Windshield my Dyna or no windshield?
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From: Gulf Coast
RE: Windshield my Dyna or no windshield?
I've got a little WindVest windshield and seldom ever take it off. Just makes for a more comfortable ride,knocks off most of the wind and some of the rain and I even like the looks of it.
Good Luck
Tom
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Tom
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From: Schaumburg, IL, near Elgin, IL
RE: Windshield my Dyna or no windshield?
ORIGINAL: Travlinman314
Hey Mom, is that you?
ORIGINAL: Littleleroy
Back in the Seventies, I used to hear as a kind of basic rule of thumb that any speed over seventy would affect handlebar windshields negatively. Frankly, I'd be a little leery of blasting along at 80+ with a handlebar windshield or faring: I know guys are doing it, but in the long run, a frame-mounted faring is better for sustained high speed running.
Back in the Seventies, I used to hear as a kind of basic rule of thumb that any speed over seventy would affect handlebar windshields negatively. Frankly, I'd be a little leery of blasting along at 80+ with a handlebar windshield or faring: I know guys are doing it, but in the long run, a frame-mounted faring is better for sustained high speed running.
Hey Mom, is that you?
Ithink I amsafer with my windshield on at high speeds than to have the full force of the wind on my upper body. And not only wind. Sand, rocks, bugs and whatever.
Anyway, if safety were my first concern, I wouldn't ride at 80 mph.
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RE: Windshield my Dyna or no windshield?
ORIGINAL: Baeseman1
Maybe it has something to do with the 8" bars... I don't have one, yet, but can't imagine what it'll look like with 'our' bars...
ORIGINAL: 2007fxdc
For some strange reason, they look okay and even good on some dyna's depending on how they are equipped but I hate the way it looks on mine.
For some strange reason, they look okay and even good on some dyna's depending on how they are equipped but I hate the way it looks on mine.
Actually, didn't like a windshield on mine with the stock bars. It's the overall look of my bike with a windshield that I just don't like.
As far as speed goes, guys, I realize there are times when you need to go faster and/or keep up with traffic. I can't relate because I don't commute to work. It's personal preference but I just do not and would not enjoy riding at those 70 and 80 mph speeds for extended periods if I were, in fact, riding for the enjoyment to begin with like I usually do. It's rare that I'm riding my bike just to get somewhere. Getting where I'm going is the end of the fun for me. It's not that I haven't or won't do 70 or 80 at times but I don't lock it in there and stay there just because I want to. I will agree, however, that if that is your typical style and speed, a windshield is almost a must - dyna, sportster, or whatever...
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From: Luckey, Ohio
RE: Windshield my Dyna or no windshield?
I've never owned one...had a Sporty and now a Bob...would look ridiculous on either bike in my opinion.Actually, the wind only bothers me occasionally...not enough to ruin the looks.
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From: Palm Beach
RE: Windshield my Dyna or no windshield?
This has been great input from all you guys.
I hate the look but am being tortured by wind on long trips. (I have a bad neck)
I think I'm gona get a Harley quick release and leave it off 'cept for long trips.
Thanks for your comments...
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I hate the look but am being tortured by wind on long trips. (I have a bad neck)
I think I'm gona get a Harley quick release and leave it off 'cept for long trips.
Thanks for your comments...
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From: Stockton, CA
RE: Windshield my Dyna or no windshield?
Nothing convinces me more that a windshield is a good thing then to watch those without one on the freeway fightingthe wind trying to pull their helmets off. Looks like their neck muscles are about to "pop". If all you do is ride around town, no problem without one. But when youâre up on I-5 in the early morning dodging traffic, bugs, rocks, sand, etc., nothing like a windshield in front of you to catch some of that stuff. I guess I could wear a full helmet but then again I could drivea car to work too. Naw, I'll just put up with the windshield and the thought of how "ugly" it makes my bike look.
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From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
RE: Windshield my Dyna or no windshield?
ORIGINAL: Elginator
Littleleroy, I never like attacks, even soft ones like this. We should address the concept, not make fun of the person. That said, you have to expect some push back on the part of a forum dedicated to Dynas which will never have frame-mounted farings. All our windshields are in the front end and will transfer movement to the handlebars.
Ithink I amsafer with my windshield on at high speeds than to have the full force of the wind on my upper body. And not only wind. Sand, rocks, bugs and whatever.
Anyway, if safety were my first concern, I wouldn't ride at 80 mph.
ORIGINAL: Travlinman314
Hey Mom, is that you?
ORIGINAL: Littleleroy
Back in the Seventies, I used to hear as a kind of basic rule of thumb that any speed over seventy would affect handlebar windshields negatively. Frankly, I'd be a little leery of blasting along at 80+ with a handlebar windshield or faring: I know guys are doing it, but in the long run, a frame-mounted faring is better for sustained high speed running.
Back in the Seventies, I used to hear as a kind of basic rule of thumb that any speed over seventy would affect handlebar windshields negatively. Frankly, I'd be a little leery of blasting along at 80+ with a handlebar windshield or faring: I know guys are doing it, but in the long run, a frame-mounted faring is better for sustained high speed running.
Hey Mom, is that you?
Ithink I amsafer with my windshield on at high speeds than to have the full force of the wind on my upper body. And not only wind. Sand, rocks, bugs and whatever.
Anyway, if safety were my first concern, I wouldn't ride at 80 mph.
OK, I'm sorry.
Can I go out now?
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RE: Windshield my Dyna or no windshield?
I've been on the fence with whether to get a shield or not. I'm ridingthis winter and that will be the deciding factor.We shall see. 
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RE: Windshield my Dyna or no windshield?
Topspin..
Get the windshield already...it's the best thing you can do...riding below 55mph all the time takes the fun out of that
monster Wide Glide you have you have
Dynabiker58 ... your Dyna Riding Buddy
Get the windshield already...it's the best thing you can do...riding below 55mph all the time takes the fun out of that
monster Wide Glide you have you have
Dynabiker58 ... your Dyna Riding Buddy