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Why do some people hate windshields?
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From: Georgia
Originally Posted by Ace07FXDL 
Just curious. I sold my wind deflector that came with my RK but am considering buying a mid-low windshield for long trips. I went 300 miles yesterday and though I wear a full face I was thinking a windshield would've been nice. I've never had a bad experience with a windshield but can imagine some real windy conditions where it would probably act like a sail. Is this the reason some people hate windshields?
Just curious. I sold my wind deflector that came with my RK but am considering buying a mid-low windshield for long trips. I went 300 miles yesterday and though I wear a full face I was thinking a windshield would've been nice. I've never had a bad experience with a windshield but can imagine some real windy conditions where it would probably act like a sail. Is this the reason some people hate windshields?
No, it's because they don't LOOK kewl to some people.
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After 46 years on bikes, I can truthfully say that nothing is more fun than zipping around on a small scooter. But, my motorcycle has to be ready to go anywhere, anytime, at highway speeds. Some friends just returned from a coast to coast run. They left in a subtropical storm and rode with it for a couple of days. They also hit sleet, snow, hail, desert heat, and mountain cold.
I don't want a scooter windshield. I don't want my bike to be without one.
I don't want a scooter windshield. I don't want my bike to be without one.
Cruiser
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From: South Jersey
I think that's going to be my next purchase. The detachable stuff is a great invention. Best of both worlds. I wouldn't mind seeing what it feels like at 80-85 and not having the wind kick my azz. And getting hit in the face at highway speeds gets old!
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Cruiser
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I dislike how they look thats true. but for me once you start adding windshields sissy bars highway bars, floorboards, lugguage, air ride, stereos. You're not riding a motorcycle....its a two wheeled convertable. Thats MY PERSONNAL view. I don't give people that have that stuff crap but you'll never see me with it all and I tour just as far as the rest of you on my Sporty with a stock seat and no windshield. There's nothing like hitting a wall of gnats at 75 and not being able to see out of your Ray Bans 
Tourer
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From: Born and raised in the NC Mtn's
I got one on mine and they still suck....and I'm no young'n
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My windshield reduces 'buffeting' by about 75%...reduces bugs by about 95%...what planet do you ride on?...:>)