windshields
Road Warrior
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From: central TEXAS
RE: windshields
windsheilds are for cars................................. . . . .and trucks........................just sayin'...................... . . . . . . ..................................................
Road Warrior
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From: Minnesota
RE: windshields
ORIGINAL: lolife
windsheilds are for cars................................. . . . .and trucks........................just sayin'...................... . . . . . . ..................................................
windsheilds are for cars................................. . . . .and trucks........................just sayin'...................... . . . . . . ..................................................
Windsheilds are also for guys that ride a lot of miles in a lot of bugs and cold.
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RE: windshields
ORIGINAL: BigJfxdwg
I can't believe we made it to page 2 before we got a post like this.
Windsheilds are also for guys that ride a lot of miles in a lot of bugs and cold.
original: Topspin
For a zillion years... I said I'd never have one.
NEVER.
Got a HD quick release 2 months ago and haven't released it yet. Never will.
NEVER.
ORIGINAL: lolife
windsheilds are for cars................................. . . . .and trucks........................just sayin'...................... . . . . . . ..................................................
windsheilds are for cars................................. . . . .and trucks........................just sayin'...................... . . . . . . ..................................................
Windsheilds are also for guys that ride a lot of miles in a lot of bugs and cold.
original: Topspin
For a zillion years... I said I'd never have one.
NEVER.
Got a HD quick release 2 months ago and haven't released it yet. Never will.
NEVER.
"I'll take it off for the next ride", all the time. I am sure I will do some shorter trips with it, when nicer weather comes around, but to tell you the truth, it's nice to be able to ride in the rain with a half helmet and still be able to see where I am going, it is nice that 99% of the bees and bugs find their way past me now, and the birdshit hits the winshield instead of my glasses and jacket/shirt.
Yeh, I hate my windshield
QD seems a waste of money, except that it comes off quick to clean up the forks and triples, and goes right back on in about 1 1/2 seconds
DougJ
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Ct.
RE: windshields
I also like mine because it cuts down on wind noise in my ears. I can hear my bike, hear traffic, and other riders . I can wear any type of glasses without my eyes tearing up. I like to wear a half helmet and am very comfortable. Without windsheild, I need either wrap around shades or goggles, and ear plugs which block too much sound.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Central Ohio
RE: windshields
'05 Superglide. I have a H-D Quick-Release Detachable Compact Low-Profile Lightly Smoked (whew
!). Like a lot of guys, I prefer no windshield, but the older I get (62) I appreciate a little wind and bug protection. It's perfect for daylong joyrides,and looks great,to me, but a little small for long interstate trips. I guess they're all a compromise to some degree.
!). Like a lot of guys, I prefer no windshield, but the older I get (62) I appreciate a little wind and bug protection. It's perfect for daylong joyrides,and looks great,to me, but a little small for long interstate trips. I guess they're all a compromise to some degree.
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Road Master
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RE: windshields
Okay so first, thanks to everyone, even you lolife, 'cuz I am right with there with ya, WTF, gonna put windshield on my ride! I mean come on why not just take the frickin truck, and that is why I wanna do the detachable. Now don't anyone here that has contributed to this thread get mad or nothin, but I hope (after hearing everyone here) that I do not turn into one of those riders the ride with it constantly, and you windshielders (is that a word) are probably thinkin "oh yes he will"
With thanks to SNIPER77
I bought this because its small and cheap 115.00
and I plan on throwing it away after the trip
www.nationalcycles.com
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"oh yes he will" With thanks to SNIPER77
I bought this because its small and cheap 115.00
and I plan on throwing it away after the trip
www.nationalcycles.com
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Club Member
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From: Virginia
RE: windshields
I don't like windshields either and rode all winter without one and I'm ok with that butI am planning on riding to Daytona at the end of the month (about 700 miles one way) andI am not even gonna try it without a windshield. I'll more than likely keep the windshieldin the garage and only bring it out for long rides.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: NZ but live in Dorset, England
RE: windshields
ORIGINAL: 2007fxdc
90+? Ever think of just slowing it down to an easy 70 or so might help? LOL [8D]
ORIGINAL: kk6pg
When it comes down to it, I'd rather deal with the updraft than have the feeling of getting blown off the bike at 90+
When it comes down to it, I'd rather deal with the updraft than have the feeling of getting blown off the bike at 90+
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 642
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From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
RE: windshields
ORIGINAL: PigInaBlanket
I don't like windshields either and rode all winter without one and I'm ok with that butI am planning on riding to Daytona at the end of the month (about 700 miles one way) andI am not even gonna try it without a windshield. I'll more than likely keep the windshieldin the garage and only bring it out for long rides.
I don't like windshields either and rode all winter without one and I'm ok with that butI am planning on riding to Daytona at the end of the month (about 700 miles one way) andI am not even gonna try it without a windshield. I'll more than likely keep the windshieldin the garage and only bring it out for long rides.
Never wanted one, didn't need one, hated the looks of one, never gonna buy one.
I bought one, made a rack on the wall for it to hang when not using it.
Sure is a nice rack. It's got a little carpet, a cable clamp, lot's of thought went into it.
Figured my investment would last a lifetime on the shelf.
Turns out that rack was a waste of time, didn't realize the rack it would sit on 99% of the time was the front of the bike.