I hate windshields
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
I just bought a Switchback, and I'm really liking the idea that's it's four bikes in one...
I originally thought about just taking the windshield off forever, till one day on the parkway (doing about 65) I got hit by something, rather large and juicy, sorta like hitting a tomato with a baseball bat. The ooze from that SOB started at the clutch grip and went all the way up my arm to my neck... nasty.
Now I'm thinking I may hang onto it for occasional use after all...
Of all the configurations though, I'm liking the one with bags and no windshield best for everyday use...
I originally thought about just taking the windshield off forever, till one day on the parkway (doing about 65) I got hit by something, rather large and juicy, sorta like hitting a tomato with a baseball bat. The ooze from that SOB started at the clutch grip and went all the way up my arm to my neck... nasty.
Now I'm thinking I may hang onto it for occasional use after all...
Of all the configurations though, I'm liking the one with bags and no windshield best for everyday use...
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 14
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From: Spirit River, Alberta Canada
Rode with a buddy tonite, he on his rice'r, me on my FatBob. Just to let you guys know, I have a Gladiator from National Cycle. It's jut big enuf to keep this crap out of your face.
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 508
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From: Idaho Panhandle
I have been called strange, and a lot of other things but I actually like the looks of a bike with a windshield. When I bought my FXDC I had the dealer include a quick release. He said I needed a 15 inch one. Man was he wrong. What I got was a little over 14 inches and was like not having a windshield at all. Sold it and bought a National Cycle quick release. Installed it and hated it. 15 inches was still too short after adjusting it and National Cycle seems to be the only windshield made so it WILL NOT take a standard windshield bag! Put it on ebaybay and bought a Memphis Shade's Fat 17 inch to fit my new 9 inch headlight. Much better but I really could have used the 19 inch one. The problem is you don't know until after it is mounted and adjusted on your personal bike how much protection you will get. May order the 19 inch next year. Sure are a lot of other parts I'd like to have though. Many wants, few dollars!
Grumpy
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: NW Kentucky
Hehehe. I think this **** is funny. If you want to eat bugs eat them....if you don't then don't. It's all part of owning a bike. Doesn't matter. Just ride and enjoy no matter who rides beside you. No matter what they ride or thier preferences. It's like asking me to wips my *** exactly the same way you do. Just ride.
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Joined: Jan 2012
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Really ??? And you wear a full face helmet.. Um OK...
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Georgia
I just bought a Switchback, and I'm really liking the idea that's it's four bikes in one...
I originally thought about just taking the windshield off forever, till one day on the parkway (doing about 65) I got hit by something, rather large and juicy, sorta like hitting a tomato with a baseball bat. The ooze from that SOB started at the clutch grip and went all the way up my arm to my neck... nasty.
Now I'm thinking I may hang onto it for occasional use after all...
Of all the configurations though, I'm liking the one with bags and no windshield best for everyday use...
I originally thought about just taking the windshield off forever, till one day on the parkway (doing about 65) I got hit by something, rather large and juicy, sorta like hitting a tomato with a baseball bat. The ooze from that SOB started at the clutch grip and went all the way up my arm to my neck... nasty.
Now I'm thinking I may hang onto it for occasional use after all...
Of all the configurations though, I'm liking the one with bags and no windshield best for everyday use...
Just wondering, do you get a good deal of buffeting behind your windscreen? Mine is kinda popping me all over, side to side, front to back. Almost seems less comfortable then no screen at all.
Anyone get this buffeting? I'm average height, 5'11" and I have tried many positions behind my screen, as well as many speeds, trying to find a sweet spot. No luck so far. Just turbulence like a **** and I kinda hate it :/