quick release windshield
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Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Idaho Falls
quick release windshield
Got myself a H.D. quick release windshield and like it! Never wanted one before but now living in Idaho with what seems like constant wind I'm pleased with the purchase. Easy to put on, the chrome clamps seem tough even after dropping them on my garage floor I can't find a scratch. Tried it out by going into Wyoming at somewhere above speed limit and had a great ride came home took it off and hit the town.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2013
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From: New York
Got myself a H.D. quick release windshield and like it! Never wanted one before but now living in Idaho with what seems like constant wind I'm pleased with the purchase. Easy to put on, the chrome clamps seem tough even after dropping them on my garage floor I can't find a scratch. Tried it out by going into Wyoming at somewhere above speed limit and had a great ride came home took it off and hit the town.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 164
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From: New Jersey
While this windshield looks great and is as easy as can be to put on and remove, it causes an insane amount of buffeting for me on my SB. I have it in 14" and I can't seem to find a good height when clamping it on.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,232
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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
My windshield was OK at best. As has already been said, why the hell HD can't figure out a better
shield escapes me.
I eventually adapted a Memphis Shades Batwing designed for baggers to my 2009 FXDC using the
quick release clamps and it works great.. A LOT of people have done that over the last year or so..
shield escapes me.
I eventually adapted a Memphis Shades Batwing designed for baggers to my 2009 FXDC using the
quick release clamps and it works great.. A LOT of people have done that over the last year or so..
Banned
Joined: May 2014
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From: USA
Got rid of probably 90% of the buffeting with HD wind deflectors. They are fugly but definitely worth while and an easy install.
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From: New York
What do you mean by buffeting? I experienced buffeting last week on a test ride of an Ultra which I did not expect. My understanding of buffeting is when the airflow goes over the windshield and circles back to the rear of your head thereby pushing it forward. I never experienced THAT before. If you are looking for a small windshield to keep you in a cocoon of undisturbed air you will be looking long and hard unless you go with a full fairing. A windshield on a Dyna will keep the air off your chest and should direct most of the air over your head. As for the height I would start by placing the top of the windshield at a point level with your nose. Unless you have a full face helmet with a seal around the neck you will always have wind blowing you. For long rides at highway speed I have a full face with great ear plugs. I can ride for a long, long time in comfort...
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Kentucky
I been wanting a Memphis Shades Slim for my 02 Wide Glide. The mini apes have me all spread eagle in the wind and hanging on for dear life above 55mpg. I must be getting old because it didn't used to bother me.
