too windy at 50mph plus, add windsheild?
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Maryland
I tried without the windshield not for me, I love cruising at 70-80 you need a shield to do this for any length of time, There's much less road dirt in your face and the occasional bug , the Bike does look better without the shield but it's a Better ride with it on at least for me. At 58 yrs old I want the shield.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Western New York
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ng-licked.html
About the death grip/numb hand thing. I found my factory grips were too skinny for my hand and caused fatigue. I wrapped mine in 1/8th thick leather, suede side out and now they fit my hand better causing less grip fatigue.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Grapevine Texas
Hey brother, if your a new rider, well them welcome aboard. As to ride with a shield or not, well, if your in doubt, I suggest you buy one and try it, it's all about experiences man. The main thing you need to stick in your craw about this thread you started is, YOU do what YOU have to do, to make you get on that new bike and ride, if you are gonna let your bike be a garage trophy because of reasons not to ride, like not being comfortable riding down the highway without a windshield, then I'll drive down to the HD dealer with you and help you pick out a windshield.
In the end, if you decide to ride without it, great, if you decide to ride with it only on the highway, great, if you decide to ride with it all the time, that's great too, key point, your riding, that's all that's important man.
In the end, if you decide to ride without it, great, if you decide to ride with it only on the highway, great, if you decide to ride with it all the time, that's great too, key point, your riding, that's all that's important man.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Tampa, FL
"full face??? what are you a girl! I ride with a beanie and short pants and purposely ride behind old beat up dump trucks just to get the feel of broken glass on my skin at 70 mph. Nothin like it! oh yeah. GOOD TIMES... GOOD TIMES!"
JUST KIDDINGas has been said above. Don't let anyone else tell you what to do. But if you give it some time you will get used to the wind at high speeds and come to crave it. Also, as you become more comfortable with your riding skills at speed you will be able to relax more and loose the death grip. Try to 'force' yourself to relax your hands for now. You will enjoy the ride more.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2005
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From: Minden LA
I'm with you, I've been riding longer than many of these folks have been alive. I used to ride without a shield but now, at 62, I enjoy the ride a hundred times better with the shield than without. Cruising is my thing now and the shield and my Jack's flaps let me have a cigarette while riding without any of the buffeting so I can enjoy the smells and sights without my head shaking and eyes watering or the need for $400 special glasses. I just wear my regular glasses and enjoy. as you say, I must be a non conformist because I don't care what the rest of the pack does---jack
Banned
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Southwest Florida
I got a deatchable windshield put on when I bought the bike. It's a lifesaver for some riding.
One little annoyance -- When the windshield is on, I get a whistling noise in my right ear all the time. Well, over 40MPH anyway.
Checked the helmet strap, burned off all the loose threads. No help. Even trimmed the hair out of my ears (family curse). Bought another helmet (cheap one) and it helps a little bit. But it's still there. Like a gnat buzzing your ear.
Anybody else have this problem or is my ear genetically deformed?
Took the windshield off. I'll put it back on if I go on a long trip or if I plan on doing some highway miles. Or when it gets 'cool' down here. But I don't plan on using it a lot. Right now, it's in a pillow case, under the bed.
I don't regret buying it -- At all. When you need one, you need one. But for most of my riding? It'll sit under the bed.
One little annoyance -- When the windshield is on, I get a whistling noise in my right ear all the time. Well, over 40MPH anyway.
Checked the helmet strap, burned off all the loose threads. No help. Even trimmed the hair out of my ears (family curse). Bought another helmet (cheap one) and it helps a little bit. But it's still there. Like a gnat buzzing your ear.
Anybody else have this problem or is my ear genetically deformed?
Took the windshield off. I'll put it back on if I go on a long trip or if I plan on doing some highway miles. Or when it gets 'cool' down here. But I don't plan on using it a lot. Right now, it's in a pillow case, under the bed.
I don't regret buying it -- At all. When you need one, you need one. But for most of my riding? It'll sit under the bed.
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4th Gear
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Greenville, TX
now i'm confused. everyone keeps telling him to "man up" and "grow a pair" and that windshields are for women and then turn around and tell him to get a full face?? really?? well i am a woman and i have a windshield and i can't stand a full face. how are you supposed to feel the wind on your face with a full face on? a windshield lets you feel the wind but blocks most of the bugs and other crap flying around that hurts like hell when it hits your face at 50, 60, 70, or however fast you're going. plus its fun to ride past the people without windshields right after they get splattered with a big juicy bug right in the face while you point and laugh!
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2005
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From: Minden LA
now i'm confused. everyone keeps telling him to "man up" and "grow a pair" and that windshields are for women and then turn around and tell him to get a full face?? really?? well i am a woman and i have a windshield and i can't stand a full face. how are you supposed to feel the wind on your face with a full face on? a windshield lets you feel the wind but blocks most of the bugs and other crap flying around that hurts like hell when it hits your face at 50, 60, 70, or however fast you're going. plus its fun to ride past the people without windshields right after they get splattered with a big juicy bug right in the face while you point and laugh!