The Honda® Gold Wing® was built for the long haul. It's the bike riders choose when the plan is measured in states, not miles. But even the most comfortable touring bike wears on you when the wind is working against you all day. Helmet buffeting, wind noise and constant pressure on your chest add up, and by day three they can be the difference between a great trip and a long one.
The Klock Werks® Flare® windshield for Honda® was designed for exactly that kind of riding. It's available for every GL1800 Gold Wing from 2001 to 2026 and for the 2013 to 2016 F6B, and it installs with your stock mounting hardware.
On the Road Again: Long Distance Motorcycle Riding Tips
Every long distance rider has a prep routine. Before a big trip, most of us:
- Get a tune up and check tires, brakes and fluids
- Test seat pads and riding gear on shorter rides first
- Pack comfort items like earplugs, layers and rain gear
- Plan the route around weather and fuel stops
What a lot of riders overlook is the wind. Your riding position matters, but so does how well your bike manages the air coming at you, hour after hour. A stock windshield takes the brunt of it, but it also sends turbulence straight into your helmet, along with the bugs that come with it. Fixing that one thing can change how you feel at the end of every day.
Designed With You in Mind: How the Flare® Works
"A stock shield simply pushes air," says Brian Klock, founder of Klock Werks. The direction of the airflow matters more than the size of the windshield, and the Flare® is shaped to send that air where it belongs.
- The hips on each side redirect wind away from the rider and create downforce on the front end, adding stability compared with a stock shield.
- The flip at the top sends air back over the rider and passenger as cleaner, less turbulent airflow.
Riders tell us they notice it right away: less buffeting, less noise, and sunglasses, hats and bugs that stay out of the way.
Want to learn more about how the patented Flare® design works? Our Flare® Windshield Guide: The Real Fix for Motorcycle Buffeting and Wind Blast breaks down the science behind motorcycle Air Management, what causes helmet buffeting and how the Flare® helps redirect airflow for a better ride.
Real Riders, Real Miles
Gold Wing rider Joe Sparrow, known as #wanderingsparrow, has put serious miles on his bike. "I've ridden over 500,000 miles on my Gold Wing," he says. For Joe, the Flare® makes every ride more enjoyable, cuts the bobblehead effect from buffeting, and works well in the rain.
F6B rider Kevin Klein had the same experience. "The shield is amazing on my F6B," he says. He can hear his stereo and wear a ball cap at speeds he tested up to 95 miles an hour.
Which Gold Wing Windshield Fits Your Bike?
Every Flare® for Honda is made in the USA from Lexan® polycarbonate with an FMR hard coating, and is pre-drilled for your stock mounting locations and hardware. Choose a height you can comfortably look over in your normal riding position. Our Find Your Flare® size guide can help.
2018 to 2026 Gold Wing and Gold Wing Tour
The Flare® Windshield for Honda® 2018 to 2026 Gold Wing fits the current GL1800 Gold Wing and Gold Wing Tour. It comes in 18 inch Tint or Dark Smoke and 20.25 inch Clear, Tint or Dark Smoke, and adds an extra inch of coverage on the lower section compared with earlier designs.
2001 to 2017 Gold Wing
The Flare® Windshield for Honda® 2001 to 2017 Gold Wing comes in two adjustable height ranges, 14 to 18 inch (Short) and 16 to 20 inch (Tall), in Clear, Tint or Dark Smoke. Vented versions are cut to accept your stock Gold Wing vent, so you keep airflow control on hot days.
2013 to 2016 F6B
The Flare® F6B windshield comes in 14 inch Tint or Dark Smoke and 16 inch Tint, for a sportier look that still delivers real wind protection.
Browse every option in our Honda Flare® windshield collection.
Round Out Your Gold Wing for the Long Haul
The windshield is the biggest air management upgrade, but these Gold Wing accessories finish the job.
- Mid-Frame Deflectors for 2001 to 2017 Gold Wing and 2013 to 2016 F6B open to send warm air to your torso on cool mornings, or close to create a calmer pocket and cut wind at your knees.
- The iOmounts® Magnetic Phone Mount for Honda® keeps navigation secure and in sight. Add an inductive charging iOdisc™ to keep your phone charged across a full day of riding. Read more about iOmounts® for Honda motorcycles.
- Keep your shield clear of bugs and road grime with Shine Werks and our Flare® Care guide.
See everything for your bike in our Gold Wing® collection.
Try It Before You Buy It
Not sure a new windshield will make a difference? Through our Try It Before You Buy It program, you can test ride a Flare® at participating dealers before you commit. Find a Klock Werks dealer near you and ask about a demo ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best windshield for a Honda Gold Wing?
A: For long distance riding, the Flare® is designed to reduce buffeting and noise by redirecting airflow instead of just blocking it. It's available for every 2001 to 2026 GL1800 Gold Wing.
Q: Does the Flare® fit my 2018 Gold Wing?
A: Yes. The Flare® for 2018 to 2026 Gold Wing fits the GL1800 Gold Wing and Gold Wing Tour, in 18 and 20.25 inch heights.
Q: Does it fit the F6B?
A: Yes. The Flare® for 2013 to 2016 F6B comes in 14 and 16 inch heights.
Q: Do I need new mounting hardware?
A: No. Every Flare® for Honda is pre-drilled for the stock mounting locations and installs with your factory hardware.
Q: Is the vent included on vented models?
A: No. Vented Flares are cut to accept your stock Honda vent, which you reinstall in the new windshield.
Q: Is the Flare® made in the USA?
A: Yes. Every Flare® windshield is made in the USA.
Ready for the Long Haul
Your Gold Wing is built to go the distance. With a Flare® windshield, you'll arrive feeling like you can keep going.
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