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Old May 23, 2009 | 03:16 AM
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Does it look right is it realy the done thing.
i like the naked looks of my raw FB comfy at 80 as long as there is not a head wind if there is Im hanging on and distance is a thing but looks are too.
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 05:46 AM
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Me, I have been running with out for the moment because of the way the wind hits me in the top of the head.

Pic is in my album.
 
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I have a detachable windshield that I use if I'm going a long distance. I usually run without it for the looks and the feel of the air blowing on me.
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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Thats what i was expecting I feel that its worth hanging on in the wind because it is what it is and if I whated a heritage I would have bought one. (I didnt seen Arnie with a screen)

I must admit that realy long distances in windy conditions at speed can be tireing.
But hey man or a mouse.
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by eagle56
Thats what i was expecting I feel that its worth hanging on in the wind because it is what it is and if I whated a heritage I would have bought one. (I didnt seen Arnie with a screen)

I must admit that realy long distances in windy conditions at speed can be tireing.
But hey man or a mouse.
"...man or mouse"

lol Tell you what... that mouse with the windshield ain't gonna be as fatigued as the man after a 300 mile trip up the interstate. The mouse will also most likely travel faster because of increased comfort level. Also if it's colder out on that highway, the mouse may not have to stop for coffee so much or buy electrics for warmth. However, the mouse may not consume the same level of protein as the man because he wont be eating bugs.

I have a detachable windshield on my Fatboy. (Nostalgia which I had 1" cut off the top) I only put it on when taking a trip or in the colder months. (I keep my bike on the road year round here in New England) It's my first motorcycle with a windshield in 34 years of riding. ...Don't know why I was so fuggin stupid for so long.
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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rattled and well said you put your point across very well
 
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Never heard of puttin a screen on a fatty, I thought those were only used in pipes.
 
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Never heard of puttin a screen on a fatty, I thought those were only used in pipes.


It keeps you from falling in.
 
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It keeps you from falling in.

Good point! I know a guy who is dating one of those. Haven't seen him in few weeks. Maybe I should get a rope and go check on him.
 
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