Fatboy Detachable Windshield.....Good,Bad,& Ugly
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RE: Fatboy Detachable Windshield.....Good,Bad,& Ugly
I got the kingsize clear version on mine because I wanted the most coverage. I have recently been considering getting the smoked lower profile replacement windshield and putting it on my hardware. I believe the low profile smoked version is about 4 inches shorter than the kingsize (standard) version. I try to use mine only for long trips. You'll be amazed how much nicer it is on the freeway with a windshield. You won't feel beat up when you get to your destination.
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RE: Fatboy Detachable Windshield.....Good,Bad,& Ugly
They are great for the freeway
Why do they call it a freeway I also use it for the winter weather to keep me semi-warmer.You'll be amazed how much nicer it is on the freeway with a windshield. You won't feel beat up when you get to your destination.
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RE: Fatboy Detachable Windshield.....Good,Bad,& Ugly
Woody,
I have two windshields for my Heritage Classic (pics in my gallery). I love the way my short one looks and it does great on short runs, but it obviously does not provide the protection my king size one does. I’m glad I have both. Which you decide on should depend on your primary reason for wanting one (long road trips = king size, cruising in town = short, bobbed size). Good luck and let us know what you decide. Oh, almost forgot, smoked or clear? Smoked if it’s a short one, clear if it’s tall (JMHO).
John
I have two windshields for my Heritage Classic (pics in my gallery). I love the way my short one looks and it does great on short runs, but it obviously does not provide the protection my king size one does. I’m glad I have both. Which you decide on should depend on your primary reason for wanting one (long road trips = king size, cruising in town = short, bobbed size). Good luck and let us know what you decide. Oh, almost forgot, smoked or clear? Smoked if it’s a short one, clear if it’s tall (JMHO).
John
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RE: Fatboy Detachable Windshield.....Good,Bad,& Ugly
I'd say the right size windshield depends upon how tall you are. I got the King Size Nostalgic windshield. Being 5'11", I can just see over the top. I like it because it reminds me to keep a good posture while riding. I suppose you can get the windshield cut to a custom height if it is too high. Go to the dealer and try them out. You should be able to figure out which size to buy real quick.
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RE: Fatboy Detachable Windshield.....Good,Bad,& Ugly
In my opinion, ugly...necessary, but ugly. I have a king size 100th anniversary edition that I won off eBay for $70 and I use it for long runs, but any riding under 70mph off it comes....
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RE: Fatboy Detachable Windshield.....Good,Bad,& Ugly
I bought the 14" windvest last summer. I agree that a windshield is a necessary evil at times but this windshield allows me to keep some coolness to my bike. Mine is a little short when I have my stock seat on but with my stripper seat it works perfectly. Being 6"1" I should have got the 16" like they recomended but I was looking at the cool factor. The windshield works great for keeping the wind off me on shorter rides but for longer trips I'm thinking a larger windshield would be better.
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RE: Fatboy Detachable Windshield.....Good,Bad,& Ugly
I don't know what height my windshield is becuase I bought it used with the bike, and haven't used it yet. I have a bartrell bag that attacheds to the handlebars, and I use that instead. Idoes a great job, and it doesnt look like grandpas bike. I am actually scared to put the windhied on becuase I know that I wont want to take it off. I not putting it on for laughlin. I learned how valuable a windsheild could be when I worked as a motorcycle messenger for 10 years. 8 hours a day on the road can be a little exhausting in a large urban city.
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I have the regular size (larger size) detachable for my bike. I seem to go through spurts where I will use it most of the time and then go for days without. Usually it is after a trip that is a little bit longer then I had expected (bugs in teeth and all) when I will put it back on. I like the size and can just see over the top of it. Although I haven't ridden with a smaller windshield, I don't think that I would like it better than what I have. Echo the fact that it looks ugly though. After I get sick of the look then I take it off for some more abuse again. Color is just a matter of personal taste. For the taller windshield I would probably stick with clear though.