Fatboy windshield
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From: Orlando
Fatboy windshield
I am wrestling with the idea of putting a windshield on my Fatboy but am aftaid windshields, like saddlebags, ruin the look.
I now it's all a matter of preference, but I am thinking the small, quick detach are the best for long ride comfort and quick release for around town riding. Any thoughts fellow Fatboy owners?
I now it's all a matter of preference, but I am thinking the small, quick detach are the best for long ride comfort and quick release for around town riding. Any thoughts fellow Fatboy owners?
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From: Galveston, Tx
RE: Fatboy windshield
I dont like windshields on Fat Boys either. But I went with a 16" Wind Vest. I does the job and looks less noticable than the full size version.
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From: Columbus, OH
RE: Fatboy windshield
ORIGINAL: floydpink
I am wrestling with the idea of putting a windshield on my Fatboy but am aftaid windshields, like saddlebags, ruin the look.
I now it's all a matter of preference, but I am thinking the small, quick detach are the best for long ride comfort and quick release for around town riding. Any thoughts fellow Fatboy owners?
I am wrestling with the idea of putting a windshield on my Fatboy but am aftaid windshields, like saddlebags, ruin the look.
I now it's all a matter of preference, but I am thinking the small, quick detach are the best for long ride comfort and quick release for around town riding. Any thoughts fellow Fatboy owners?
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From: Southern California
RE: Fatboy windshield
ORIGINAL: BuckeyeHD
I don't have a problem with how mine looks, and it is easy to remove. It is a little higer than I would have wanted but it sure makes longer/faster rides a lot more comfortable.
ORIGINAL: floydpink
I am wrestling with the idea of putting a windshield on my Fatboy but am aftaid windshields, like saddlebags, ruin the look.
I now it's all a matter of preference, but I am thinking the small, quick detach are the best for long ride comfort and quick release for around town riding. Any thoughts fellow Fatboy owners?
I am wrestling with the idea of putting a windshield on my Fatboy but am aftaid windshields, like saddlebags, ruin the look.
I now it's all a matter of preference, but I am thinking the small, quick detach are the best for long ride comfort and quick release for around town riding. Any thoughts fellow Fatboy owners?
I think the windsheild on your Fat Boy looks "PHAT"! I like it...
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From: Easton, PA
RE: Fatboy windshield
I went with the standard height quick detachable. I use it when I'm going to be doing a lot of highway riding or if it's cold. I agree the bike looks better withoutthe windshield but I also don't think it hurts the appearance too much.
You can find some more information in this thread:
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You can find some more information in this thread:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_1133214/tm.htm
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From: Orlando
RE: Fatboy windshield
Texas,
Yours is about the coolest I have seen. It is way small, and makes me wonder if it deflects much wind?
I live in Florida, so it's mainly to deflect lovebugs from my face at night and a little wind on long rides.
Is your from Moco?
Yours is about the coolest I have seen. It is way small, and makes me wonder if it deflects much wind?
I live in Florida, so it's mainly to deflect lovebugs from my face at night and a little wind on long rides.
Is your from Moco?
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From: Galveston, Tx
RE: Fatboy windshield
Texas,
Yours is about the coolest I have seen. It is way small, and makes me wonder if it deflects much wind?
I live in Florida, so it's mainly to deflect lovebugs from my face at night and a little wind on long rides.
Is your from Moco?
Yours is about the coolest I have seen. It is way small, and makes me wonder if it deflects much wind?
I live in Florida, so it's mainly to deflect lovebugs from my face at night and a little wind on long rides.
Is your from Moco?
It’s designed to keep the wind off your chest, and yes…it does a great job of deflecting bugs too.
Trust me; we have our fair share of love bugs in Tx.
It also does a great job eliminating fatigue on long rides…but doesn’t deflect as well as a full size windshield.
It’s a happy medium between no shield…and a full size. The bad part is this price…it’s outrageous. Google windvest and you’ll see what I mean. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a quality product, but you’re going to pay.
I’m pretty tall, so I bought the 16” version. It’s pretty easy to remove after you have the mounting hardware installed…only two screws.
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From: weatherford texas
RE: Fatboy windshield
i have the standard height one from harley, i love it, it has saved me more than once from pee gravel, not to mention the bugs, so igive up a little in the looks dept... good luck in your choice.... kerry