Detachable Windshiels Question
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Detachable Windshiels Question
Bought a HD detachable windshield, the kind that uses 4 clamps, for my '06 Low Rider. I haven't used it yet because one of the clamps was defective and a new clamp is on the way.
The clamps seem very secure, it's just that at high speeds there must be a ton of air pressure on the windshield.
Anyone have any problems at speeds of 65-75 mph with theirs?
Thanks.
Sammi
The clamps seem very secure, it's just that at high speeds there must be a ton of air pressure on the windshield.
Anyone have any problems at speeds of 65-75 mph with theirs?
Thanks.
Sammi
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RE: Detachable Windshiels Question
Nope - works great.
The only MINOR thing I've noticed is that the tiny clear tabs that are on the inside of the handle side of the clamp are sliding out of place so they're kind of half on and half off now.
The only MINOR thing I've noticed is that the tiny clear tabs that are on the inside of the handle side of the clamp are sliding out of place so they're kind of half on and half off now.
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It was 95 here in Chicago yesterday so I decided to ride without my windshield. Hitting 60mph without it made me realize why I rarely take it off. It's much quieter and really makes a difference in how I enjoy the ride. Do you fight the wind resistance at high speeds? Probably, but unless your in a race, who cares.
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RE: Detachable Windshiels Question
ORIGINAL: Sammi
Bought a HD detachable windshield, the kind that uses 4 clamps, for my '06 Low Rider. I haven't used it yet because one of the clamps was defective and a new clamp is on the way.
The clamps seem very secure, it's just that at high speeds there must be a ton of air pressure on the windshield.
Anyone have any problems at speeds of 65-75 mph with theirs?
Bought a HD detachable windshield, the kind that uses 4 clamps, for my '06 Low Rider. I haven't used it yet because one of the clamps was defective and a new clamp is on the way.
The clamps seem very secure, it's just that at high speeds there must be a ton of air pressure on the windshield.
Anyone have any problems at speeds of 65-75 mph with theirs?
Just curious... which size windshield did you get for your LowRider? I've tried the "standard height" shield and found the buffeting at highway speeds (>65mph) to be unacceptable so I'm swapping it out for the low profile shield.
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Have had no problems with my windshield on my Dyna Super Glide Custom. It is the detachable one also. I was riding between 70 and 80 mph and noticed no problems.
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RE: Detachable Windshield Question
I bought the standard height. The clamps cannot be tightened down.
If there's too much buffeting I might have it cut down.
It looks like this one (Not my bike, but same windshield)
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If there's too much buffeting I might have it cut down.
It looks like this one (Not my bike, but same windshield)
Sammi
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RE: Detachable Windshiels Question
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I bought the standard height. The clamps cannot be tightened down.
If there's too much buffeting I might have it cut down.
I bought the standard height. The clamps cannot be tightened down.
If there's too much buffeting I might have it cut down.