Windshield vs Batwing
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Windshield vs Batwing
I presently have a windshield on my 03 Road King Classic, and been thinking of putting on a batwing. The questions are, what's the advantage of either one, and what's a good manufacturer to give my business to ?
Anyone has a picture of an 03 Road King Classic FLHRCI Silver/Black with one on, could you forward it to me, hard to find one probably because of age here on the internet. Thanks
Anyone has a picture of an 03 Road King Classic FLHRCI Silver/Black with one on, could you forward it to me, hard to find one probably because of age here on the internet. Thanks
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Unless you want the batwing to add stereo capability, add a wind deflector to the back of your bottom triple tree brace, and consider the "fangs" that mount on the outside of your front forks. Those two "fixes" will give a substantial improvement in the air flow around you, without giving up the unobstructed view of the highway you get with a Road King windshield.
Of course, you could do that with a batwing too, and that may be the ultimate answer. I lost interest in the batwing after making those additions, so can't comment.
Of course, you could do that with a batwing too, and that may be the ultimate answer. I lost interest in the batwing after making those additions, so can't comment.
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Unless you want the batwing to add stereo capability, add a wind deflector to the back of your bottom triple tree brace, and consider the "fangs" that mount on the outside of your front forks. Those two "fixes" will give a substantial improvement in the air flow around you, without giving up the unobstructed view of the highway you get with a Road King windshield.
Of course, you could do that with a batwing too, and that may be the ultimate answer. I lost interest in the batwing after making those additions, so can't comment.
Of course, you could do that with a batwing too, and that may be the ultimate answer. I lost interest in the batwing after making those additions, so can't comment.
I have the fangs on my heritage and they do a great job but interested in the deflector also.
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I was considering a batwing and have no desire for a radio. I found the Reckless fairing was the most reasonable. Saw one and it looked well built.
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