Windshield Wonders?
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RE: Windshield Wonders?
Hi,
I have an 06 with the Nostalgic King Size Detachable Windshiled (57140-05). Fits all delux models.
Some have trimmed a couple inches off at a glass shop or have done it themselves. I have decided to leav mine. When I am in cruising position, I see over it. When more slouched in a touring position, I see through it. This set up is just fine with me. Love the windshiled. Firsat bike I have had with one and it is good.
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Arthur
I have an 06 with the Nostalgic King Size Detachable Windshiled (57140-05). Fits all delux models.
Some have trimmed a couple inches off at a glass shop or have done it themselves. I have decided to leav mine. When I am in cruising position, I see over it. When more slouched in a touring position, I see through it. This set up is just fine with me. Love the windshiled. Firsat bike I have had with one and it is good.
Link to part on HD site
Arthur
RE: Windshield Wonders?
I also have the Nostalgic King Size Detachable Windshield my dealer offered to cut it down for me but I said let me ride with it the way it is I never went back to have it cut. I never thought I would put a windshield on a bike I owned. I started riding with it on and now I really have trouble taking it off. One night I removed it took off went about a block came back and put it right back on. I do find that it pushes me around a bit on windy days at high speed but its worth it.
RE: Windshield Wonders?
ORIGINAL: nikonf8
I do find that it pushes me around a bit on windy days at high speed but its worth it.
I do find that it pushes me around a bit on windy days at high speed but its worth it.
<-- just trying to decide if I should get one for fwy rides
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RE: Windshield Wonders?
I ride a lot of freeway miles. At speeds over 60 it really makes things nice!
I don't feel pushed around at all, and I don't get tired anywhere near as fast. There is no pressure on my chest, so i can just relax.
I bought the quick detach thinking I would take it off most of the time. It has only come off for cleaning since I got it.
I also have the king size nostalgic. I cut it down though because it was too high for me.
I don't feel pushed around at all, and I don't get tired anywhere near as fast. There is no pressure on my chest, so i can just relax.
I bought the quick detach thinking I would take it off most of the time. It has only come off for cleaning since I got it.
I also have the king size nostalgic. I cut it down though because it was too high for me.
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RE: Windshield Wonders?
Yep...another King Size nostalgic.
Recently cut it down3 1/2 inches, it was too high, and the side would get in my way on turns. Works great now
They also sell a shorter version with the same hardware but tinted.
Recently cut it down3 1/2 inches, it was too high, and the side would get in my way on turns. Works great now
They also sell a shorter version with the same hardware but tinted.
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RE: Windshield Wonders?
ORIGINAL: gconklin
I've wanted to windshield thinking it would make the ride easier... but it doesn't? What makes it worth it if it forces you around even more?
<-- just trying to decide if I should get one for fwy rides
ORIGINAL: nikonf8
I do find that it pushes me around a bit on windy days at high speed but its worth it.
I do find that it pushes me around a bit on windy days at high speed but its worth it.
<-- just trying to decide if I should get one for fwy rides
I've rode with and without, and I can say I definately prefer to have the shield on. With the shield on the bike will get a bit more buffeting in the wind, but not bad IMO.
without the shield at highway speeds I feel like i'm in a wind tunnel.
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