Touring must haves?
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: NE
If you get in the Branson, MO area go east on 160 and then south on 125 and ride the ferry across the White River/Bull Shoals Lake. It's not a large ferry but it's not often that you get the chance to ride a ferry in central USA.
I live west of Siloam Springs and do lots of ridin' in Ark and southern MO.
I live west of Siloam Springs and do lots of ridin' in Ark and southern MO.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Montana
clothes for a few days and a good FF helmet you should be fine. A comfortable leather jacket and a helmet that fits properly will do wonders for your comfort level. I was going to try a windshield on this bike but having one in the past has added more wind buffeting than I like. I just went on a 1800 mile ride with just a FF helmet and kuryakyn roll bag on my front forks/handlebars and was plenty stocked up on clothes and plenty comfortable for the ride. Treat your leathers for water and unless you just get in a downpour you will be fine.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
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From: Kennewick, WA
well I got the windshield in, snapped it on in about 2 min's. took it for a ride and I just don't care for it. I get the ever popular buffeting. but hey I got a lowered bike with 18" apes, maybe a shield is just not for me....anyone want a good deal on a used shield?? 166 shipped and its yours!!!
I used to get all kinds of buffeting as I experimented with raising and lowering the windshield and tilting it back. I finally tilted it forward and lowered it, now I'm good for as fast as the bike can go. Crosswinds sometimes give me a slight bobble at about 50 MPH only, but disappear above and below that speed.
Mine windshield is the HD QD 18" version.
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