Form over function???
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: T-City, Wa.
I have everything detachable, two up seat, sissy bar, shield, bags. I usually leave the bags on, kinda like the look (on my ride at least). The other stuff goes on when needed, otherwise .........
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Eastern NE
I have a detachable backrest that I rarely use. I prefer the K.I.S.S. principle with my bike.
p.s. Forgot, I also have a QD Low Profile w/shield for long rides.
p.s. Forgot, I also have a QD Low Profile w/shield for long rides.
Last edited by Cornhusker; Nov 21, 2008 at 10:42 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: aurora,colorado
I bought my Fat Bob For solo riding. No backrest or saddlebags for me - don't like the look. Did give in to a windshield after a couple of long rides though. Now that the weather has cooled down the windshield has been staying on. It really doesn't look that bad and makes the ride more pleasant.
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Missouri City,TX
Yea, I might have to eat my words on my previuos post about keepin' it simple...it's 50 degrees and a bit breezy today. I might think about getting a detachable windshield. lol
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: B-town, Washington State
in agreement with the K.I.S.S. theory.
my bike is a stripper big time, but yes, i do have a deatchable sissybar, huge T-bag, and a big Sundowner seat for when the girlfriend is riding.
when i tour alone i still keep my tiny a$$ barebones seat but i do throw the sissybar on with the T-bag. you can carry a lot with no saddlebags!!! tent, sleeping bag, seat, clothes for 2 weeks, and the most important... cooler!
as for a windshield, the big 70's style bubble face shield on the 3/4 Biltwel does just fine.
my bike is a stripper big time, but yes, i do have a deatchable sissybar, huge T-bag, and a big Sundowner seat for when the girlfriend is riding.
when i tour alone i still keep my tiny a$$ barebones seat but i do throw the sissybar on with the T-bag. you can carry a lot with no saddlebags!!! tent, sleeping bag, seat, clothes for 2 weeks, and the most important... cooler!
as for a windshield, the big 70's style bubble face shield on the 3/4 Biltwel does just fine.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: So. Cal.
ha haha when i tour i set the bike up to work for that... full stereo, GPS, bags, diff seat.. shield you name it! just 75% of the time i dont need all that or only want the tunes and the shield
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Road Master
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From: B-town, Washington State
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