The best windshield for a Road Glide starts with the fairing it fits. For the redesigned fairing, the Klock Werks 12-inch Pro-Touring Flare in Tint is a useful starting point for riders who want a wider touring profile. For an older fairing, consider the National Cycle N20432 for a light-tinted touring screen or the Memphis Shades MEP86110 for a shorter, darker look-over design. The National Cycle N20422 serves the earlier Road Glide generation with a clear screen.
Check the model code as well as the model year. A 2024 Road Glide FLTRX and a 2024 Road Glide Limited FLTRK do not automatically take the same windshield. Likewise, the redesigned 2023 CVO Road Glide uses a different application from the regular 2023 Road Glide. The choices below refer to stock fairings; a fairing conversion requires its own fitment check.
Road Glide windshield comparison
| Windshield | Best use | Specific applications to check | Selected size and finish | Mounting requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klock Werks Pro-Touring Flare, KWW-01-0705-T | Wider touring profile for the redesigned fairing | 2024–2026 FLTRX; 2023–2025 CVO FLTRXSE; 2024–2026 CVO ST FLTRXSTSE | 12-inch Pro-Touring, Tint; hardcoated polycarbonate | Supplied mounting blocks and bolts; retain the bike’s OEM mounts |
| National Cycle VStream N20432 | Light-tinted touring option for the earlier fairing | 2015–2023 Road Glide and Road Glide Special, including FLTRX/FLTRXS; verify other trims separately | 12.50-inch, Light Gray, 26% Tint; Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate | Stock mounting points and original windshield screws |
| Memphis Shades Spoiler MEP86110 | Shorter look-over screen in a dark finish | 2015–2023 FLTRX/FLTRXS; manufacturer also lists 2024 FLTRK and FLTRT | Manufacturer lists 8.5-inch, Dark Black Smoke; Lucite | OEM windshield hardware; match the exact part number |
| National Cycle VStream N20422 | Clear touring screen for the classic fairing | 1998–2009 FLTR; 2010–2013 FLTRX; 2011–2013 FLTRU | 15.25-inch, Clear; Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate | Reuses stock fasteners and trim gasket; instructions specify supplied grommets and bushings |
These are manufacturer size labels, not a universal comparison of installed height. Check each maker’s measurement diagram and application chart before ordering. The Klock Werks fitment list, Memphis Shades chart and National Cycle application chart are useful checks for trims beyond the examples above.
Klock Werks Pro-Touring Flare: for the redesigned fairing
Choose the 12-inch Pro-Touring Flare in Tint, KWW-01-0705-T, if its height suits your seated sightline and you prefer the wider Pro-Touring shape to the narrower Sport Flare. Klock Werks uses Lexan polycarbonate with an FMR hardcoat. The manufacturer’s exact Tint variant makes the size and part number clear.
- Why buy it: a wider profile aimed at touring, with dedicated mounting hardware included.
- What to consider: the 12-inch label does not establish the right height for every rider. Choose a screen you can comfortably look over, following the maker’s sizing guide.
- Fitment limit: this is the new-fairing version. It does not replace the separate Flare application for the regular 2015–2023 Road Glide fairing.
Its installation differs from a simple screen swap. The Klock Werks instructions call for left and right upper and lower mounting blocks, plus the supplied bolts. The four factory windshield bolts are not reused. Follow the specified bolt positions and torque; the instructions explicitly prohibit threadlocker because it can damage the polycarbonate.
Klock Werks Flare Road Glide Windshield, 12-inch Pro-Touring, Tint
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National Cycle N20432: a light-tinted touring choice
The N20432 VStream is worth considering for a 2015–2023 Road Glide or Road Glide Special with its original fairing when you want a touring screen with a light-gray finish. National Cycle specifies a 12.50-inch height, measured vertically from the top of the fairing edge to the screen’s top, and a 26% tint. Its molded polycarbonate has the company’s Quantum hardcoat.
- Why buy it: a clearly identified touring size and light tint, with mounting at the stock locations.
- What to consider: determine where the upper edge will sit from your own riding position. A manufacturer’s turbulence-reduction claim does not establish how a particular helmet, seat and passenger setup will feel.
- Fitment limit: this older-fairing part is distinct from National Cycle’s newer Road Glide windshields. Do not treat broad “2015-later” seller wording as approval for a redesigned FLTRX fairing.
The N20432 instructions reuse the four original windshield screws. Check the well nuts and mounting threads before installation, especially if previous work has damaged or replaced them. See the National Cycle N20432 and its current specifications.
Memphis Shades MEP86110: for a shorter, darker screen
The MEP86110 Spoiler suits a rider who wants the older Road Glide fairing’s screen to remain relatively low and prefers a dark finish. Memphis Shades lists this Lucite part as 8.5-inch Dark Black Smoke and describes the Spoiler range as designed to be looked over. Its fitment chart covers the 2015–2023 FLTRX/FLTRXS application and specifically includes the 2024 FLTRK Road Glide Limited and FLTRT Road Glide 3.
- Why buy it: a defined part number for a shorter look-over design, using the bike’s original windshield hardware.
- What to consider: the dark finish is a poor choice if your normal sightline passes through the screen. Verify height in your actual seat before choosing the color.
- Fitment limit: the listed 2024 Limited and trike exceptions do not make this a fit for the redesigned 2024 FLTRX.
Order by MEP86110, and check the part number on the item you receive. The Amazon listing calls it “8-inch Dark Smoke,” while the manufacturer’s current selection calls the same SKU “8.5-inch Dark Black Smoke.” Use the manufacturer’s measurement drawing rather than assuming the retail size label gives the installed height you need.
National Cycle N20422: for a classic Road Glide
For an original-style 1998–2009 FLTR, 2010–2013 FLTRX or 2011–2013 FLTRU fairing, the clear N20422 VStream offers a touring shape without a dark tint. National Cycle lists it at 15.25 inches and specifies Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate. It is a separate application from the N20432; the similar names do not mean the mounting patterns interchange.
- Why buy it: a clear touring option with an explicit manufacturer application for the earlier Road Glide family.
- What to consider: check the upper edge against your sightline and verify the small mounting parts are complete, particularly with used or open-box stock.
- Hardware limit: the installation manual specifies five supplied grommets and five compression-limit bushings, while reusing the original screws, washers, well nuts and trim gasket.
See the National Cycle N20422 clear touring screen. Confirm the exact included parts with the seller if your original mounting hardware is missing.
How to choose the right height and fit
Start with the bike’s model code and fairing. Match both to the selected manufacturer’s chart. “Road Glide,” a year range in an advertisement, or a similar four-hole appearance is not enough. If you have changed fairings or mounting brackets, confirm that combination with the screen manufacturer before buying.
Measure in your usual riding position. Sit on the actual seat, with your normal posture, and have someone help establish the top-edge position. The Klock Werks sizing guide explains a look-over measurement using a horizontal straightedge. Memphis Shades measures its Road Glide Spoiler vertically from the bottom of the screen above the vent, then across to the top edge. Follow the drawing for the exact product; do not measure along a curved screen and assume the result matches another brand’s size.
Treat airflow claims as design goals. A screen’s shape and height are only part of the result. Your seated position, helmet, passenger and conditions can change the experience. A dealer demonstration or a suitable return policy is more useful than a promise that one size eliminates buffeting for everyone. Confirm return terms before mounting a screen, since installation marks may affect eligibility.
Keep the installation instructions. They identify which fasteners to reuse, which parts belong to the kit and how to care for its coating. For example, National Cycle’s N20432 instructions prohibit household glass cleaner, alcohol and strong solvents, and advise against rain repellents formulated for glass. Use products approved for the actual windshield material and coating.
Frequently asked questions
Will a windshield for a 2015–2023 Road Glide fit a newer one?
Do not assume so. The redesigned FLTRX and earlier fairing use different applications. Model codes matter because some later Limited and trike models retained the earlier application: Memphis Shades specifically lists 2024 FLTRK and FLTRT fitment for its older-fairing Spoiler. Check the exact product chart for your bike.
Can I choose windshield height from my own height alone?
Your height is only a starting point. Seat height, torso length and posture affect where your eyes sit relative to the fairing. Measure on the motorcycle using the maker’s instructions. Klock Werks and Memphis Shades recommend looking over these Flare and Spoiler designs.
Will a taller screen eliminate helmet buffeting?
There is no universal guarantee. The top edge, profile and your riding position all matter; a larger number on the size label does not establish the result. Compare the intended application and measured height, then consider a dealer trial or the seller’s return conditions before purchasing.
Do these windshields include all the mounting hardware?
It depends on the model. The newer Klock Werks kit includes specific blocks and bolts but uses the bike’s OEM mounts. The N20432 and Memphis Shades Spoiler use original windshield hardware. The N20422 instructions specify new grommets and bushings alongside reused stock fasteners and a trim gasket. Check the exact kit before removing your old screen.
Can I clean a motorcycle windshield with car glass cleaner?
Use a cleaner approved by the windshield manufacturer. National Cycle warns against household glass cleaner, alcohol and strong solvents on its polycarbonate screens. Klock Werks also warns against harsh cleaners that can damage the finish. Gentle cleaning according to the supplied instructions is the appropriate starting point.
