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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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Morning temps have been 65 degrees and afternoons 80. So I removed the quick detach windshield a couple of days ago and got some wind in my face. Heck, I almost forgot what it feels like.
I'm diggin it.
 
Old May 28, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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I did that the other day for the first time on my new ride, the only thing was I forgot that along with the wind in your face you also get the pesky bugs. Oh well I guess that is a small price to pay.
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Always have to comb the bugs outta my beard afterwards...forget that it makes a soft landing for em.
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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bugs hitting me in the face dont bother me so much opposed to the ones that just so happen to slip right up my nose... damn critters...
 
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What kind of shields do you guys use that you actually don't get the wind in your face with them on? When I take my Windvest shield off, the difference is that the wind against my face is smooth rather than being a bit turbulent, but the actual quantity of wind is pretty similar. Biggest difference is the amount of crap hitting my face. In general, I like the feel better with the shield off....in between bug strikes. Every time I get hit in the face by a big bug, though, I wish the shield was back on!
 

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Morning temps have been 65 degrees and afternoons 80. So I removed the quick detach windshield a couple of days ago and got some wind in my face. Heck, I almost forgot what it feels like.
I'm diggin it.
Yea, I did the same thing last week. Temps in the mid to high 80's, very little wind...feels good.
 
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Well I guess I'll leave the Ultra home tommorrow and ride the Sportster. You guys got me thinking I need some air.
 
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Agreed, the ride looks, sounds and feels better without. Sometimes I wish I had a full size shield instead of a compact.
 



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