Street Bobs and Windshields...Need Advise

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Nov 27, 2008 | 09:42 AM

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SBRob

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Originally Posted by PitDog

i've got one that fits the mini apes perfect, and it mounts to the handlebars with 4 allen screws. $40 plus shipping takes it.

Thanks for the offer, I already ordered the HD Low Profile model...can't wait for it to get here.

Nov 27, 2008 | 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 07bobber

the wind wouldnt kick your *** as much if you pushed your bars forward a bit.....

Ok, the windshield has been ordered, but one last question...if I pushed the bars a bit more forward, will it really make a bit of difference with the wind blast kickin' my butt? I have a short reach, but with the stock bars position(per the sig pic), my elbows are slightly bent...I could probably move 'em forward maybe another 1/2" to 1"...would that make a difference?

Nov 27, 2008 | 11:12 AM

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JRK5892

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should havd hunted ebay man... i paid 63 bucks for mine shipped to my door. HD quick release in PERFECT condition

Nov 27, 2008 | 12:44 PM

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I dont think pushing the bars forward will help. Not only will you catch more wind, but you'll drag on your bars ad wear out the knurling on the bars.

I have the HD QD standard height (i'm 6-01) and love it. Bought the QD so I could dump it quick cuz I like the look better w/o it. However once I got it, it meshes into the bike so well ad the ridability of the bike skyrocketed so much Ive had it off twice...to wash the bike.

Nov 27, 2008 | 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SBRob

it definitely helps...changes you from sitting back and holding yourself up with your arms/abs to a more leaning into the wind position which takes the pressure off your arms/abs.....hard to explain but once you do it you'll get the picture.

Nov 27, 2008 | 04:56 PM

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should havd hunted ebay man... i paid 63 bucks for mine shipped to my door. HD quick release in PERFECT condition

I did hunt ebay, but the only used HD QR windshields were the taller height...so I bought a new HD low profile on ebay...wasn't cheap, but it was the size I wanted.