windsheilds are for cars................................. . . . .and trucks........................just sayin'...................... . . . . . . ..................................................

 

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.

 

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.

 

This all kinda sums it up. I put thousands and thousands on my HD swearing I didn't need or want a windshield. Now I find myself saying
"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 windshieldQD 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

 

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.

 

'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.

 

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
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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.

 

No !

 

Wow, those were exactly my thoughts for over 25 years.
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.