Windshields: HD-Q/D vs. Sportech-Q/D
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Windshields: HD-Q/D vs. Sportech-Q/D
I bought my '06 SB in Jan '10, and it came like this... be patient, this is going somewhere!
It first evolved to this...
2-up configuration w/ HD-q/d windshield:
One-up Configuration w/ HD-q/d windshield:
Finally to this w/ a Sportech q/d windshield:
I took it out for a 100-mile test ride today, and it worked better than I expected given its a lot smaller than my HD shield. Despite it being about chin level, it keept the bug splatters off my chest and helmet quite nicely (see all the bug splatters in the photos), as well as relieving the wind pressure off my chest all the way up to the 90-mph I got up to in the straights.
With the HD screen I found myself either trying to look over it, of slouching down to see through it, the top edge was just at the right level to drive me nuts (from day one). I would also get "lifting" on my helmet at about 70-mph, not so with the Sportech.
I could feel "more wind" on my arms with the Sportech (because its narrower), but it wasn't a bad thing (for me). Using my left hand at cruising speeds of 45-65-mph, I felt around behind the Sportech, it definately throws a slipstream to the top of, if not over my helmet (due to the top having a "flipped" edge).
The fit and finish was every bit as good as any other manufacturer's product, and the chrome looked right at home with the stock HD hardware, plus its a tool-less q/d when you don't want a shield on:
The major thing that prompted me to look into a smaller shield was my headlight was swallowed up (especially the profile) by the HD kit (compare the photos). IMHO the Sportech's lines, profile (you can see my headlight details now) and shape compliment my scoot much better than the HD kit, and works just as good.
I got mine from the HDforums classifides (thanks Dave!), but if you want to look into one for yourself, click this link: http://www.sportechinc.com/default.aspx
I have also seen them on eBay for less than MSRP.
Hope this helps those of you looking for a decent looking windshield.. that works!
It first evolved to this...
2-up configuration w/ HD-q/d windshield:
One-up Configuration w/ HD-q/d windshield:
Finally to this w/ a Sportech q/d windshield:
I took it out for a 100-mile test ride today, and it worked better than I expected given its a lot smaller than my HD shield. Despite it being about chin level, it keept the bug splatters off my chest and helmet quite nicely (see all the bug splatters in the photos), as well as relieving the wind pressure off my chest all the way up to the 90-mph I got up to in the straights.
With the HD screen I found myself either trying to look over it, of slouching down to see through it, the top edge was just at the right level to drive me nuts (from day one). I would also get "lifting" on my helmet at about 70-mph, not so with the Sportech.
I could feel "more wind" on my arms with the Sportech (because its narrower), but it wasn't a bad thing (for me). Using my left hand at cruising speeds of 45-65-mph, I felt around behind the Sportech, it definately throws a slipstream to the top of, if not over my helmet (due to the top having a "flipped" edge).
The fit and finish was every bit as good as any other manufacturer's product, and the chrome looked right at home with the stock HD hardware, plus its a tool-less q/d when you don't want a shield on:
The major thing that prompted me to look into a smaller shield was my headlight was swallowed up (especially the profile) by the HD kit (compare the photos). IMHO the Sportech's lines, profile (you can see my headlight details now) and shape compliment my scoot much better than the HD kit, and works just as good.
I got mine from the HDforums classifides (thanks Dave!), but if you want to look into one for yourself, click this link: http://www.sportechinc.com/default.aspx
I have also seen them on eBay for less than MSRP.
Hope this helps those of you looking for a decent looking windshield.. that works!
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She looks nice. A little SpitFire windshield on mine..I'm a fan of the smaller ones also, as don't have the top edge of it fighting the attention of your eyes and some feeling of having to look over them.
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