First ride behind a windshield

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May 9, 2011 | 12:55 PM

kzoo

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From: Battle Creek, MI

First ride behind a windshield

So I bought my 04 Heritage used and it did not have a windshield with it. I have been searching to find just the detachable brackets, and came across a windshield on eBay that is a bit scratched down by the auxiliary lights and a small scrape on one of the horizontal trim bars. I can live with that for $49.

Received it this morning, cleaned it up a bit and went for a short ride at lunch. What a difference. Much more engine noise noticeable, but much more comfy. Cant wait to try it out on the way home at 55-60 mph. A little buffeting but if I put my shield down on my Scorpion helmet, it seems to go away.

Might be the best $49 I spent so far on this scoot.

May 9, 2011 | 01:03 PM

jbg

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From: Irvine, Orange County, Ca

That's a great deal! I never thought I'd like a windshield either. But after a couple of months on my old Sporty without one..I was begging for one.

May 9, 2011 | 01:51 PM

Talldog

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Think about adding the Wind Deflectors too, they really help with the buffeting.

May 9, 2011 | 09:00 PM

mistersoftail

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I HATE the windshield on my 2011 Heritage. The wind buffeting is horrible. It's much better without it.

May 9, 2011 | 09:18 PM

bikersurgeon

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From: missouri

For me the buffeting is much worse without the windshield....sure there is a little flopping around with the shield on, and that's ok around town or on short trips...but if I'm riding long distance the windshield, with a little buffeting, is much better than the harsh buffeting without it. Just my poser opiniion

May 9, 2011 | 09:53 PM

Bluehighways

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From: Southern California

At one time I thought I was a purist and wouldn't ride with a windshield or a fairing . . . time and experience (AKA Geezerdom) have cured me of that. I echo Talldog in that the lower Wind Deflectors definitely help with the buffeting.