what to expect from quick release windshield install

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Apr 1, 2010 | 03:39 PM

#21

JT-

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From: Chandler, Arizona

I have the quick release windscreen on my Nightster. I can see over it by about 4 inches. Wearing my full face helmet the buffeting is so bad it's almost unusable. Although, when I wear my half helmet the buffeting is noticeable, but much less than the full face.

Apr 1, 2010 | 04:34 PM

#22

JohnnyBravo

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well i went ahead and bought a windshield today....It's a quick release....craigs list $250....like new condition.....I love it!!! my radio sounds super clear on lower volume....no more shiot hitting my face.....no more having to grip tight to my bars because of windgusts....sweeet!!!!

Apr 1, 2010 | 04:41 PM

#23

SeeMeDo

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From: WireGrass, AL

I like mine I can look over the top or slump and look through I don't mind ridding without one but with all the bugs and rocks and such I guess I'm sissyfied now. Memphis Shades on my bike now.

Apr 1, 2010 | 04:41 PM

#24

NitroShark

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From: Myrtle Beach, SC

I couldn't stand the buffeting or the looks of the shield on my bike, so I took it off. I don't think I could ever go back to running a shield. It just takes too much away from the riding experience to me. I've road in plenty of rain and dust storms without the shield and I still wouldn't consider putting it back on.

Apr 1, 2010 | 07:26 PM

#25

wlbowers

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyZ71

No dude, you're doing it wrong. He said spray pledge! Pepsi will just make the bike and her sticky.

I know what he sprayed. When I read his post I had a mouth full of Pepsi. As I looked at his avatar.

Last edited by wlbowers; Apr 1, 2010 at 07:28 PM.

Apr 1, 2010 | 08:55 PM

#26

krusty1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dog155

You will learn to really enjoy a shield,especially in the rain and on long trips on the highway.Passing rigs on the highway might make you nervous at first,you will get used to it.

Nervous? It's all I can do to not accelerate into the sumbitches head-on! I may not have mass, but I have attitude. Try it, they'll probably move.

Apr 1, 2010 | 10:59 PM

#27

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

Naw,,,,, none of that chit..... just, the wind will come up from Ur legs. Only time it brothers me is with a helmet on.....overall I love them...

Apr 2, 2010 | 06:09 AM

#28

Swamp Fox

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From: Goose Creek, South Carolina

My last 2 bikes had windshields (03 Sportster w/detachable and an 06 EG) but I don’t have one for my bike now. I will probably buy one though, because they make long-distance riding so much more comfortable. I live in a no helmet state, so after a few rocks and bugs to the face, I may change my mind and keep it on for local rides!