Windshields.....I'm sold!

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Oct 11, 2009 | 09:25 PM

#11

dennyo

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From: Jamestown, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Itch

Comfort man..thats what it is all about for me.

......... YEP ... I fought it tooo but , U , won't take it Off

Oct 11, 2009 | 09:45 PM

#12

max56

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From: The real N.CA (not S.F. Bay Area)

I had a detachable one put on my bike when I bought it. I've tried three different lengths, recurves and wind wings. I get buffeting so bad it makes my vision blurry. I prefer the ride without it. It has nothing to do with looks.

Oct 11, 2009 | 10:03 PM

#13

firemankrug

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From: Salt Lake City, Utah

+1, I have mine on the bike 90% of the time.

Oct 11, 2009 | 10:03 PM

#14

freekdawg1200

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From: Just north of Philly!

I don't wanna,I don't wanna....BUT.... I've been thinking of getting a quick detach for this winter.

I never had a real windshield on any bike.

Maybe I'm getting older and/or wiser....

Oct 11, 2009 | 10:06 PM

#15

harleyphoenix

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Sissy

Oct 12, 2009 | 07:31 AM

#16

'05Train

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From: 'Noke, VA

I fought it for years. After a 12-hour highway trip, I figured I'd give a windshield a try. I got a Windvest, and I've gotta say, I'm a fool for not getting it sooner. I can ride in the rain without having it feel like needles hitting me in the face. I can ride in the cold weather much more comfortably. I don't avoid the highway anymore.

I still take the shield off if I'm not planning any highway riding, but for my daily commute, as well as any road trip, it's paid for itself.

Oct 12, 2009 | 07:41 AM

#17

cdestuck

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From: Altoona, Pa.

If ya like the windshield, you ought to try one thats attached to a fairing, bigger difference yet. Realize these only happen on bagger for the most part but thats even more of a diff.

Oct 12, 2009 | 07:43 AM

#18

BassCatcher

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From: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

Rode for a few months with the watery eyes thing, that was enough and put one on myself. Mine comes up just to my mouth so I can see over it. I like it a lot.

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Oct 12, 2009 | 07:46 AM

#19

dFREDb

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From: Ponchatoula Louisiana

They ain't the prettiest things, but oh what a difference when you ride every day! I got over the looking "cool" part a long time ago.
People tell me my saddle bags are gay too, but strangely, they don't own a bike or ride.

Last edited by dFREDb; Oct 12, 2009 at 07:48 AM. Reason: content