the 15″ Touring Air-Curve Light Tint shield. It arrived in the mail perfectly preserved and pristine. The installation was a breeze and the fit was excellent. I did (as others had done) test ride the shield before removing the protective layers. The stock 14″ shield on the bike was problematic. I am 5’11” with a 32″ inseam. I looked over the stock shield by a good 2-3″ and the wind struck just above the helmet visor. My wife on the other hand is 5’6″ and was getting blasted right in the face. She commented it was like being a “Bobble Head” due to the wind. The 15″ Freedom shield raised the air flow a good 3″ from stock. It reduced side buffeting and quietened the cockpit noise significantly. My wife no longer got wind blast and indicated that the wind just now grazed the top of her visor. All in all… very happy. I was worried about the maintenance of the shield but after emailing John, I was confident that what I was using would not damage the shield. I have cleaned the shield of bugs several times now and am confident it will last for many, many years. The Freedom Shield is by far Heads and Shoulders above the quality of the stock shield and I would recommend their shields to anyone looking for a superior product. My wife and I could not be happier. . . . . Well done 🙂
Review By: Steve – Ontario, Canada
