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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Sorry about the quality, angle, etc-----but I wanted to share quickly...........Those wind deflectors I put on yesterday are the ugliest thing I've put on thus far. They look like fangs. The windshield is the second ugliest and all within the last two weeks. Buuuuttt.....they provide the most comfort and function of anything I've put on. I haven't ridden yet with the deflectors. Cool lookin vs functionality.....decisions of a 34 year old Those two things will only be used in the cooler months.....I got wait till summer. I'll post more pics later from better angles. I ordered the tall backrest for the springer rail yesterday also. More functionality

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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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You're right. They do look like fangs. "I vant to suck your bloooood!!"

It's kind of like the thoughts about a girlfriend. A pretty one will get you lots of attention, but an ugly one will give you a better ride.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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now that is some funny chit
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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Do people riding their new bikes qualify as "upgrades"? If so I can think of some really ugly upgrades.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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I can't bring myself to add them because of the look.

I don't get hardly any buffeting now with the windshield cut down.

I did spend some time behind a batwing last week, and it was unbelievably quiet and smooth. Maybe a dragonfly for the winter is in my future
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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Windhsield? What's that? Actually I have one but haven't brought myself to use it yet, not even on long hauls. I'm still young.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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I have not rode with on yet but when my buddy sold his Fatboy I kept his windshield and hardware for long trips.

JOSH
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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me too anubiss----I'm only 34; but I have 16 years of running at Ft. Bragg, Ft Sill, Ft Benning, Korea, Iraq---that windshield made that interstate ride last weekend feel like someone told me I never have to run another mile while in pain ever again But trust me; it wont be used even 50% of the time----I got used to running in pain
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Windhsield? What's that? Actually I have one but haven't brought myself to use it yet, not even on long hauls. I'm still young.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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me too anubiss----I'm only 34; but I have 16 years of running at Ft. Bragg, Ft Sill, Ft Benning, Korea, Iraq---that windshield made that interstate ride last weekend feel like someone told me I never have to run another mile while in pain ever again But trust me; it wont be used even 50% of the time----I got used to running in pain
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Windhsield? What's that? Actually I have one but haven't brought myself to use it yet, not even on long hauls. I'm still young.
You say this now...
I thought I'd remove mine too... only been off one time for a ride.

I do take it off for cleaning the bike though, if that counts... 34 as well for reference.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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sfcmo357, thats some great pics ya got there in your Toy Album.......especially the 2nd page! the chic on the V-rod is HOT!
btw.....your bike looks great.
 
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