Category: Street Glide, Electra Glide, Ultra Classic and Tri Glide Reviews

Ok, I’m not one to write a lot of reviews….I feel compelled to at this point. I read each review about the Freedom Shield and decided to try one for myself. I went from the stock Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic 10“ to an 8” Freedom Shield “clear” after reading the reviews, and after hearing that it sends the air 2”-3” higher.  In theory I was keeping everything somewhat status quo. I didn’t mind the stock setup. I was skeptical….. I also was skeptical about being able to hear the music better.  Really?  Come on? I must say without a doubt that these things are true.  Even the music seemed to have more fidelity. Wow!  Totally impressed. The thickness is quite substantial. Great product!  I will probably get another dark one for the style points alone. Just do it!  Quit reading. This company rocks! You will be impressed. 

Review By: Jeremey – Plymouth, IN

I rarely do product reviews but these folks at Freedom Shields have a next level type of service that needs to be acknowledged. First: Made in the USA 👍 Second: production quality is excellent, fit and finish are perfect the and the details reflect a top shelf QA process. Third: the protective layer of plastic actually peels right off and leaves a clear clean shield! Usually, these things become more difficult to remove than money from my wallet, not in this case, obviously they properly store and maintain their raw stock, which is rare these days, good job guys. Fourth: The unit is rock solid, these are not flimsy cheap plastic, the additional thickness and correct mounting points allow this thing to slide right into position, tighten up, and not vibrate at all, no movement at any speed, the tint is perfect, and the clarity is stellar. Down the road performance is exactly as stated, wind deflection on the 5” is like having an 8” without the obstruction factor and it blends right into the lines of the faring, this thing looks great!  Fifth: Customer Service. Ordering on the site is a breeze, choices are clearly defined and represented, click, click, done. I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed sometimes so there was some confusion, strictly on my part about shipping lead time, one email to Cory, which was answered immediately, and boom, dude had the thing expedited, no excuses, just service. These guys made a customer for life with that effort, and I really can’t thank them enough. In short, Freedom Shields….you want the best? Go with this group of individuals, you are not going to be disappointed. 

Review By: Aaron – Las Vegas, NV

I just purchased my first Harley this year, a 2014 Street Glide Special that still had the stock blade windscreen on it, as I like to ride with a Half Helmet and a pair of Sun Glasses I knew I needed more wind protection. My first purchase was an 8” Klock Werks Windscreen, am improvement but I was disappointed with the head buffeting at 65+ miles per hour, in my opinion the way the sides are cut funnels the wind right at your head at speed. A friend of mine had put an 8” Freedom Shield on his 2018 Street Glide and was very happy with it and me being shorter than him I thought I may be able to get away with the 7” so I ordered one. When it came, I mounted her up and took it for a test drive and it was apparent that I did indeed need the 8”, so I called up John at Freedom and he got my 8” coming and arranged for the return of the 7”. I have now put a few hundred miles on my bike with the new shield and am very pleased with the protection, even at 75 mph on the freeway it has great protection and it is very easy to see through if needed unlike the Klock Werks that was distorted. I would highly recommend these shields, great quality and Customer Service that you just don’t find anymore! Thanks John.

Review By: Jack – Yakima, WA

I received your windshield and knew right off the bat it was perfect! Popped it on and took off! Thanks again. Awesome product!

Review By: Greg – Seymour, WI

It’s been about 1 month and almost 1,000 miles and I can say your windshield has lived up to the claims. I read almost every review before purchase which is what made me choose your product. Couldn’t have made a better choice. The 8 inch shield I went to from a factory 6 inch is night and day different. No more wind buffeting or blowing around my glasses or my passengers. The wider touring width is also a plus, reducing the wind noise on long rides makes it more enjoyable to put the miles on. Pushes the rain and bugs up and away. Performs well in all weather conditions I’ve encountered so far. Great fit and finish as well. The polished edge is a nice touch compared to the dull HD one. Overall, a great shield I will and have recommended to fellow riders. Thank you also for the great communication before the sale. Keep up the good work!

Review By: Caleb – Indiana, PA

Best everyday shield ever. I have ridden a couple of thousand Km’s around Queensland, Australia since purchasing this shield.  It has replaced all my previous shields and I no longer swap them out for urban or long-distance riding. Unlike the various ‘wind cutter/splitter’ types I have used previously; this shield has no distortion of view and achieves all its claims about turbulence. I use the 6″ Mid-grey tint on my 2015 FLHX-S.  No installation issues, easy to use, and clean. Get one.

Review By: Longers – Queensland, Australia

The best upgrade to my bike yet!!! I recently read about Freedom Shields on a forum, and decided to give them a try.  Based on my height (5’11”), inseam (32”), and being comfortable with my stock shield height; John suggested I try a 9” shield on my 2018 Ultra Limited.  I ordered the touring width with a dark grey tint. When I first opened the box and saw how well this shield was built, I told my wife that I didn’t care if I had to look around the shield; I want this shield on my bike!  The thickness, the finished edges and the clarity were excellent! I decided to leave the protective coating on and go for a quick test ride.  I only drove to the end of my street (about ¼ mile) and I knew this was the shield for me!  I turned around at the stop sign and came home to remove the protective film.  The bike rides and handles great with this shield.  At high speeds on the interstate, it feels like the front of the bike is more planted.  Also, the stereo doesn’t have to be turned up because there isn’t as much wind noise.

Review By: Mike – Durham, NC

I wanted to say thank-you again for a Beautiful Freedom Windshield. Please see attached pictures of my 05 FLHTCI with your Freedom Shield. I must say I have been riding since 1965 & this is by far the BEST WINDSHIELD I have ever had on a Harley. Thanks Again & please keep up your great work and customer service.

Review By: Pete – Spring Hill, FL

After purchasing a Street Glide, it only took a few miles to realize that I could not live with the stock windshield and that it needed to be replaced with something taller.   At the Harley dealer, I tried the 10” light smoke Wind Splitter demo shield. It did a good job with air deflection.  But even though I was looking over the windshield, my peripheral vision was seeing a lot of distortion, especially with the highway lines.  It was a deal breaker for me. After doing much research and reading windshield recommendations on several forums, I ordered the light gray 8” recurve Freedom Shield.  In just a few days the windshield arrived.  I was immediately impressed with its quality and installation was simple.  It didn’t take long to realize this was a keeper.  The design of the windshield sends the air over my head, eliminating the head buffeting that I had experienced with the stock shield.  And unlike the Wind Splitter, this windshield has virtually no distortion.  To control the air coming up from around the tank, I installed a set of HD fork-mount wind deflectors.  Installing the Freedom Shield and the wind deflectors has turned my Street Glide into a sweet ride.  I highly recommend Freedom Shields.

Review By: Danny – Shelby, NC

I just wanted to let you know that I received my windshield (wide touring light tint 10″) yesterday. I must say that the fit and finish of this shield is impeccable. The quality is unmatched by anyone. I would know, I’ve tried them all. Put close to 100 miles on yesterday. Looking over the shield I can see clearly down the road with no buffering at all. Looking through the shield there is no distortion. Needless to say, the protective plastic was taken off immediately upon my return home. Thanks again for a fantastic product and all of your (and the staff) help. Your customer service concerning my questions and responding to my emails is greatly appreciated. That’s something that you don’t see much of these days. Keep up the good work and fantastic product.

Review By: Ron – McCaysville, GA