To windshield or not
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
Their is a reason touring bikes have shields or fairings. If you ride a lot of miles, ride in the cold and do trips - it is the way to go. Started out not using one, then only used it in the winter, now it rarely comes off.
Some say it looks uncool to have a shield. Bug splatter on the clothes and face is uncool too. lol
I prefer to look over it.
Some say it looks uncool to have a shield. Bug splatter on the clothes and face is uncool too. lol
I prefer to look over it.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Tipp City, Ohio
No you don't want to look through it. It should come up to the tip of your nose.
Club Member
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Beyond Fucital
Remove the permanent mounts, and get the quick release with one lock release (so theres no hardware left when you want to ride without(like just toolin around town). and get a shorty shield you'll be glad you did. after the price tag shock wears off.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 255
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From: Athens, AL
Love my shield no doubt. Wouldn't do without it. I've had both the full sized 21 inch clear Nostalgic shield and the 18 inch smoked shield. A little more coverage with 21 inch shield BUT...I LOVE the 18 inch shield! PLENTY of protection AND much less tracking/stability issues especially running in a headwind AND at high speed. The change to the 18 inch was a good one for me!
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 151
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From: Florida
I've had several touring bikes with windshields/faring...
My Fat Boy Lo will never see a windshield.
However, I do reserve the right to pick the appropriate wine should I have to eat crow in the future.
My Fat Boy Lo will never see a windshield.
However, I do reserve the right to pick the appropriate wine should I have to eat crow in the future.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,748
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From: NC
I must be a woosie then. After driving 750 miles on my Heritage in one day I could not imagine not having a windshield. 350 short trip in a day ok I can do but the 750 kicked my butt with a windshield. Stock seat getting a mustang in 30 days.
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Las Vegas
Detachable windshild here as well since I like the look of the bike without; however, when it's over 110F outside, it feels much better with the windshild. Same when it's cold outside. However, the detachables are off right now and if felt good just crusing around town today.
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: TEXAS
Yea, mine won't see a windshield again! But only because I have an ultra also lol.