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Mar 24, 2012 | 01:25 PM

#101

eagle56

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From: Farnborough uk

inbetween

Mar 25, 2012 | 03:51 PM

#102

GymRat523

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From: Bel Air Md

My bike looks better without it but I never take it off, I can hear so much better not to mention the wind trying to pull the half helmet off. On trips the no shield guys we ride with are always more beat up and tired, they are always the first to pull over when we hit a little rain.

Mar 25, 2012 | 04:34 PM

#103

hondo1

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Joined: Feb 2009

Posts: 433

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From: Texas

I am fortunate enough to have multiple bikes. On the RoadGlide I definitely want tne shield ( and bags) as it is my long distance bike. On my VRod I use a custom made very small but effective shield because at 90+ mph without it you feel you are not riding the bike but simply holding on. On my DeLuxe I will never use a shield or bags.
Big Red

Mar 25, 2012 | 04:45 PM

#104

brenn

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Joined: Aug 2008

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From: Kentucky

Good sometimes, bad sometimes, that's why mine is removeable. With all the detachable windshield out there, there is no reason you ahve to choose one or the other. Get a Harley Quick Detachable (easiest/fastest one to put on and take off) and throw it on when you think you need it.

Mar 25, 2012 | 05:18 PM

#105

ckal704

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Joined: Sep 2008

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From: Lancaster County, PA

Buy a used one cheap (and replace the lexan if you need to). Take it off if you don't like it. Upgrade if you do.

Mar 25, 2012 | 07:47 PM

#106

streeteagle

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Joined: Feb 2007

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From: Haymarket, VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benway

I don't get all this 'buffeting' and wind noise talk. My stock shield is as smooth as glass and very quite.

I got a lot of buffeting with my stock Deuce shield, got a Clearview shield & no buffeting.

Mar 25, 2012 | 08:11 PM

#107

HDjohn

4th Gear

Joined: Jan 2012

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From: Winder, GA

I rode all my life without one, Got one with a shield several months ago and don't think
I can go back.

Mar 25, 2012 | 08:52 PM

#108

Clint Bateman

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Joined: Mar 2012

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I'm in the same boat and think I am getting one, our bikes look awfull similar so I would be curious to see it with, on the cool factor your on the bike that is cool enough