Howabout a small Tombstone or Windvest shield? Hardly noticable but still takes care of the big wind, bugs, and birds.

I have the Tombstone from Drag on my NT and it works great. The Windvest is nicer but pricier.

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I have a standard height quick release and like it. I put it on for freeway trips and leave it off the rest of the time...like many others I prefer the look without but....

 

i have a rocker and no windshield I always ride with a helmet and its a half helmet. Last month I went out and bought a full face helmet. (I didnt think i would like it at all) But it is great. So i agree get a helmet with face shield or full face helmet and that will do the trick. Im getting old and getting hit in the head with stuff was starting to get old.

 

I have the HD tall windshield, and it suits me fine. I have a long torso and sit "tall in the saddle" so to speak. Certainly YMMV and you should get one that fits.

I've never understood the criticisms of "too tall too short" in motorcycle reviews about the fit of a windshield. This is obviously a very individual matter, as we are all built differently.

 

Full face helmet is an inexpensive, and effective remedy. Plus it won't ruin the cool looks of your bike.

 

+1 on 6165's comments . I think the classic/retro look can include a windshield on the Bones. Now if you are going retro custom w/ a chopped fender and taller apes, then the windshield doesnt quite fit. I chose the short one primarily because of asthetics - tinted and lower profile. It does the trick just fine. My head is above the top edge which is great for visibility. I used to pop it on and off depending on the length of trip, but I find lately I've left it on. It does a great job of deflecting the wind away from your body but I do still catch the occasional bug in the face.

 

i think that the tall hd detachable one is great i have done a better part of 800 mile trip with it and for the long trips wouldn't think twice about throwing it on.


Russ

 

I have to agree. I'm 6'4" and even with a Mustang seat that sits lower then the stock one, I got a lot of buffeting on my head with the compact detachable...I'm buying the taller one to see if it works for me, as it is 4" taller.

I personally don't like the look of a windshield on my bike, but for long trips it should be a big help in keeping me from getting to worn out.

 

I had been running the std detachable one for awhile, and while I hate the way it looks - IMO it makes the springer front end almost invisible - it makes the ride a lot nicer with the stock seat... Even with the buffeting. If you don't mind the "hang on for dear life" type ride from the stock seat, you would probably be better off getting a full face visor or helmet. Myself, I just installed a C&C seat and fwd controls and haven't had the windshield on it since... Totally different ride, fell in love with the bike all over again.

 

I am changing my mind about a windshield. I was riding home from work today and ran into a swarm of wasps. Holy crap! One hit me in the dang face. It stung me (I have no idea how at 60mph) no less and now my face is swollen and hurts like crazy.

A windshield would have prevented that. Of course, so would driving a car.