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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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I'm thinking of putting 16" apes on my 09' FLSTC. I also want to be able to attach a windshield for long rides. Does anyone know if it is a pain or not to make this happen?
 
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i run 16" on mine and also use the hd quick detach winshield. because of how i like my bars forward when i do put the shield on i have to lean them back a little more. my rule is if its under 500 miles no windshield. though i did a 2100 mile trip in 4 days and 400 was in the rain and i was praising that thing. lmao
 
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Wait a minute. You want to put a windshield on an FLSTC? And what next? I bet you're going to want to get some saddlebags for those longer trips, right? What is this world coming to? Why can't they see what they're doing (saying)?
 
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Get a roll bag to put on the handle bars. It almost works as well as a windshield, but the Harley QD shield goes on and off in about 10 seconds.
 
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Originally Posted by xavier122705
I'm thinking of putting 16" apes on my 09' FLSTC. I also want to be able to attach a windshield for long rides. Does anyone know if it is a pain or not to make this happen?
No pain at all.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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On or off in about 5 seconds....

With 16's almost vertical, the top of the screen rests on the bars. No big deal though.
 
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never had a problem with 18s on my 89 wasnt quick detach windshield.not seeming to have any problems with the 18 on my 08 rkc ether though
 
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I saw this at Strugis this year. (no front fender).

Very affordable! LOL

I think Walgreens carries them.



 
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Originally Posted by CSRflstc
On or off in about 5 seconds....

With 16's almost vertical, the top of the screen rests on the bars. No big deal though.

Ya, what he said. I have a friend with an 02 FLSTC with 16's and the stock windshield.
 
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