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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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I'm thinking of putting a windvest windshield on my 2011 Street Bob.. but am a bit concerned about it fitting well with the risers built into the top triple tree as they are now.

Anyone else have a windvest on their FXDB?
 
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Actually yes I did have one and still do but dont use it anymore. It does not fit correctly with the later model SB built in riser and as a result it scratched the top of my trees. Also I don't care how much you read but they will mark your handlebars. I bought the HD compact and like it 100 times better and it comes off in about 15 seconds. Windvest is a quality product but not for a late model Street Bob.
 
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Actually yes I did have one and still do but dont use it anymore. It does not fit correctly with the later model SB built in riser and as a result it scratched the top of my trees. Also I don't care how much you read but they will mark your handlebars. I bought the HD compact and like it 100 times better and it comes off in about 15 seconds. Windvest is a quality product but not for a late model Street Bob.

BOY... am I GLAD I ASKED!!

Do you have any pictures of your bike with the HD compact on it?

Thanks!
 
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Yes I will post one in a minute
 
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Here you go. Very functional and it literally comes off in about 15 seconds and leaves zero parts on the bike.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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The Windvest looks much better IMO even if its harder to remove. Doesn't change the look of the bike as much as a larger windshield. I have the 14" and it works great. What a difference!
 
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The Windvest looks much better IMO even if its harder to remove. Doesn't change the look of the bike as much as a larger windshield. I have the 14" and it works great. What a difference!
Does your bike have the risers built into the top triple tree?
 
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Here you go. Very functional and it literally comes off in about 15 seconds and leaves zero parts on the bike.
Good looking bike! Thanks for the picture!
 
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Does your bike have the risers built into the top triple tree?
Yes. I don't know who the genius is that decided to use those and what was the reason. The old way worked just fine.
 
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I have the HD quick release sport shield on mine. You can see it in my photos. Love it.
 
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