Windshield vs. no Windshield
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,796
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From: Toronto, Ontario
I find stock shields terribly annoying with the buffeting coming under neath them.. if you got the fangs thingies you are probably better off.
This year I am changing my trees then will experiment with aftermarket shields and see .
This year I am changing my trees then will experiment with aftermarket shields and see .
Supporter
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,912
Likes: 73
From: Pittsburgh, PA
I have the H-D quick detach on my Slim.
I got it strictly as a part time add-on, for day trips, highway use or bad weather.
While everybody else is waiting for the weather to warm up, I've been out regularly for the last three weeks or so - with the windshield...
I got it strictly as a part time add-on, for day trips, highway use or bad weather.
While everybody else is waiting for the weather to warm up, I've been out regularly for the last three weeks or so - with the windshield...
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: uSA
Forget looks, when I picked up my FLD, it was 42 and 3pm, getting darker and colder. Last bike was a full Kawi sport tourer with lowers; this was my first harley. Frankly, that Harley shield kept me warm enough for the 150 m ride home. Maybe the looks of the shield puts some off; all I know is I'm riding while they're judgin'.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 117
Likes: 4
From: Houston Pa
Like everyone has said. The fatty looks much better without a shield. I went with a Memphis shades batwing with the quick detach kit. It's more functional than a shield, and has slightly better styling IMO . It's only on the scoot when I know I'll be riding on the highway or 200+ miles.
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 625
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From: Greeley, CO
If I'm getting out on a highway or interstate with traffic I like to have it on. Don't much care for bugs or small rocks hitting me in the face. Any other time I take it off. I have the quick disconnect that requires no tools to remove.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 875
Likes: 10
From: Corp of Discovery trail, Missouri
Once I got one, it hardly ever came off. Even on short trips, at dusk the bugs can be breathtaking - literally!
I can't stand the look of the WS on my bike, but it's either function or form, and function seems to rule out.[/QUOTE]
Could not have said it better myself.
I can't stand the look of the WS on my bike, but it's either function or form, and function seems to rule out.[/QUOTE]
Could not have said it better myself.