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Freedom Shields Street Glide Windshield 2024-Present

Name: Freedom Shields Street Glide Windshield 2024-Present
SKU: SG24-10CL
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Freedom Shields Street Glide Windshield 2024-Present

Built to reduce buffeting, wind noise, and fatigue — ride longer with clean airflow.

Choose the right height for clean airflow — we’ll help verify your setup before it ships.

Need help choosing? How to measure windshield height Tap to view — takes 10 seconds

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1. Sit on your bike in normal riding position.

2. Look straight ahead — not up or down.

3. With a level or something flat, draw a line from the tip of your nose to over your bike dash. You can also look straight ahead and choose the measurement you are looking directly at.

Tip: Not sure? Ask us before ordering — we’ll verify your setup.

Most riders choose Medium Grey for the best balance of comfort, looks, and visibility.

$225.00 USD

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Made in the USA

ORDER CONFIDENCE Free Shipping • Built to Order • Ships in 3–12 Business Days

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How we help you choose your height

Choose your height with more confidence.

Start with the measurement guide, then reach out if you need help choosing for your bike and riding position. Keep the protective film on while checking the fit. If you talked sizing with us before ordering, your first eligible size exchange is on us (continental U.S. orders).

During peak riding season, build times may increase with demand.

Questions about height or fitment? Ask a rider

Not sure on height, tint, or fitment? A rider will help you confirm it before you commit. If we sized it with you before you ordered, your first size exchange is on us (continental U.S.).

Handmade in Pine, Colorado How your Freedom Shield is made 30% thicker than stock, distortion-free and hand formed. See the 5 steps behind your shield.

What Height Do Most Riders Choose?

Most riders want to look over the windshield, not through it. That’s the biggest factor when choosing height. You’re not trying to hide behind the shield — you’re trying to stay comfortable while keeping a clear view of the road.

Most Riders Do This

Look Over The Shield

Most riders choose a height that lets them comfortably see over the top edge while still getting clean airflow from the AirCurve. This gives the best balance of comfort and visibility.

If You Want More Comfort

Go slightly taller. This pushes more wind over your head and reduces fatigue on longer rides, especially on the highway or with a passenger.

If You Want A Lower Look

Go slightly shorter. You’ll get a cleaner, more aggressive look and still benefit from the AirCurve, but you may feel a bit more wind depending on your setup.

Between Sizes?

Most riders lean toward the option that matches how they ride. Long-distance touring riders usually go a bit taller, while shorter rides or city riders often stay lower.

What Is AirCurve?

Freedom’s AirCurve is what makes these windshields ride different, not just look different. The recurve at the top helps drive airflow about 2–3 inches higher than a standard windshield so you get cleaner air, less buffeting, and a more comfortable ride without needing to go overly tall.

Why Riders Like It

Cleaner Air, Less Fatigue

The AirCurve helps push wind up and away from the rider and passenger, which means less wind noise, less turbulence around the helmet, and a quieter ride on the highway.

Better View Without Giving Up Comfort

Because the airflow is lifted higher, many riders can run a shorter windshield and still stay comfortable. That gives you a better view over the top without sacrificing real-world wind protection.

More Stability And Strength

Freedom Shields are thicker than stock and many aftermarket options, which helps with stability at speed and gives the shield a more solid feel on the bike.

Clearer, Better Finished

You get crystal-clear optical clarity, hand-polished edges, and a cleaner finished look than the cheap distorted shields riders get tired of fighting with.

Exchange & Test Ride Policy

You do not need to guess and hope. Your windshield arrives with protective film on both sides. Leave that film on, install the windshield, and take a short test ride as long as visibility is good. That gives you a real-world feel before fully committing.

How To Test It

Leave The Film On First

Mount the windshield and ride it briefly with the protective film still on. If the height or performance is not right, you still have the option to exchange it as long as it remains like new.

Exchanges

The original purchaser can exchange for a different size for full credit on the windshield, as long as it is still in new condition, the protective film has not been removed, and it is returned in the original box with the original packaging.

Returns

Windshields can also be returned for full credit of the windshield under the same conditions. First size exchange is on us as long as you spoke with us about sizing before ordering (continental U.S. orders). Return shipping is the buyer’s responsibility, and a UPS return label can be provided inside the continental U.S. for $25, deducted from the refund.

Important Notes

Laser-engraved windshields are custom and cannot be exchanged or returned. For exchanges or returns, contact us first at support@dreadediron.com for return authorization before shipping anything back.

Which Tint Should I Choose?

Most riders choose Medium Grey. It gives you the most balanced look on the bike while still keeping visibility practical for normal day riding. Tint choice is mostly about looks and personal preference, not airflow.

Clear

Best if you want the brightest view through the shield or prefer the most open, factory-style look.

Light Grey

A subtle grey tint without going too dark. Good for riders who want a little style while keeping visibility very easy.

Most Riders Choose This

Medium Grey

The most popular option. It gives the bike a clean custom look without going so dark that most riders second-guess it later.

Dark Grey

Best for riders who want the darkest, most aggressive look. Choose this more for style than versatility.

Street Glide Limited, CVO Limited, Street Glide 3 use this link for windshields.

'26- Up Street Glide Limited/CVO Limited

Freedom Shields windshields for the Harley-Davidson Street Glide (2024–2026) are designed for riders who put real miles on their bike and want cleaner airflow, reduced buffeting, and improved comfort without sacrificing visibility or stability.

Built specifically for the batwing fairing found on Street Glide models, this windshield features Freedom Shields’ proven AirCurve recurve design, which lifts airflow higher and smoother over the rider. The result is less helmet turbulence, reduced wind pressure on the chest, and a calmer ride at highway speeds, especially during long-distance touring.

Freedom Shields windshields are formed from thick, premium-grade acrylic to maintain rigidity and optical clarity at speed. This added thickness helps minimize flex and vibration compared to thinner windshields, keeping the shield stable and distortion-free even in turbulent air or crosswinds.

Each windshield is made in the USA and built with touring riders in mind—whether you ride solo, two-up, or load the bike for extended trips.

What to Expect

Improved wind management and reduced buffeting
Stable, distortion-free visibility
Multiple height options to fine-tune airflow
Available in clear or tinted finishes
Designed specifically for the Street Glide batwing fairing

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping on all Freedom Shields windshields
Built to order with an average 3–12 business day production and shipping turnaround
30-day returns & exchanges (film-on test ride)
- Returns must be in new condition with the original protective plastic film still installed

Why We Carry Freedom Shields

Freedom Shields focuses on real-world wind management, not flashy styling or gimmicks. Their designs prioritize rider comfort, clarity, and stability—qualities that matter most when you’re spending hours in the saddle.

Fitment

This windshield is designed specifically for Harley-Davidson Street Glide models from 2024–2026 (plus the 2023.5 CVO Street Glide with the new-style fairing).

Compatible Models:

Harley-Davidson Street Glide (2024–2026)

Important Notes:

To use our windshield on the Street Glide Ultra, Street Glide Limited or SG3, you must install the Harley Short Windshield Mounting Kit. Harley Part Number: 57400687

Designed for the Street Glide batwing fairing
Direct bolt-on installation using factory mounting points
Height and tint selections affect airflow and appearance only and do not change fitment

If you’re unsure which height is right for your setup, contact us through our Contact page and we’ll help you choose before ordering.

Freedom Shields Questions

Are Freedom Shields windshields made in the USA?
Yes. Freedom Shields windshields are made in the USA using premium materials and rider-focused designs intended for real-world touring and long-distance riding.

How do I choose the correct windshield height?
Windshield height is a personal preference based on rider height, seat choice, riding position, and whether you prefer to look through or over the windshield. Height selection does not affect fitment — only airflow and visibility.

If you’re unsure, contact us through our Contact page and we’ll help you choose before ordering.

Do Freedom Shields windshields flex or distort at speed?
No. Freedom Shields are made from thick, premium acrylic designed to resist flexing, vibration, and visual distortion, even at highway speeds or in turbulent air.

What tint options are available?
Tint options vary by product and may include clear or tinted finishes. Tint choice affects appearance and light transmission but does not change fitment or wind performance.

What is the shipping timeframe?
Freedom Shields windshields are built to order. Please allow approximately 3–12 business days for production and shipping. Free shipping is included.

What is the return policy?
Freedom Shields windshields come with 30-day returns & exchanges (film-on test ride) if returned in new condition with the original protective plastic film still installed.
For questions or return requests, please contact us through our Contact page so we can assist properly.

Fit Check, Height and Tint Guide

This shield fits

2024-and-later Harley-Davidson Street Glide, CVO Street Glide and CVO Street Glide ST.
2023.5 CVO Street Glide with the new-style fairing.
Bikes with the short factory windshield mounts. All 2024 models came with short mounts unless a Harley wind splitter shield was added. For 2025, the Street Glide Limited is the only model with the taller mounts.

This shield does not fit

Bikes with the taller mounts. That includes the 2025 Street Glide Limited and the 2026 Street Glide Limited, Ultra, Street Glide 3 and CVO Limited. Use the Street Glide Limited Windshield (2026–Present) or Street Glide 3 Windshield (2026–Present), which fit those mounts with no bracket change. You can also switch to the short mounts.
1996–2023 Street Glide (old-style fairing). See the Street Glide Touring Windshield (1986–2023).

Choosing your height

How the size is measured: Freedom Shields measures along the front center of the shield, from the base to the top edge. The height chart in the photos also shows the straight-up measurement from the flat spot on the dash in front of the vent. This shield comes in 10"–16".

Look over the shield (most riders start here): pick the height that puts the top edge about level with the tip of your nose in your normal riding position. That gives you about 2" to see over the top while the AirCurve sends the wind higher.

Look through the shield: pick the height that puts the top edge about 2" above your line of sight. You get more coverage, but it is harder to see through when the shield is wet or dirty.

Still not sure? Put a strip of painter's tape on your current shield at the height you're thinking about (or tape a piece of cardboard to it) and take a short ride. Then use Ask a Rider and we'll check your height before your shield is built.

Choosing your tint

Tint is mostly about the look and glare. It does not change fit or airflow.

Clear – best visibility at night, in rain and on long multi-day rides.
Light Grey – takes the edge off glare and stays easy to see through.
Medium Grey – cuts daytime glare and still looks clean. It's the tint our riders order most.
Dark Grey – the darkest look and the most glare cut. Best if you ride mostly in daylight and look over the shield. Harder to see through at night and in the rain.

Test it with the film on. Your shield ships with protective film on it. Leave the film on for your test ride. If the height isn't right, contact us before you take the film off.

Made in the USA. Free shipping. Built to order: 3–12 business days.

WHY RIDERS ORDER THROUGH DREADED IRON

Same Freedom Shields. More confidence choosing the right height.

✔ We help you choose the right height for your riding position

✔ Guidance based on rider height, seat, and how you ride

✔ Protective film test ride — try it before committing

✔ Easy exchanges if you need a different height

You’re not stuck with the wrong setup — we make sure you land on the right height. Comparing brands? Freedom Shields vs Klock Werks →

Freedom Shields

Owner Feedback

These are real Freedom Shields owner testimonials

★★★★★

Completely Eliminated the Buffeting

I was dealing with constant helmet shake and wind pressure on the highway. After installing the Freedom Shield, it was a night-and-day difference. The buffeting is basically gone and the air now flows smoothly over my head. I can finally ride at highway speeds without feeling beat up.

Freedom Shields owner testimonial (not a Dreaded Iron Moto purchase)

★★★★★

Way Less Wind Noise — Can Hear My Music Again

The biggest difference for me was the wind noise. With my stock windshield, it was loud and exhausting. With the Freedom Shield, everything is calmer. I can actually hear my speakers and ride longer without fatigue.

Freedom Shields owner testimonial (not a Dreaded Iron Moto purchase)

★★★★★

Shorter Shield — Better Results

I went with a shorter shield than I expected and it works better than my taller stock one. I can see over it clearly, and the air still goes right over my helmet. It’s cleaner airflow, not just blocking wind.

Freedom Shields owner testimonial (not a Dreaded Iron Moto purchase)

★★★★★

Should Have Done This Sooner

This is one of those upgrades you don’t realize you need until you ride with it. The difference in comfort is huge. No more constant wind pressure or fighting the bike on long rides. I wish I would have done this years ago.

Freedom Shields owner testimonial (not a Dreaded Iron Moto purchase)