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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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I am always searching for the best solution to seeing through the windshield when there is a mist in the air, sprinkling or light rain. Hard rain isn't bad but a light rain at low speeds I can't see. Water beads up. I've tried everything at the dealership and it still just beads up. They say not to use rain x on lexan windshields but I have met several people who say they use it with no problems. My final solution was to buy an 8 inch windshield that I can see over all the time. Just wipe off my glasses now. Just wondering what others do.
 
Old Jul 30, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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I sit upright and wipe my goggles with my gloves!
 
Old Jul 31, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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That's one of the reasons you should look over a windshield and not through it............
 
Old Jul 31, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Yea, I just bought a shorter windshield. Just wondering what others did.
 
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Just picked up a excellent product at a bike meet called ROYAL BLUE. Makes water roll off like a ducks back! Wax and cleaner in one. Works on chrome,aluminum,fiberglass,paint,glass and plastic. Removes tar and boot marks on pipes easily. Sure works better than chrome cleaner or scrubbing bubbles. www.royalbluewax.com. 541-538-0031. Might want to check it out,Thunderhawk
 
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thanks thunderhawk
 
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