I went ahead and got a windshield and the crossbone saddle bags.
You know when i look at my bike i don't even notice the windshield now unless it is real dirty. I want to enjoy my ride. Its great to duck behind in a rainstorm also. After i bought the windshield at the dealer i 've now noticed hd has come out with a black windshield. I'm waiting for hd to put out the nostalgic engine guards in black. Thanks for all the feedback.

 

I guess I'll have to eat my words, because I bought a windshield for myself for Christmas. I haven't tried it yet, but it's a quick detach. The reason was, I took a long trip about 2 weeks after stating what I did and it was cold and it rained like crazy. It sucked big time. So I weenie out a bought one. Damn I hate eating my words.

 

In my line of work we always like to say, "There's a fine line between being hard and being stupid." No since in suffering to look cool. The windshield is worth having for longer rides. You can always pull it off when you're just knocking around town. No shame in eating your words my friend.

 

Thanks, I needed that.
Coyote

 

Dont waste your $ on a HD shields. There are plenty of aftermarket companies that produce the same or better with more choices and IMO better quick release mounts than the MOCO at much less $

I like the Memphis Shades products but have also used Rifle and National Cycle.

 

It seems like the ongoing dilema we all face sometimes.To do or not to do. One solution is a wind vest. They don't make-em for the Bones, but with a little red-neck modification one that fits the fatboy can be made to fit.

 

I can relate to this. I got hit in the neck by a wasp at 70+mph! I imagine that is what getting shot with a tranquilizer might feel like!

Like a lot of people, I started out torn between looks and comfort. I am the sort that eventually chooses function over style. I ride my Bones way too much and it is the only bike I own so I needed it to be equipped for ANY situation. I eBay'd mine brand new for just over $200. Then I took it apart and had the hardware powder coated gloss black ($40). I got the new version of the mounting hardware that comes in black. Overall it doesn't look too bad and since it is detachable, I can pop it off for cruising around town. I thought about trying some other by other manufacturers but the fitment information for the Bones was very vague and I hated to buy something that wouldn't work in the end.

The downside is that it is a bit short for me and it can rattle my head at times. I wish I would have gotten a taller one cus I think those four extra inches would do the trick. I ride the 1925 sprung solo saddle so I do sit around an inch under stock but it is not quite enough.

 

Maybe it's just me but I think the windshield looks fine on the Bones, I never take mine off.

 

...It is really starting to grow on me. My Bones looks a bit like a bagger. I added a passing lamp bar with horn from a Heritage Springer (pc'd in gloss black) and then the shield which makes it look "heavy" in the front but then it tapers down towards the back to a solo saddle, bare fender and saddle bags.

 

Don't know if you want Harley parts or not I added this screen on my bones its made in Germany its been on the bike for 18 months now and its been great on long runs big enough to keep the wind off your chest and helmet at 80mph there may be dealers in the USA

http://www.mrashop.de/mrashop/mra/eb...form=(181,20,0)