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Apr 29, 2014 | 12:21 AM

Derica

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Windshield question

Hello people quick question and I hope this is the right forum. I'm brand new to motorcycles and I was just wondering if a windshield is necessary when wearing a ff helmet. Got an 05 sporty that came with a detachable windshield and I got the dealer to give me a helmet which I opted for ff. I dont see the point of the windshield other than to stop debris/bugs from hiting your helmet and I don't like the way it looks but my wife is slightly paranoid and says I have to have the windshield on when I ride

so I divorced her and am wondering if I should just sell the windshield. (joking about the divorce) thanks

Apr 29, 2014 | 12:30 AM

Firewoman

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Welcome to the forum and the wonderful world of motorcycling.

I think a windshield is a personal preference thing. Ride without it for a while but don't sell it yet. You may change your mind.

I don't know what the bug situation is in AZ but here in IL it gets pretty bad. When I see all the guts splattered on my windshield I'm always happy it was there to help me out.

Apr 29, 2014 | 12:38 AM

Derica

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Thanks for the reply, thats pretty much my view on a windshield, bugs aren't to bad here but we have them. I probably will hold onto it for now.

May 2, 2014 | 01:34 PM

d1n0saur

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Mine is detachable also. I like it especially on long rides, I get tired of the wind trying to push me off the back of the bike. Also, like Firewoman, I appreciate the help with the flying nasties.