A windshield has never been the sexiest part of a touring motorcycle. But a lot can be done to improve its cosmetics and its efficiency. Here an example called the Flare Windshield. This one was developed in a wind tunnel and proven on the Salt Flats of Bonneville during a bagger speed world record attempt and success by Brian Klock’s wife Laura Ellifson. This innovative windshield creates a down force and less drag on the motorcycle, improving handling characteristics and providing a much improved air pocket for the rider. Plus, it looks cool. The Flare Windshield from Klock Werks is a direct replacement for your 1998 and newer FLTR/FLTRI. It is custom molded from premium quality, hard-coated polycarbonate to provide unmatched durability, and pre-drilled for easy mounting using stock windshield hardware. Options available are 8" Tint, 8" Black, 8" Paintable Clear 12" Tint and 12" Clear. All are priced right at $169.95. Klock Werks Baggers
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I was fortunate enough to spend some time at Klock Werks recently and Brian shared with me some of the wind tunnel data. Most impressive. Technically, this windshield leaves Harley’s in the dust and looks totally cool to boot.
I bought one of the first out of production. 8″ size in black. looks great, and works pretty well considering. It’s infinitely better than the 5″ Black HD strip, and works much better than the SE smoked 12″. If you spend a lot of time on the highway, they have a 12″ in clear or smoked, which probably makes more sense.
Brian, Laura, and the Klock Werks folks are very dedicated to their product line. I recently visited their operation and was very impressed with their dedication and passion to making the best parts possible. They offer solid proof that their products work which they back up and Brian recites the specifics. Bonneville land speed racing separates the men out from the boys and they step up to the plate and I left Klock Werks very impressed. It’s refreshing to see new cool products come out for baggers that actually work. True leaders in my mind.
Mike Tomas
Kiwi Indian MotorCycle Co
We enjoyed having you Mike!
Peace
BigJoe
Cyril,
Thanks for the post, I was able to spend a bit of time catching up with our fast paced industry through your blog over the holidays and was delighted to see us as part of it all! We are continually blessed with people like Kiwi, Doc, Jim Betlach, Marjorie Klieman, Tom Motzko from Drag, and others who venture into the “other” side of South Dakota on their travels and we welcome you all. We were fortunate enough on this part to create something sexy that works equally as well as tested in the A2 Wind Tunnel in NASCAR country. The downforce added helps to stabilize the front end of the bike as it wants to lift. It really made a difference in the stability of Laura’s runs on the salt this year. Isn’t it great to be able to test your products in such a legendary place as Bonneville and call it work!
Keep the great mix of information coming and I appreciate the service you are providing us all. Hope your holidays were great and we look forward to seeing you in Cincy 2008!
Brian Klock
Klock Werks
i have a 2003 roadglide. i want a windshield that will blow the wind over my head and not hit my helmet. i’m 5′ 10.5 which shield would meet my satisfaction ? thanks
This windshield surely looks good and the advertising is great. The shield was bought to replace my stock Harley Roadglide shield. It sucks the air out your lungs, blasts you with hurricane strength wind and strangles your passenger with her helmet strap After removing it within 10 miles I rode the bike without a windshield to the dealer to get new fittings and the airflow is more tollerable than with the 12 inch Klock Werks windshield.
But it sure looks good sitting in its box in the garage because the manufacturer does not back his product and now I have a $160 ornament.
Andre nieuwenhuis. 817-994-2223.
I’d like to read the tech data on the “flare”. Looks like the perfect solution if the passenger ride is improved. Great blog, by thw way. I bookmaked you and will be back. Thanks!
Mike
When they tested this piece of crap, they must of been wearing a full face helmet.
I had it on for one ride, I thought i was going to lose my helmet ,
there was so much wind coming at my head.
i took it off
Richard
Andre Nieuwenhuis,
If you still have that ws woudl you sell it?
Thanks
Roger Wells
wow!!!
Pretty sure those people that just type on here just to BITCH about products should take in concideration that some products are not for everyone. If it doesnt work for you it not the end of the world. Grow up and take your skirt off! If your riding a harley davidson you shouldt be acting like such a little school girl. Thats my opinion!
Does the Flare come in different sizes for a bat wing fairing? If so which one would be best for someone 6′ tall who still desires to hear the music. I have tried a 6 ” HD and the looks didn’t outweigh the the turbulence.
Leo -
The Flare Windshield is available in 6.5″ option for the batwing fairing and comes in tint, dark smoke or black color options.
Brian obviously designed the windshield. He is 6′ tall and compares it to the effectiveness of a 8″-10″ HD version. The stock windshield allows the wind to come over and swirl the air in front of the rider. The flip on the Flare Windshield top kicks the air path up so the rider gets “clean” air - much like riding a bike without a windshield - no annoying buffeting.
The “Flare”or “hips” on the sides of the Flare Windshield produce 15 lbs of downforce vs. the stock 30 lbs. of lift. It’s like putting a spoiler on the front of your bike and will greatly improve the handling.
We are happy to report we have over 15,100 happy users as of this writing.
15100 windshields sold??? Come on. Be serious or I am going to ask you to show your bookeeping. You just discredited yourself and Brian Klock.
I bought the short smoke Klock windshield. I’m 5′8” and am very pleased with every aspect of the windshield! As the above blogger stated this may not be the windshield for you.
I have an 07 Roadglide. I love the looks and the added stability. I wish it were a bit taller as the wind hits me in the forehead. I,m 6ft. 2 in tall. Another problem is that in the rain the water drains right onto the speakers. Are there any new designs in the works? Don,t get me wrong; Its much cooler/better than stock.
On 9-11-08 as i rode home from work, afternoon shift, i was broad sided by a buck deer. Never saw him coming until he hit just in front of my right hand on the fairing of my 08 road glide. I know it was a buck because i got a good look at his rack as it slid up my klock werks flare windshield. Gotta say the bike is pretty trashed but not a crack in the shield!! It was about the only thing not damaged. I’ll be needing a new one though to fit my new night rod special. Have one in the works? It will be a bagger when I’m done but without a fairing. Great product, keep up the good “werk”.