Windshield...Yes or No?
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RE: Windshield...Yes or No?
I think windshields on anything other than a touring bike look like ****. That being said, get one. On long rides at interstate speeds it is a lifesaver. Besides, with the quick disconnect kit, you can ride in comfort to where your going, then pop it off and look cool cruising. Like others have said sometimes you just have to go with function over form.
Tourer
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RE: Windshield...Yes or No?
I go with the yes crowd. During cold weather or hiway driving, it is a bit more comfortable. I'd rather be comfortable than cool looking anyday. I have mine on moist of the time. I have driven without one during the summer, and I think it gets less tiring with a windshield. It's really a personal like or dislike. Best you can do is try it and see how you like it.
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RE: Windshield...Yes or No?
I vote yes. I ride a lot,almost 14000 miles on this bike since March and I've got a little Windvestthat I don't even bother to take off anymore.
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RE: Windshield...Yes or No?
well i vote yes
my problem is i have a cvo with headlight fairing but because of knowledgeable people here and what to try i am fabricating one off a night rod ,but after i rode i didnt like the wind ,bugs or what ever in my face even though i wear goggles and half helmet i like the looks of w/s and its 1,2,3 off with in 60 seconds
just my 2 cents
2001fxdwg2cvo
peter
my problem is i have a cvo with headlight fairing but because of knowledgeable people here and what to try i am fabricating one off a night rod ,but after i rode i didnt like the wind ,bugs or what ever in my face even though i wear goggles and half helmet i like the looks of w/s and its 1,2,3 off with in 60 seconds
just my 2 cents
2001fxdwg2cvo
peter
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RE: Windshield...Yes or No?
I've had mine on my WG since I bought it. I took it off for a couple of rides - thinking I'd look so much "cooler" - and my eyes watered so bad it hasn't been off since. I found that the length of the trip isn't important, but the speed is, so if you plan on getting above 30 mph you'll appreciate the shield.
Watch the riders you meet on the road that don't have shields. The bike looks good, but the rider will typically have his/her head turned to the side to keep their eyes from watering as much. I've asked other riders about this and I believe most don't even realize they do it.
Watch the riders you meet on the road that don't have shields. The bike looks good, but the rider will typically have his/her head turned to the side to keep their eyes from watering as much. I've asked other riders about this and I believe most don't even realize they do it.
Road Master
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RE: Windshield...Yes or No?
You could always go the flyscreen rout.Helps with some of the wind and bugs but not too big on the bike.
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RE: Windshield...Yes or No?
YES. Don't let anyone here tell you you're a ***** for riding with a windshield. Most of them ride with helmets...
As Grunt described, get a quick release model and use it when you need it. I rode 500 miles yesterday for a PGR mission and it was 39* for the first 200 miles. I still wouldn't have thawed out yet were it not for my windshield. You won't regret it.
Consider your seat height and whether or not you plan on changing seats in the future. A taller seat will impact the effect of the wind screen. I got the smallest sporty wind screen and with my Sundowner seat, it provides just enough blockage. If I were 2" taller, it would be useless.
As Grunt described, get a quick release model and use it when you need it. I rode 500 miles yesterday for a PGR mission and it was 39* for the first 200 miles. I still wouldn't have thawed out yet were it not for my windshield. You won't regret it.
Consider your seat height and whether or not you plan on changing seats in the future. A taller seat will impact the effect of the wind screen. I got the smallest sporty wind screen and with my Sundowner seat, it provides just enough blockage. If I were 2" taller, it would be useless.
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RE: Windshield...Yes or No?
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I've had mine on my WG since I bought it. I took it off for a couple of rides - thinking I'd look so much "cooler" - and my eyes watered so bad it hasn't been off since. I found that the length of the trip isn't important, but the speed is, so if you plan on getting above 30 mph you'll appreciate the shield.
Watch the riders you meet on the road that don't have shields. The bike looks good, but the rider will typically have his/her head turned to the side to keep their eyes from watering as much. I've asked other riders about this and I believe most don't even realize they do it.
I've had mine on my WG since I bought it. I took it off for a couple of rides - thinking I'd look so much "cooler" - and my eyes watered so bad it hasn't been off since. I found that the length of the trip isn't important, but the speed is, so if you plan on getting above 30 mph you'll appreciate the shield.
Watch the riders you meet on the road that don't have shields. The bike looks good, but the rider will typically have his/her head turned to the side to keep their eyes from watering as much. I've asked other riders about this and I believe most don't even realize they do it.