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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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This little quick release item makes the difference in keeping me on the road or not.
I know all about “NO windshields on a NT”
Whatever works.

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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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I have mine off more than I have it on. But as you stated, "it keeps you on the road more". I put mine on if there is a chance of rain, or if I will be traveling along ways at night. Sure helps keep the bugs off me...lol
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Yeah....I've got a Sundowner seat and saddlebags for my NT, and I'll be ordering a Windvest for it shortly. If I had 20 grand burning a hole in my pocket, I'd buy a Road King. As it is, I'll ride the **** out of my 'Train in all weather.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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twofish, man that windshield is way TOO BIG. This is what you really need.

 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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I like the bike Dustmaker!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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I just bought a new 2009 softail delux two weeks ago and have been out as much as weather permitting. I just got the windshield installed yesterday. Coming from sport bike background with full face helmet...to riding my new Harley with just a "bucket"...I am looking forward to riding with my new windshield. Yeah...I know...but I'm a girl...and damn those bugs can hurt like hell!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Cyndirella
I just bought a new 2009 softail delux two weeks ago and have been out as much as weather permitting. I just got the windshield installed yesterday. Coming from sport bike background with full face helmet...to riding my new Harley with just a "bucket"...I am looking forward to riding with my new windshield. Yeah...I know...but I'm a girl...and damn those bugs can hurt like hell!
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new scoot. Yes they do, there are times I wish I had a shield, rain and bugs make the fun not so fun...
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by wheely
I like the bike Dustmaker!
Thanks!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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Default Windshield or not.

Anyone who has been hit going 70,
(not including how fast the bug was flying)
knows the price for style can be very painful.

Comfort rules over style when it comes
to getting my moneys worth for sure.
 
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