how many use windshields
Tourer
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RE: how many use windshields
I use one every day on my way to work. 80+ mph are punishing without a shield.
I agree they are not aerodynamic, my mileage went from 45 mpg to around39.7 mpg!!! afterI installed it, but the comfort is worth it.
I agree they are not aerodynamic, my mileage went from 45 mpg to around39.7 mpg!!! afterI installed it, but the comfort is worth it.
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RE: how many use windshields
i don't have one, and probanly would not use it much. but i have been on a couple of below 30 degree ride for extended amounts of time and wish i had one for that. and for long highway rides it would be nice to get out of the wind.
Road Captain
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From: SE New Hampshire
RE: how many use windshields
If it's in the 50's or colder, my windshield goes on. The only frustrating thing about my w/s is the wind tends to push my jacket virticle above my waist, and I get annoying wind blast right at my nostrils????? Definately warmer when it's gets colder out. This fall, I plan on riding with a full face helmet anyway.
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From: GA
RE: how many use windshields
I like the windshields, especially now that I live in a helmet state. I rode my Springer without it the other day and the wind wanted to pull that helmet and my head right off.
Cruiser
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From: Levittown, PA
RE: how many use windshields
Comfort is not a factor, appearance is 98% of what we do to the bikes! Even the seat - if it doesn't look good, why buy it? Sure it may be 300 times more comfotable than stock but if it's ugly it doesn't go on the bike!
Never had a windshield, never plan on it. If your worried about bugs, close your mouth while riding! Sure they bounce off your face occasionally but that was one of the first lessons I learned when riding: keep your mouth closed! If you have to yawn, cover your mouth with your clutch hand. I can talk to a fellow rider at a light and at low speeds but otherwise, whyhave your mouth open?
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Never had a windshield, never plan on it. If your worried about bugs, close your mouth while riding! Sure they bounce off your face occasionally but that was one of the first lessons I learned when riding: keep your mouth closed! If you have to yawn, cover your mouth with your clutch hand. I can talk to a fellow rider at a light and at low speeds but otherwise, whyhave your mouth open?
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From: The Peach State
RE: how many use windshields
I do. Have the quick detachable on my deluxe, but since putting it on, haven't taken it off. Have ridden without one and while it's nice on a country road, for a ride of any length the reduction in wind buffeting and subsequent fatigue is just huge.
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From: Fort Pierce, Florida
RE: how many use windshields
I got the RK thinking I would take off the windshield for long rides only, but find myself using the windshield more than not.. JMO
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Stage III
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RE: how many use windshields
Had a bug/small bird? bust my lip open at about 65mph just the other day. I'm in the market for a windshield. Just not sure which one to get. I don't want a giant one like on a Heritage, but something a little sporty to complement my FXSTS, and to keep me from getting beaned!
