'10 Fatboy Best Detachable windshild?
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Cruiser
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'10 Fatboy Best Detachable windshild?
I was totally against getting a windshield for my new Fatty. However, this winter and interstate speeds has changed my mind.
My setup is a 2010 Fatboy with single stock headlamp and turn signals.
In your opinion, who makes the best detachable windshield for Fattys, keep in mind I will need all the hardware as well?
My setup is a 2010 Fatboy with single stock headlamp and turn signals.
In your opinion, who makes the best detachable windshield for Fattys, keep in mind I will need all the hardware as well?
Road Master
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I went with the HD quick detach. I started out with the tall, but soon realized that was a mistake. I changed to the low profile lightly smoked and it is WAY better. It looks better and believe it or not has less buffeting. I have my signals on the lower windshield bolt.
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Cruiser
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Okay guys.. the lower profile HD is better in your opinions. How tall is the lower, inches? Buffering problems? how tall are you?
How about third party manufacturers? I like the cleirview shields but they don't supply the shield mounting or detachable hardware.
Can shield mounting and detachable hardware be purchased seperatly; any third party vendors selling this stuff?
How about third party manufacturers? I like the cleirview shields but they don't supply the shield mounting or detachable hardware.
Can shield mounting and detachable hardware be purchased seperatly; any third party vendors selling this stuff?
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
Have the hd tall quick detach, bought used for 1/4 cost of new - in case youre on a budget. At 6'1" it is perfect. I look over it and no buffeting. I also have Heritage bars which are a couple inches taller then fb bars. Installing apes soon so again, the taller shield is the right one for me.
Road Master
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From: trivoli illinois
most are measured from the headlight hole to the top. mine is 19". stock is 21" i believe. no buffeting problems. im 5' 10". j&p cycle carries "memphis shades" replacement windshiels. several different colors/heights. direct replacement for oem hardware. the factory quick disconnect set-up is a nice design. as far as getting just the harware seperate, im sure a GOOD parts guy can get all the pieces. steve
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Cruiser
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From: LI, NY
I went with the HD Nostalgic windshield as part of the essentials kit which also included the lugage rack and passenger backrest. Have no regrets when on the highway, or in the colder temps.
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