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Old May 20, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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I would like to ask if anyone has a picture of an iron 883 not super low with a windshield on. My father said dont do it it doesn't belong on that style bike but i did anyway because i think it will make the ride more comfortable any pics or thoughts on this will be great
 
Old May 20, 2012 | 07:25 AM
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Oh windshield comes on wed
 
Old May 20, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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should have listened to your pop.
 
Old May 20, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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an iron883 bought my HD windshield that came with my XLC1200, cause I never used it. when dude put it on we both thought it looked good. Dont let people tell you what is cool and what aint, instead you should tell them. Irons have a certain image, but that dont mean you need keep it in the lines of what someone else thinks that image is. just keep the rubber side down.
BTW the sportster section is a great place to start lurking for info and pics so you can get ideas.
 
Old May 20, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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Parents are "always" wrong - take a look @ Memphis Shades - thay have great shields for Sportys.

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Old May 20, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Shouldnt had mentioned 'new' anything...you're phucked!
 
Old May 20, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by vtchefmike29
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Uh oh --So you are in for a double kick in the ***- Good luck with or without a windshield, ride safe, don't worry when they rip you a new one for your choices.
 
Old May 20, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, only you. How many harley's do you see that are the same? I know of one person that has a stock harley. You want a bike that looks like all others, get a metric. Other than that, do what you want to make you happy and your ride enjoyable. Just don't move your horn to your down tubes. That looks stupid. Isn't that right shu?
 
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Seems to me that a windshield is a comfort item. When its 30 degrees out, who cares what it looks like. I bought a shield for my Fatty and I hate the way it looks. It sure is nice on those cold mornings though. I does come off you know.
 



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