Fat Bob: To Fairing or Windshield?

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Feb 6, 2016 | 05:08 PM

Birddogcof

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Fat Bob: To Fairing or Windshield?

Hello all,

Was wondering your opinion on getting a windshield or a fairing for a fat bob? I love the look now without anything. It looks so badass. But I also wanna cut down on wind and bugs beating the crap out of me. What are your opinions in what looks better? If you could, could you please post pics.

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Birddogcof

Feb 6, 2016 | 05:30 PM

NMfxdf

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I put the Harley quick detach on mine and I hate it, it does a great job of keeping the wind from hitting me directly but sure beats my head up. I have raised, lowered it, tilted it, cut it down, and It still isn't great. Some guys never have a problem though.

Feb 6, 2016 | 05:32 PM

perki48

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I did the same, ended up with MS Batwing. Not perfect but better than the Harley quik connect by a long shot.

Feb 6, 2016 | 10:16 PM

c-note

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Have had both, fairing all day

Feb 7, 2016 | 01:44 AM

zamiam

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Have the quick detach, certainly get less beaten up with it on but as others say I prefer bike without it. Only put t on for touring distances/trips when also run bags as per picture.

Feb 7, 2016 | 07:08 AM

Birddogcof

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Yea, I was looking at the MS Batwing fairing. As I do enjoy the look. Is it easy to install?

Feb 7, 2016 | 08:39 AM

Rubline

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I went with the Deflector Screen DX from National Cycle (smoke). Very functional and very inconspicuous. Rock solid mounting.

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Feb 8, 2016 | 12:03 PM

Chicago Ken

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Cheapest way out is to wear a full face helmet if the wind is getting to you. I find it a whole lot cheaper than putting an ugly windshield on. I like riding with the ff. You don't get fatigued as oppose to riding without.

Feb 8, 2016 | 12:44 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: