Wind at high speeds. Windshield?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: USA
RE: Wind at high speeds. Windshield?
For the most part there’re all (easily) detachable.
One needs a tool and leaves a small amount of hardware on your bike.
The other (quick release) dose not and pops right off and usually cost more.
I’ve had both.
The HD detachable I had, sold it, sat way to far away from me and not
only looked strange but didn’t protect me well for it’s size.
http://www.putfile.com/album/102383/?page=1
The Memphis Shade Rio Grande protects my lower body and lets me
have a little wind in my face when adjusted down, the way prefer.
http://www.putfile.com/album/152525/?page=2
The non quick release shields IMO give you more of what your
looking for in a windshield.
http://www.putfile.com/album/182866
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: St. Louis, MO
RE: Wind at high speeds. Windshield?
I'm thinking about picking up one of the cheap handlebar mount windshields off eBay. They're under $100 with the hardware. If it doesn't flap around in the wind, it's probably good enough for me for now.
Of course, now I'm wondering if the ugly "headlight brow" on my bike will get in the way, since it looks like some of these windshields fit real close around the headlight.
Of course, now I'm wondering if the ugly "headlight brow" on my bike will get in the way, since it looks like some of these windshields fit real close around the headlight.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Clinton, Ohio
RE: Wind at high speeds. Windshield?
I have a Solo Shield from Rifle. Mounts to the handlebars, adjusts up and down, and the angle can also be adjusted. I purchased it for the trip to Myrtle Beach next month, but I haven't taken it off since I got it. Looks almost exactly like a Windvest.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Upstate NY
RE: Wind at high speeds. Windshield?
I have an HD windshield and really like it. When I first had it on, it just did not feel right, but once I started longer rides I got used to it. Now it does not come off. Glad I had it on today as it also cuts some of the cold.
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RE: Wind at high speeds. Windshield?
HD QD Compact Low.......................... Real "bug catcher" love it........... what's buffeting?
It really makes those long Interstate rides a lot smoother.............. under 60, don't really need it, but who rides under 60 mph?
DougJ
It really makes those long Interstate rides a lot smoother.............. under 60, don't really need it, but who rides under 60 mph?DougJ
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Greene County, MS
RE: Wind at high speeds. Windshield?
Doug, how tall are you? I was thinking about the compact low but I'm 6'0 tall. Don't know if it would do me any good but it sure would look better. I guess if I'm going to put one on though, it might as well be tall enough to help some.