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May 12, 2017 | 11:31 PM

mek59

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From: Newcastle NSW Australia

Windshield

I'm about to do a big trip what is the best windshield to put on my 2014 Fat Boy Lo.

Traveling Brisbane via Toowoomba to Newcastle and back.

May 13, 2017 | 12:09 AM

Otter

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If you have low handlebars, everyone has been raving about the HD Windsplitter, but I dont think it’ll work with apes.

May 13, 2017 | 07:36 AM

tmac00333

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Originally Posted by Otter

If you have low handlebars, everyone has been raving about the HD Windsplitter, but I dont think it’ll work with apes.

I have the Windsplitter with 16 inch apes but I had to roll them back. That vent does eliminate SOME of the buffeting coming up from underneath, but definitely not all of it like HD says. It's a good windshield but there are bigger ones out there if you're looking for serious protection.

May 13, 2017 | 07:49 AM

Fatboy16S

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I have the windsplitter on my FB16S and it does reduce wind quite a bit, but not as advertised. I actually like that it still allows the wind in your face feeling while keeping the bugs and helmet bob to a minimum. I can ride for several hours in the stock seat now compared to no windshield, my back would start to bother me after about a half hour. I don't have experience on any of the bigger full shields available. I did ride a few street guides while purchasing my fb and hated the fairings.