Harley Davidson Wind Splitter vs Memphis Shades Road Warrior

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4 жыл бұрын

Today I compare the Harley-Davidson Wind Splitter windshield vs the Memphis Shades Road Warrior faring. Fair and honest review with my reasons explained.
#roadwarrior #windsplitter #windprotection

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@rexvaughn986 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Excellent comparison.

@kidmoto22 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@harleydave2316 4 жыл бұрын

I have the windsplitter and ended up powdercoating the hardware black. It is a good screen for me with little / no buffeting and looks good with my mods. Good vid man!

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

It does look good with your bike and your mods. I liked it on my bike also but I’m going for a slightly different look than you so the faring fits my style. Thank you!

@adventuringourway4426 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video mate, glad to finally get some feedback on KZfaq about the Harley wind-splitter, I have it coming for my road king special, but yes the brackets are definitely getting painted

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

Overall it’s a good shield and I liked it functionally...just didn’t fit with the direction I’m headed with my bike! If your tall you may get some buffering.

@rtbt8185 2 жыл бұрын

@@kidmoto22 any wind buffeting with the road warrior? Thanks

@kidmoto22 2 жыл бұрын

@@rtbt8185 The faring isn’t going to eliminate all the wind. You might need to get some different shield sizes to find what works best for you.

@TonysGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Damn good video Ryan!

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!

@macdaddy.cycles2289 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the review I was thinking about getting that shield wasn't sure it would work for my height I'm 6.3' as well ! I've been on the fence about the 15' vs 17' on my other bike let me know how it works for you when you get it .

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure I’m going to like the 17” shield for sure for longer trips!

@fililoboesparza5784 4 жыл бұрын

I got H-D Wind Splitter & love it. It’s on my 2016 Softail FLSS. I Powdercoatings the brackets glossy black and it was under $20.. Here in SoCal Inland empire. The H-D splitter looks more gangster to me! Anyways that look I like! Every time I go to a bike show I get Alot compliments on my windshield. To each their own! Ride safe bro..

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta ride your ride Brother. It’s what I love most about motorcycling is that we get to make our bikes reflect our own personal style and tastes. The wind splitter is a good shield just not the look I was ultimately going for! Take care. Ride safe.

@harleydavidsontherapy1376 2 жыл бұрын

Have the road warrior on my FXBB. Love it!

@kidmoto22 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a good product from a great company that really supports the industry

@MrKsguy74 4 жыл бұрын

I have the road warrior on my fatbob love it works perfectly for me. Never tried anything lease so I may be bias lol. Road warrior just looks dope to me 🤘🏻🤘🏻👊🏻👊🏻. I installed the headlight cover on mine and I feel it cut down wind push. On the opening if that makes sense lol. Great video brotha. Really dig those bars too. And yes I’m watching and talking lol. Long vid 😂🤘🏻👊🏻👊🏻

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

Headlight cover? I’m not familiar? I’m really happy with the Road Warrior.

@MrKsguy74 4 жыл бұрын

kidmoto22 I’ll shout you a pic on the gram of mine

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

Please do!

@MrKsguy74 4 жыл бұрын

kidmoto22 meant shoot lol

@drofrehterc 4 жыл бұрын

I have the cover on mine too, can be seen in my recent ig pictures

@withPercy 4 жыл бұрын

Great video but man, I REALLY wanted to hear Ms. Kidmoto22's opinion. #HerOpinionMatters LOL I'm in the same position as you. I love the RW better than the HD 15" detachable windshield and the Cafe shield I bought with the RW is perfect for around town and short trips. But I'm ordering a taller shield for longer trips. And that flexibility to do that, that you get from the RW, makes it hands-down a wonderful solution. Ride safe. Ride often. Give us more Ms. Kidmoto22. ✌🖖

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

Being Here Now, with Percy Mrs Kidmoto22 says thanks for being her #1 fan. She’s enjoying the process and I believe she’ll be in more vids!

@withPercy 4 жыл бұрын

@@kidmoto22 Tell her I am indeed her number 1 fan. However, she should have no fear. I shall not break her ankles.

@sinisafakalata1652 3 жыл бұрын

Any mods necessary to complete install.? Thinking headlight gaps. Thanks

@kidmoto22 3 жыл бұрын

If your putting the Road Warrior faring on a Road King Special there’s not a need to change anything on the headlight. The faring mounts in the same place as a stock H-D windshield. It will require the purchase of the faring, windshield and the mounting brackets. These three pieces are all sold separately from Memphis Shades. However they are a great company with great parts that I’ve used on my last two bikes.

@BUDDEE100 Жыл бұрын

Can the wind splitter mount onto the road warrior hardware? I actually like both.

@kidmoto22 Жыл бұрын

No it’s a little different mounting hardware. That said it wouldn’t be that difficult to change it out quick.

@BUDDEE100 Жыл бұрын

Copy thx

@carolinarider5237 4 жыл бұрын

What about the wind buffing with the road worrior? I'm 6'3 myself and that's my biggest battle

@MrKsguy74 4 жыл бұрын

Carolina Rider I personally don’t have any I’m 6 1/2 inch lol. 👊🏻. I also have to taller windshield but haven’t tried it yet. I run the middle one full time

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

Carolina Rider I have to say that it depends on if your taller in the body or legs. My legs are a bit longer so it’s not too bad...I’ll get the 17” shield for longer trips but the 15” that I currently use is perfect for my riding. There is wind buffering with both the faring and the wind splitter.

@carolinarider5237 4 жыл бұрын

@@kidmoto22 I guess I'll just get the Memphis shade batwing faring for my Road King. I like chrome so it will fit my Aesthetics and my needs better.

@drofrehterc 4 жыл бұрын

Also depends on where the buffeting airflow is coming from. I've been fighting an updraft between my legs and the tank, loud as hell and shakes my helmet and glasses.

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

FXFBS563 Do you have lowers on your bike? I use soft lowers on my bike on occasion and that can cause an updraft for sure.

@JayShermanFJC 4 жыл бұрын

As the new owner of the old windsplitter windshield (aka the cat box) I can say without a doubt not as good functionally as my stock 21" on my FLHP RK. I'm only 6'1" and I use a Mustang seat that has me sitting a couple inches higher than normal. The winsplitter causes a lot of helmet buffeting to the point I will have a stick neck and a migrane the following day. The windsplitter pushes the wind right under my chin which just grabs a hold of my helmet even with face shield down, I don't care for having the shield down unless it's raining or cold, feels confining. With the help of @Being Here Now, with Percy I've added an extension which moves the air up to the top of the helmet where my main vent is. That is optimal functionally but asthetically it does take a bit of a hit. My stock 21" windshield works great, no buffeting ever but really makes the bike look like a true police bike.

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

Jay...Truly sucks that the shield didn’t work out for you and a perfect example of how it might not work out for all riders. I would almost bet that your proportions are different than mine and you sit higher in the bike than I do. There could also be different wind turbulents created with your lighting on the front of your bike than mine. No one mod is perfect for all riders.

@JayShermanFJC 4 жыл бұрын

@@kidmoto22 true, but no regrets buying it.

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

Jay Sherman That’s really good to hear! I’m finding that wind protection, bars, and seats are super personal to each rider and what works for some may not work for others.

@eddro42 2 жыл бұрын

Will the Road Warrior for with most custom handles?

@kidmoto22 2 жыл бұрын

The road warrior works with custom bars yes.

@eddro42 2 жыл бұрын

@@kidmoto22 thanks for the reply. That gets you a subscribe lol

@kidmoto22 2 жыл бұрын

LoL….👍🏼….🤣

@arislifefr 3 жыл бұрын

Price on the road warrior windshield?

@kidmoto22 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man I suggest going to Memphis Shades website and checking them out. There’s the faring, shield, and mounting hardware and it could be different for other bikes.

@briankately9638 3 жыл бұрын

Which handlebar cover is that?

@kidmoto22 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a stock HD part and in the catalog…I do. Not recall the part number

@thepieman2742 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you’re not showing the windshield from the front! Wtf?

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve gots lots of pics of it on IG.

@allwrong3114 4 жыл бұрын

I powder coated mine. Don't care for the club style fairings. Every 30 year old Harley rider has one to go along with his Vans, his flannel, his sister's dress gloves, and that goofy Simpson helmet. I modified my Windsplitter to lean forward by modifying the bracket. It bolts on instead of sliding on. Good for security. Pushing the shield forward raised the bubble above my head. No buffeting. I'm 5'10". Remember brother, function trumps form. That good looking thingamabob looks cool but when the weather hits... Look out.

@kidmoto22 4 жыл бұрын

I love that about motorcycling...it’s all about personal preference. What you like I may not and what I like you may not. I’ve found the faring to be fine in weather and I’ve ridden in some very cold temps sub 30° and it has done quite well.

@RideAmerica 3 жыл бұрын

"his Vans, his flannel, his sister's dress gloves, and that goofy Simpson helmet." LOL that cracked me up. I was thinking of getting the windsplitter for my RK ... it's different than the stock mounting on what comes with the RK? Sounds interesting what you did to make it more secure.

@allwrong3114 3 жыл бұрын

Mark Volchko The mounting is a simple slide-on. Provides no security. Even the way I have mine set up it can be stolen but it will at least take a little effort. It is an incredibly stable shield. I ride fast so I leave my shield on. Years of being on Eglides and Road glides have spoiled me. I got the RK to get away from the excessive electronics H-D touring bikes have these days. Don’t need all that crap. It’s a distraction. You won’t be sorry with the Windsplitter. Modifying it is the owners’s call. Worked for me.

@RideAmerica 3 жыл бұрын

@@allwrong3114 Thanks for the feedback. My last 5 bikes have been SG's, Ultra's and currently own an RG Limited. I wanted something to get back to basics so I added a RK. The stock 20" windshield beats the living hell out of me on the interstate. I have scoured the net for solutions and several people have mentioned fork deflectors. Not sure I like the look of those but need to figure out a solution. I'll probably try the windsplitter first.

@allwrong3114 3 жыл бұрын

Mark Volchko I’ve used fork deflectors on a couple Street Glides. They work. On my last 4-5 bikes I have put lower fairings on. I think the fork deflectors work better for wind control but for overall weather protection on the highway, I prefer the lower fairings. On the windsplitter; in case I haven’t mentioned, I modified mine to rock the shield forward. It raises the bubble over my head. I’m 5’9” on a Lepera Daytona which is about an inch lower than the stock seat. To much slope on the stock windsplitter. Otherwise I’m super happy with the windsplitter.