If you bolted a Saddlemen S-RT Mini Fairing onto your Dyna, Softail, Sportster, or FXR, you already know the tradeoff. You got a smaller, more aggressive silhouette than a batwing fairing but you also inherited a windshield question the aftermarket hasn't answered well. Most mini-fairing windshields are flat stock, cut to fit and nothing more. They don't manage air, they just block it, which is exactly the kind of problem the Flare® Windshield collection was built to solve.
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What problem does the S-RT Mini Fairing actually create for riders?
A mini fairing changes the airflow hitting your chest and helmet compared to running no fairing at all with what is typically a flat, unshaped windshield on top of it does nothing to control where that air goes. Riders running the S-RT typically report one of two issues: buffeting that gets worse the faster they go, or a windshield short enough to dump turbulent air straight into the helmet. Neither is a fairing problem. It's the same windshield problem Klock Werks has been solving on batwing and shark-nose fairings for almost two decades.
Why did Klock Werks build this specific fitment?
Klock Werks tracks fitment requests from riders and dealers continuously, and the Saddlemen S-RT Mini Fairing kept surfacing as one of the most-requested applications without a Flare® option. That's how new fitments get greenlit here. Instead of chasing every possible application, we build the ones our Krew keeps hearing about from the riders actually running the platform.
Where did the Flare® technology come from?
This is the part competitors can't copy, because they weren't there for it. In August 2006, Klock Werks won the Discovery Channel's Biker Build-Off with a Road Glide the team called the WFB or the World's Fastest Bagger. Three weeks later, the Klock krew took that same bike to the Bonneville Salt Flats and set a national land speed record at 143.6 mph. During those runs, the team hit a high-speed wobble that traced back to the front end lifting at speed. Brian Klock's answer was a windshield with outward "hips" that redirect airflow into downforce instead of lift. Tested again at Bonneville, the redesigned shield settled the wobble immediately and the patented Flare® Windshield was born. Every Flare® built since, including this one, carries that same design concept forward.
How does the Flare® actually manage air?
The "hips" at the outer edge of the shield act like a spoiler, catching air and converting it into downforce that helps plant the front wheel instead of letting it float. The "flip" at the top of the shield kicks air up and back over the rider's helmet rather than dumping it straight into your face shield. Combined, they create a cleaner, lower-turbulence pocket behind the windshield which is what actually reduces buffeting, wind noise, and the fatigue that comes with fighting your windshield for a few hundred miles.
What's the difference between Klassic Tint and Kolor Flare®?
Klassic Tint Flare® Windshield
Built from hard-coated polycarbonate, this is the durability play. Polycarbonate resists impact and the hard coat protects against the scuffing and haze that ruin a windshield's clarity after a season of riding. This is the shield for a rider who wants proven Flare® performance for the long-haul and durability factor over matching kolor to a bike’s overall color scheme.
Kolor Flare® Windshield
This version is cast in acrylic instead, which is what allows the fluorescent edge and saturated color to show through the way it does. It's available in all twelve Kolor options, and the Ice finishes push it further with an edge that catches light and glows. You give up polycarbonate's impact resistance for a windshield that matches, or defines, the rest of your paint and parts. Browse the full Kolor Flare® Windshield collection to see all twelve.
Why is it only offered in a 12.5-inch height?
Because the S-RT Mini Fairing's position and rake put the windshield at an angle most fairings never see, that changes how tall a shield needs to be to actually do its job. After testing multiple heights against that specific angle, 12.5 inches came out as the size that worked for the widest range of riders including a lot of people who assumed they wanted something shorter. A shorter shield on this fairing tends to send turbulent air straight up into the helmet; 12.5 inches is where the “flip” has enough surface to redirect it properly.
Which bikes does this fit?
The Saddlemen S-RT Mini Fairing, and by extension, this Flare® Windshield, is built for Harley-Davidson Dyna (2006-2017), M8 Softail models (FXLR Low Rider, FXBB Street Bob, FXST Standard), Sportster (2004-2022), and FXR platforms running that fairing. It is not the fitment for a Road Glide® or Street Glide®, which already run a factory-integrated fairing. Those platforms have their own dedicated shields in the broader Harley-Davidson Flare® Windshield lineup, along with options for Indian® owners.
What else should I check before installing mine?
Check your mounting hardware before you check your fit. After thousands of miles of testing across Flare® applications, worn or generic well nuts are one of the most common causes of a windshield that rattles loose or won't seat flush. If yours are original to the fairing or showing wear, upgrade them at the same time you install the new shield. It's a five-minute job that prevents a comeback. Shop Klock Werks hardware and mounting accessories alongside your windshield order.
Who's actually building this?
Klock Werks is a small town-based shop in Mitchell, South Dakota where the Flare® Windshield is designed and patented in a shape with a technology no one else can legally reproduce. Founder Brian Klock is a Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee whose Biker Build-Off win set a Bonneville land speed record are the reason this product exists at all. That same shop has spent the better part of a decade as the build partner behind the Jack Daniel's × Indian Motorcycle limited-edition motorcycle series, work that doesn't happen without the same attention to fit and finish that goes into every Flare® Windshield leaving Mitchell.
Ready to install one?
The Flare® Windshield for the Saddlemen S-RT Mini Fairing is available now in Klassic Tint or all twelve Kolor Flare® colors at getklocked.com. Fits Harley-Davidson® Dyna, Softail, Sportster, and FXR models running the S-RT Mini Fairing, made in the USA, and backed by the same patent that's been keeping front ends planted since Bonneville.
People Also Ask
Q: Does the Flare® Windshield actually reduce buffeting on a mini fairing?
A: Yes. The buffeting most riders feel behind a flat, unshaped windshield comes from turbulent air hitting the helmet directly. The Flare®'s "flip" redirects that air up and back over the rider, which is what cuts down on helmet buffeting and wind noise compared to a standard flat shield.
Q: What's the difference between the Klassic Tint and Kolor Flare® materials?
A: Klassic Tint is hard-coated polycarbonate, chosen for impact resistance and combat long-term scratch and haze. Kolor Flare® is cast in acrylic, which is what produces the fluorescent edge and vibrant, saturated color options. A look that achieves a striking visual impact and increased visibility on the road.
Q: Can I put a shorter windshield on my Saddlemen S-RT Mini Fairing?
A: You can, but Klock Werks' testing on this specific fairing's angle found that shorter shields tend to send more turbulent air directly into the rider's helmet. That's why this fitment is offered exclusively in the more universal 12.5 inch-height that lets the Flare® technology do its job on this fairing.
Q: Does the Saddlemen S-RT Mini Fairing Flare® Windshield fit a Road Glide or Street Glide?
A: No. This fitment is built specifically for bikes running the Saddlemen S-RT Mini Fairing like Dyna, M8 Softail, Sportster, and FXR platforms. Road Glide® and Street Glide® riders should look at the dedicated Flare® Windshields built for their factory fairings.
Q: Do I need new hardware when I install a new Flare® Windshield?
A: Not always, but it's worth checking. Worn or generic well nuts are a common cause of a windshield that rattles or won't seat flush. Klock Werks offers Flare® mounting hardware separately so you can replace it at the same time as your windshield install.
