too windy at 50mph plus, add windsheild?
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From: Western New York
To the original poster. Don't mind the Man Up phrase. It's been used here for a long time and the guys don't normally mean anything really bad about it, just a chance to say they are man! 70mph wind in the face is not a natural feeling and takes some getting used to. I remember the first time I got behind a dump truck with sand pelting me in the face at 70 mph. I man'd up and pulled in closer to get my teeth sandblasted clean.
Just keep in mind, riding a bike ain't the most natural thing you can do and that's why most of us like it. It's been described as the nearest thing to flying you can experience without leaving the ground. That's why we all do it.
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Were you a little scared the first time you were about to 'get some'? Were you uncomfortable because you were scared? I doubt it.
Point is that one doesn't necessarily affect the other in all situations.
Also, if you had backed out of that piece of a$$ because of your fear and your friends found out...would they not have called you a f*ckin' p*ussy? Of course they would.
See my point?
Were you a little scared the first time you were about to 'get some'? Were you uncomfortable because you were scared? I doubt it.
Point is that one doesn't necessarily affect the other in all situations.Also, if you had backed out of that piece of a$$ because of your fear and your friends found out...would they not have called you a f*ckin' p*ussy? Of course they would.
See my point?
Last edited by YourOldDog; May 21, 2010 at 05:25 AM.
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From: Alabama
Being scared is uncomfortable
Let the semantics 'rasslin begin!
Yeah it's all pretty sissified I agree. But sissyness aside, the pressure on one's chest (i.e., what I interpret as his "blown off the bike" feeling) is helped by a windshield.
"Man up" is just a politically correct way of callin' a guy a f*ckin' p*ussy.
Let the semantics 'rasslin begin!
Yeah it's all pretty sissified I agree. But sissyness aside, the pressure on one's chest (i.e., what I interpret as his "blown off the bike" feeling) is helped by a windshield.
"Man up" is just a politically correct way of callin' a guy a f*ckin' p*ussy.
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From: Michigan
+1 on try to get comfortable, whatever you do.
I like tooling around w/o a shield. 2-words Ear Plugs. The wind noise was making me deaf, maybe my big ears, maybe the helmet straps, who knows. The plugs make a world of difference.
I put the wimpshield for distance. I have a big 'shroom head half helmet, and the highway speeds make it feel like the lid is gonna rip my head off. I'm looking for a lower profile helmet to cure this.
Don't give up, just see what you like, talk to people you meet and ride with. There's a lot of stuff out there to make you comfortable.
I like tooling around w/o a shield. 2-words Ear Plugs. The wind noise was making me deaf, maybe my big ears, maybe the helmet straps, who knows. The plugs make a world of difference.
I put the wimpshield for distance. I have a big 'shroom head half helmet, and the highway speeds make it feel like the lid is gonna rip my head off. I'm looking for a lower profile helmet to cure this.
Don't give up, just see what you like, talk to people you meet and ride with. There's a lot of stuff out there to make you comfortable.
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From: Minden LA
I went on the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America in 05. We started in Portland Oregon and ended in North Carolina. I went 4800 miles in ten days. 200+ riders including Richard Petty, Tony Stewart, Harry Gant, Matt Kenseth, Geoff Green, and, of course Kyle Petty and 95% of us had shields, including those mentioned above. Wow I guess we are all pussies, yea, right. Come on folks, just becasue you want to eat bugs doesn't make you a man, different strokes for different folks. If you like the blast for 400 miles a day, do it and if you don't, get a shield, what's the big deal here? One way or the other you are riding, isn't that what counts?????----jack
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From: manchester, UK
if i was in the US and i had the weather a lot of you guys had i would defintely ride without a shield, the warm air i dont mind if its 80mph plus tryna blow me off the bike. but over here in england, doin a 5 hour ride to the other end of the country in cold weather, then a 3 hour tattoo session and straight back on the bike 5 hours in the rain n dark, im considering a windshield.
the full face i couldnt do without it on this trip, but i never expected the wind and rain to **** me off so much, felt like my fingers tightened up, my back ached, and my right leg blew just enough back to be uncomfortable and pull a muscle in my groin.
im only 25, in the prime of my youth, and i take the **** out of my dad for fitting his harley with big foglights, saddlebags, hand warming grips, and all the seemingly ***** things that "take the spirit of riding out of the bike", but needs must, and if you dont enjoy ur ride, whats the point in having a harley.
Ive just ordered saddlebags, im looking into getting a screen, and ive just rigged up a satnav plug and waterproof bar bag for it to go in. this is my only transport and for riding 10 hours in the wind n rain on my harley, instead of hiring a crappy car to ***** out n be warm n safe as i go there, im awarding myself a "hardcore biker" medal.
customisation means to tailor to your needs, not just to paint flames n add as much chrome as possible. if it lets you ride happier, do it
the full face i couldnt do without it on this trip, but i never expected the wind and rain to **** me off so much, felt like my fingers tightened up, my back ached, and my right leg blew just enough back to be uncomfortable and pull a muscle in my groin.
im only 25, in the prime of my youth, and i take the **** out of my dad for fitting his harley with big foglights, saddlebags, hand warming grips, and all the seemingly ***** things that "take the spirit of riding out of the bike", but needs must, and if you dont enjoy ur ride, whats the point in having a harley.
Ive just ordered saddlebags, im looking into getting a screen, and ive just rigged up a satnav plug and waterproof bar bag for it to go in. this is my only transport and for riding 10 hours in the wind n rain on my harley, instead of hiring a crappy car to ***** out n be warm n safe as i go there, im awarding myself a "hardcore biker" medal.
customisation means to tailor to your needs, not just to paint flames n add as much chrome as possible. if it lets you ride happier, do it
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From: Land of the black buggy
I love these guys bragging about riding XXmph without a windshield, so what?
I've been 135+ without one (on my Honda, since the Harley won't go that fast)
I put my windshield on for long rides and when my wife's on the back, otherwise it's off.
I go on Iron Butt rides with several of my co-workers, you won't be doing 1500mi in 24hrs without a windshield, I don't care how tough you think you are.
I've been 135+ without one (on my Honda, since the Harley won't go that fast)
I put my windshield on for long rides and when my wife's on the back, otherwise it's off.
I go on Iron Butt rides with several of my co-workers, you won't be doing 1500mi in 24hrs without a windshield, I don't care how tough you think you are.
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From: Back in the Good Ole USA. South Carolina to be exact.
I like to ride fast. Windshields aren't just for wind, they protect you from a lot of hazards. Big bugs, rocks, and all sorts of road debris.
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From: Tarentum pa
I am sure glad I didn't start this thread. HA HA
Friday I was riding I-79 from Erie pa. And got behind 2 tractor trailers that were running 75 to 80 mph. I just let them get a half mile or so ahead of me put my feet on my highway pegs and just enjoyed the ride to Butler (rt422). 65 or 70 miles of just hanging on. It was great and the bike seemed to like it too. I have a windshield also and a backrest.
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I love riding my Super Glide w/o a winshield, but I find that a backrest really helps me to hold up at higher speeds. I have ridden up to 90 with no problem. It gives me a sold feel when the wind is pushing back on me. I am getting a qr tourinng shield for winter rides to extend my riding season. i also use a full face helmet that really helps, otherwise my eyes water so badly i have a hard time seeing at times.