Fat Bob: To Fairing or Windshield?

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02-09-2016, 01:32 PM

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I would love to ride without either but it is just too fatiguing for me so I went for the minimalist look - clear Windvest. If you go this way, I recommend getting the tallest one:

I have Windvest on my Wide Glide. Had them install it at Sturgis 75. It mounts to handlebars unlike others that mount to forks. Very sturdy and look is hardly noticeable. I agree "get the tallest". They put 18 inch on mine.

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02-09-2016, 02:08 PM

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I run a cafe fairing on my bike, deflects the wind vary well and don't look bulky like the windshields do

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02-09-2016, 02:14 PM

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Worth every penny...

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02-09-2016, 02:42 PM

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Worth every penny...

That's what I'm going after. Besides it looks very nice. Is that a Memphis Shade one?

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02-09-2016, 03:00 PM

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Yeah a Memphis. And it comes off in 30 seconds and goes back in 45. Cuts the wind ever bit as good as that fat-blob SG I traded in on it. Then again, this bike has almost 130hp...

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02-09-2016, 03:13 PM

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Yeah a Memphis. And it comes off in 30 seconds and goes back in 45. Cuts the wind ever bit as good as that fat-blob SG I traded in on it. Then again, this bike has almost 130hp...

Looks good, which windshield is that?

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02-09-2016, 03:19 PM

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Looks good, which windshield is that?

Looks like one of these : http://www.memphisshades.com/harley-...windshields-hd

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02-09-2016, 03:37 PM

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Yeah one of those plus the trim strip. Not cheap but worth it if you ride all day above 70mph.

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02-09-2016, 04:34 PM

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Look at a 1/4 fairing from MS. On a fairly calm day the ride behind it is perfect . On a windy day its far superior to a HD QD. i can't stand the HD windshield.

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