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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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...but true
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by emperor wurm
if your over 40, get one. if your under 40, then your a dork
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
 

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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Lets break this down....no windshield: pros-(you think) your cool because you don't
need a windshield. (to each his own)

cons- bugs,wind burn,not being able to relax for
a second because the wind is trying to
blow you off. Fun for a while but don't let
go of the handle bars.

windshield: Pros- no bugs,no wind burn,you can relax and
enjoy the ride.
cons- NONE because I dont care who thinks Im
a dork. Im comfortable!!

I do take mine off for around town but it is so much more comfortable with it on the long runs.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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I was coming home from vacation on I95 this week and 2 guys on bikes passed me without windshields. In the middle of the highway was about 10 pieces of broken PVC pipe that apparently fell off the back of a truck. As the cars hit them the pipes splintered and were flying everywhere and narrowly missed both bikers. If one had hit them in the face it would have been curtains fursur. Yeah they looked real cool dodging and weaving and prolly **** their pants as a bonus.
 

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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Rode a gagillian years without one. Bought my Heritage, took it off once...won't do it again.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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It's true, cool guys don't use windshields, but you can't be cool after 40 years of age, it's just not done, it's more important to be comfortable and sensible.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Pussies.......Excuses are like..... What's it like to live in constant fear?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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I added a wind vest
 

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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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I added a wind vest short shaded,it gets the job done AND still looks cool
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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Apes with a windshield? You're killin me!
 
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