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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 06:34 AM
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Good morning all,

Looking for some information to source some parts.

I currently have an original windshield on my 1970, original and well used clear upper and what I believe is a National Cycle blue lower, no adjustable window. I started the current quest looking for the adjustable notched window to work with my application, but that drifted into color issues. The go to supplier for these windshields seems to be National Cycle, but there blue lower is a pale sky blue. I believe this to be close to OEM, but not what I am looking for, current light blue lower.


Drag Specialties sells the one that is more of a royal blue, to match my police blue passing lamps:




But I can not find a source to buy just the lower and the adjustable window? In the darker blue, not the stock light blue that National offers.

Anybody have a supplier? Drag Specialties does not seem to sell parts, just the entire unit or the clear top, nothing on the colored lowers.

As always, thank in advance.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 07:05 AM
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Put a white batwing on it, problem solved
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 07:47 AM
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Put a white batwing on it, problem solved
Well that was not helpful at all!??!?!?!?!?!?!??!

I am not a bat wing fan.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Architect
Well that was not helpful at all!??!?!?!?!?!?!??!

I am not a bat wing fan.
Im not a fan of either to be honest. I have windshields for my bikes sitting in the basement (none of them blue) and they will never see use.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by hellonewman
Im not a fan of either to be honest. I have windshields for my bikes sitting in the basement (none of them blue) and they will never see use.
I think I have 3 windshields up in my attic. Not a big fan of the look. Detracts from the locomotive look of the front end. I do have one on a ‘72 FLH for cold weather. Makes a big difference.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 08:34 AM
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Ah yes the bugs in the teeth is the badge you wear with Honor — i actually get it and - i am so happy for you both
 
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I use the windshield in the winter, extends my riding season for sure.

Anne have a source or supplier?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 09:34 AM
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Could have one and i did have a source will reach out - we like things correct not occasionally
 
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Originally Posted by johnjzjz
Could have one and i did have a source will reach out - we like things correct not occasionally
Thank you
 
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Sorry for the Hijack but while on the subject of windshields, is there any way to rejuvenate or improve the hazy appearance of an old windshield?
 
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