I just can't do it
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 80
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From: New Jersey
+1 I feel the same way. I'm just not a fan of the windshield I like the wind in my face...also don't like the look of windshields. I may have a change of mind if I lived in other parts of the country were bugs are a real threat...Oh and I'm 50. Ride safe.
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 789
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From: Minnesota
I'm with you, there. There is no way a windshield is EVER going on my bike. I have nothing against people who put them on. Wonderful for them. They're just not my thing. Not big on face shields, either. Guess I need a good face plant or rock kicked up into my mug to wake me up...
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Milton Mills NH
Had a FXDL with out windshield. Thought all was well until I got this Heritage. Now it is windshield only. Different riding styles that's all. No more eating bugs, no rain or wind bash. I think riding without is more tiring than riding with. That constant wind gets me fatigued.
Again to each his own.
Again to each his own.
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Streetsboro, Oh
No windshild for me. My step dad has a quick detach one for his bike and I can use it on my bikes whenever I want and I never do-I hate the looks of them so much I would rather get hit by the bugs and all that crap.
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,646
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From: Midtown Tulsa
When I got my Road King, it was the first bike I had with a windshield. I was amazed and loved it. Spoiled me. Now, it depends on the temperature and wind....choices man, choices...
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 824
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From: O'fallon IL
I've ridden 1000s of miles with and without windshields. First let me say, if you wear a full face then a windshield is less of an issue. That aside, you still have that wind trying to force you off the bike without a shield. I find on long rides it's much more relaxing to have a shield - not to mention the problem with bugs and rocks trying to ruin you day. Just an old geezer with 30 yr riding experience chiming in.