Heritage Softail Classic Windshield Question
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RE: Heritage Softail Classic Windshield Question
I prefer to look just over the top of the shield. It is a real plus if you ride in the rain. Looking at rain through the windshield really caused distortion.
You don't have to buy a new shield if it is too high. they are easy to custom cut to your exact preference.
Regards,
Bill
You don't have to buy a new shield if it is too high. they are easy to custom cut to your exact preference.
Regards,
Bill
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RE: Heritage Softail Classic Windshield Question
ORIGINAL: Mike05
Hum .. I see the fatboy as basically a Heritage Classic with the trimmings removed ..
.. the eye of the beholder ..
Hum .. I see the fatboy as basically a Heritage Classic with the trimmings removed ..
.. the eye of the beholder ..
I installed a 17" Memphis Shades replacement shield (uses the original brackets and hardware) on mine. It's right at nose level. I like being able to see over it a lot better than looking through it.
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RE: Heritage Softail Classic Windshield Question
ORIGINAL: Mike05
Hum .. I see the fatboy as basically a Heritage Classic with the trimmings removed ..
.. the eye of the beholder ..
Hum .. I see the fatboy as basically a Heritage Classic with the trimmings removed ..
.. the eye of the beholder ..
I still miss my old leaky junker 1st bike..
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RE: Heritage Softail Classic Windshield Question
Had a Fat Boy, according to other posts in this thread, I just got a dressed up Fat Boy (Heritage Classic) 2 weeks ago... No windshield on the 'ole Fat Boy, big windshield on the Heritage. Didn't know what I was missin'. Windshield is awesome and doubt (even though it's removeable) I'll ever take it off except for cleaning. Love the protection from the road grit - bugs - & wind, and unlike most I prefer the look of a bike (especially a H-D) with a shield.
Just like another poster, I'm 5'11 and top of the windshield is right at eye level to me when I'm sitting comfortable. Find myself craning my neck to look over it because looking through it distorts my vision and I just don't like it. Not bad on the open road but not good at all in traffic & when approaching intersections. Will probably have 1-2" cut off mine to make it more comfortable to look over.
Good Luck!
Dave
Just like another poster, I'm 5'11 and top of the windshield is right at eye level to me when I'm sitting comfortable. Find myself craning my neck to look over it because looking through it distorts my vision and I just don't like it. Not bad on the open road but not good at all in traffic & when approaching intersections. Will probably have 1-2" cut off mine to make it more comfortable to look over.
Good Luck!
Dave
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RE: Heritage Softail Classic Windshield Question
ORIGINAL: Mike05
Hum .. I see the fatboy as basically a Heritage Classic with the trimmings removed ..
.. the eye of the beholder ..
Hum .. I see the fatboy as basically a Heritage Classic with the trimmings removed ..
.. the eye of the beholder ..
When I was looking for a bike the dealer said that the
Fatboy, Heritage Classic, and the Deluxe were all basically the same
bikes with different bells and whitles.
They actually recommended the Heritage because it came
fully loaded and was a bit cheaper....I bought the deluxe and added on..
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From: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
I cut an inch and a half off my windshield the day after I brought her home. It hit me square on in my line of sight. No way was I going to put up with that. The finished cut came out much nicer than the stock finish.
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From: Beaumont, Ca
I have a 2006 Heritage Classic. I am all of 5 feet 6 inches, and can hide behind the windshield, but can look over it if I straighten my back. I remember the days when I rode other bikes without windshields, and let me tell you, you get beat up by the wind and other crittery projectiles on extended rides. They also cut down on the noise. I use the aircraft window cleaner (can't recall name) to keep it as clean as possible. Liquids like window cleaners are bad for the windshield. My recommendation is, go with the windshield. You can always take if off if you don't like it, but I bet you will keep it. It goes with the "classic" look of the
Heritage Classic.
Heritage Classic.
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From: east texas
"old school"
the windshield should be even with the tip of you nose when normally seated.
you can see over it , but it will create a wind lift over your head ..
(ever get splattered with roadmud/hard rain and cannot see over your shield ??)
they are easy to cut down if a little too tall..
use bluetape ,both sides, cut it with jigsaw..(fine tooth)
take a rag with a little acetone on it and smooth the cut ......
the windshield should be even with the tip of you nose when normally seated.
you can see over it , but it will create a wind lift over your head ..
(ever get splattered with roadmud/hard rain and cannot see over your shield ??)
they are easy to cut down if a little too tall..
use bluetape ,both sides, cut it with jigsaw..(fine tooth)
take a rag with a little acetone on it and smooth the cut ......
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
The first bike I put a WindJammer on was back in the 80's,, CB 750..
Haven't had a bike since then that didn't have a Shield on it.
I like to look over the top. I've cut mine so when I sit in my normal ride position It about even with my Nose- Lips..
If I sit upright, I am at least at chin level.
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Haven't had a bike since then that didn't have a Shield on it.
I like to look over the top. I've cut mine so when I sit in my normal ride position It about even with my Nose- Lips..
If I sit upright, I am at least at chin level.
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