Why do some people hate windshields?
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: SE Wisconsin
Depends on the style of bike and what yer gonna use it fer. I don't like the looks of shields on Sporty's ... even though they may be of benefit to some, but that is my preference.
Besides ... if the economy does not start to perk up ... eating bugs may be the only meal I get to look forward to ... would not want to miss out on those in between meal snacks.
Besides ... if the economy does not start to perk up ... eating bugs may be the only meal I get to look forward to ... would not want to miss out on those in between meal snacks.
Tourer
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I had planned on getting a nighttrain and chrome a few parts.
I then decided that I difenatly wanted a windshield and could not see messing up the looks of the train so I bought an FXSTC which works perfect with the shield.
And I love the bike and the shield
I then decided that I difenatly wanted a windshield and could not see messing up the looks of the train so I bought an FXSTC which works perfect with the shield.
And I love the bike and the shield
Tourer
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From: Huntsville AL
Demo'ed a Sporty this past weekend for the Ol' Lady.
She was ridin "bitch" (of course). We couldn't hear each other talk/yell as we tried to have a conversation goin
down the Highway at 60mph. Left the dealer and headed out on the Glide and were able to hear each other perfectly well
at 80mph even with the Rineharts. I Love the feel of the wind, just don't care for the sound of it much. JMHO
Ride Safe.
She was ridin "bitch" (of course). We couldn't hear each other talk/yell as we tried to have a conversation goin
down the Highway at 60mph. Left the dealer and headed out on the Glide and were able to hear each other perfectly well
at 80mph even with the Rineharts. I Love the feel of the wind, just don't care for the sound of it much. JMHO
Ride Safe.
Road Master
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From: gone 4 good
I couldn't agree more. They just look funny. I did however see a fairing on a dragged out sporty once that did suit the bike.
Windshields aren't so much about looks as they are protection. At 65-70 mph I know that I appreciate mine a whole lot. The truth is enjoy my rides a heck of a lot more with it. I just like the look of it better, minus the windshield, like most people.
Windshields aren't so much about looks as they are protection. At 65-70 mph I know that I appreciate mine a whole lot. The truth is enjoy my rides a heck of a lot more with it. I just like the look of it better, minus the windshield, like most people.
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From: Georgia
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Took mine off one time to test the opinions of those on this forum that the RKC was a cooler town bike without it. Put it right back on. Plenty of breeze and no bugs or pebbles. I dont really notice any buffeting to speak of but I'd sure think you would get a bunch on the road without one.
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