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Dec 22, 2010 | 11:04 PM

#41

MidnitEvil

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From: Joliet, Illinois

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveMK

How does rain feel with no windshield?

Painful.

Dec 22, 2010 | 11:13 PM

#42

PopsHD

Road Warrior

Joined: Oct 2010

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From: Republic of Texas

Definitely a personal preference. My WG had an non-detachable Memphis Shades on it. I have never ridden without it so I can't say what that's like. However, I think the Memphis Shades looks better than any HD shield I have seen.

Dec 23, 2010 | 02:15 AM

#43

pargenz

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From: Fennario

That's what's nice about the King.
Me, I usually leave it on - I have a LRS 17" tinted shield. I like keeping the wind off my chest, especially on longer rides.

Dec 23, 2010 | 03:36 AM

#44

05Hog

Road Captain

Joined: Jun 2008

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From: Lady's Island SC

I ride without a windshield cause I love the feel of the wind and that open feeling. That being said if it is cold ( below 35 ) or raining I will take a bike with a windshield for my 30 mile commute to work at 10 at night.

Dec 23, 2010 | 06:31 AM

#45

BigGdawg

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From: Georgia

I certainly care what you think about windshields, BigAl47.

Dec 23, 2010 | 06:54 AM

#46

Ole Coyote

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Joined: May 2008

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From: Upstate NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnitEvil

Painful.

Better yet, try riding thru a friggin' sleet/hail storm with out one. Talk about painful, my face looked like raw hamburger.
Coyote

Dec 23, 2010 | 06:59 AM

#47

handyhoward

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Joined: Aug 2007

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From: Emerald Coast, FL

I put a windshield on my Fatty for the first time for a cross country trip when I was 60 years old... I wonder now why I was so stubborn before. Much more overall safety and comfort... plus I get to choose my own meals now! LOL

Dec 23, 2010 | 06:59 AM

#48

Iceman24

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Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 25,310

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From: Eastern NE

The trick is...gotta add tunes and then it distracts you from the other annoyances. Well, having all the gages, lowers, extra storage and deflectors helps too. Oh heck, just trade for a big boy bagger & you'll be good to go...

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Dec 23, 2010 | 07:02 AM

#49

BikerV

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Joined: Jan 2010

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From: South Jersey

When I was looking to buy a touring bike years ago I went with the RoadKing over a bike with a batwing because I needed to have that quick detach windshield. I think I rode without it maybe twice in the 8 years or so I owned the RK.