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Sep 20, 2010 | 10:05 AM

#51

Mk1Racer

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From: Central NJ

Wow, those Va. laws are a bit on the harsh side. Here in NJ, they have a Careless Driving ticket (2 pts) and a Reckless Driving ticket (8 pts). The first one is a catch-all that they throw at you if they can't figure out what else to write you for. The second one is serious. Takes quite a bit to meet the test for a Reckless Driving ticket.

Sep 20, 2010 | 10:07 AM

#52

SURFOR Chop

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From: Seattle, WA

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Originally Posted by Mk1Racer

Did a short hop (400 mile r/t) this weekend down to Md. to see my mom and my sister. Took the long way home through York and Harrisburg. Having my Q/R shield on the bike sure helped as I saw a couple BIG bugs get pushed over the top. One was not so lucky though. The sucker hit just a little left of center, chest high. I have no idea WTF it was, but it was pretty damned big. He made such a loud smack when he hit, that it startled me. Main splat ring was probably 3" - 4" across. Wearing just a long sleeve T-shirt, I'm sure that sucker would have left a bruise if it hit me in the chest! This was the second decent highway run that I've done since I put it on and I'm pretty much sold.

Funny thing about windshields ... (in my case fairing w/ windshield) ....

I ride most of the summer without ... I occasionally feel a few smaller bug strikes ... but, I have never gotten huge bugs strike in the head or torso .... I suppose your body must create a high pressure immediately to your front that will 'blow' a lot of bugs slightly off course ...?

I have gotten some pretty good bug splats on the fairing and windshield, though ....

Interesting that I have never gotten that chest bruise from a bug, yet ....

Sep 20, 2010 | 11:10 AM

#53

Robert Le Gras

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From: Austin, Texas

I've never had a bruise from a bug, and a lot of bugs have thudded against me at speed, and some darned big ones. I've never had a windshield.

This summer I've taken quite a few big bugs to the head. Four really that I can remember. Two hit me in the nose, one on the tip, one on the bridge. They both hurt, but didn't leave a mark. Big bugs too. One was on the upper lip, which hurt too. The one on the chin, not so much.

Maybe I'm just tough? I don't think of myself that way, but I do have stamina and some fortitude. But to me, the joy of the wind, sun, light rain, bugs, sand and grit. . . it's part of why I ride. To be really right there out in it, smelling, breathing, seeing, hearing, feeling.

Sep 20, 2010 | 02:46 PM

#54

Punchsmack

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From: Downtown Chicago

I hit a dragonfly a few months back....right on my chest going 70+. I only had a long sleeve T-shirt on because it was 95 degrees. As soon as it hit, I knew it was going to leave a mark. Battle scar.

99% of the time, I don't want a windshield near my bike. If I can find a cheap used one, I'll try it out.....we'll see.

Sep 20, 2010 | 03:10 PM

#55

MidnitEvil

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From: Joliet, Illinois

In Illinois, speeding more than 20 over the limit will certainly cost you a lot, at the very least.

As for big bugs... I've been nailed pretty hard a few times, mostly in the face. I took a big bug in the forehead that left a small welt, just a few weeks ago.

Sep 23, 2010 | 04:53 PM

#56

Fraser

4th Gear

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From: Alberta,Canada

Had my local shop modify Rifle Roadster fairing with bubble w/s and Memphis Shades Batwing to fit my 09 FXDC with quick detach brackets, so long ride Batwing on ,rest of time Bubble.Posted on gallery.