addicted to the windshield!
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
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I have a detachable I use with my FB. I'm not too crazy about the looks.
On a major highway at speeds of 65+ or at night outside the city, I will put it on. Otherwise it stays in the house.
I don't suscribe to the 'wimpshield' blabber by those who choose not to use one. I ride because I enjoy it and have for over 30 years. To me, anything which makes anything more enjoyable just makes sense. My first bike back in the 70's, I put a shoei on. I say to each his/her own.
Lee
On a major highway at speeds of 65+ or at night outside the city, I will put it on. Otherwise it stays in the house.
I don't suscribe to the 'wimpshield' blabber by those who choose not to use one. I ride because I enjoy it and have for over 30 years. To me, anything which makes anything more enjoyable just makes sense. My first bike back in the 70's, I put a shoei on. I say to each his/her own.
Lee
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 4,624
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
Never used mine accept during a few colder winter days. Now, I dont leave home without it. More comfortable for sure at Highway speeds and less bugs and debris in the face. Guess thats why the call em shields?? 
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,156
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From: So Cal
I like the way a my Fat Boy looks better without any kind of shield but I started out using a Low Profile HD Shield only for the longer rides then bought a Detachable Fairing and a small sport shield . I use the Fairing in the cold or bad weather on the longer rides on freeways ect and the sport shield for the better weather day and longer rides (> 100 miles ). The great thing is it only takes a minute to change them.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,197
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From: USA
I use mine only when the Japanese Beatles start hitting like Japanese Sumos.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 108
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From: Colorado Springs
I am seriously considering buying one. I don't care much for the look, but that's why they make them detachable. It gets pretty windy here in CO. I always feel like I got beat up after a long ride.
XARAN, your bike looks sweet with that fairing. Very cool.
XARAN, your bike looks sweet with that fairing. Very cool.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,257
Likes: 6
From: Leander Texas
a friend of mine did not like the looks but wanted to keep the swarms of bugs off him. he got a short windshield and cut it lower and it was smoked and looked good to. then he was riding a few days later and a lumber truck dropped a 2x4 in the road and it bounced up and hit the windshield and cracked it. he said it would have been him and it gave him something to duck behind.
Club Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 30,914
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From: Springfield, Ohio
I think a windshield/lightbar combo on a Fatboy is a no brainer myself. Sometimes I think I shoulda gotten a heritage or fb to play with.
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: near Buffalo, NY
I never rode with a windshield in my life. I wouldn't ever do that to my bike until I took home a loaner Street Bob with a windshield while my bike was in for service.
I won't ever ride without one now.
Mine is a 14 X 14 Windvest.
I won't ever ride without one now.
Mine is a 14 X 14 Windvest.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 7,439
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From: 'Noke, VA
Got a 16" smoked Windvest for highway riding and it makes a world of difference. Not only does nothing hit me in the face, it keeps that blast of wind off my chest, so that a 10 hour day in the saddle isn't so exhausting.