windshields
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From: Southern California High Desert, here and there....
RE: windshields
ORIGINAL: MTGunNut
Do they help alot in the cold? I know the batwings do, but what about the removable windshields?
Do they help alot in the cold? I know the batwings do, but what about the removable windshields?
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From: Tucson, Az
RE: windshields
Yes, they help alot in the cold and in the wind. They aren't as efficient as a full fairing would be but they are alot better than nothing. It's one of those things that once you have one, you're likely to never go without it again. (Because they're great)
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From: Windham,Maine
RE: windshields
I ride all the time in cold weather her in the NorthEast,and my windshield is great.Of course you have to protect yourself,I use leather hat and gloves,and have no problems.I work outside in all kinds of weather so maybe my resistance to the cold is a little different.We just have to do what it takes to be comfortable.I can smell the fresh air now just talking about it,Thanks for the reminder.Spring, is just around the corner.
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From: Billings,Mt.
RE: windshields
Windsheilds will help prevent the direct flow of cold from hitting you above the waist but cold air is still going to contact you by flowing up from the bottom,sides and top.DRESS WARM!
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From: Dallas, TX
RE: windshields
A regular w/s will keep the main part of the body out of the worst. Get some good gloves and a nose/mouth cover and you can ride fine.
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From: Southeastern Michigan
RE: windshields
I just recently got rid of a dyna I had the largest dettachable windsheild Harley makes on it, I now have a street glide. The windshield works ok in cold weather (face and body) But the hands were still exposed, so it comes down to the quality of the gloves. The bat wing faring does protect the hands, and is very warm compared. I take a blood pressure medicine, so my hands have become more sesistive to the cold, I prefer the bat wing for warmth.
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RE: windshields
ORIGINAL: whaap
Yes, they help alot in the cold and in the wind. They aren't as efficient as a full fairing would be but they are alot better than nothing. It's one of those things that once you have one, you're likely to never go without it again. (Because they're great)
Yes, they help alot in the cold and in the wind. They aren't as efficient as a full fairing would be but they are alot better than nothing. It's one of those things that once you have one, you're likely to never go without it again. (Because they're great)
