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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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I say take it off for short rides. Put it on for long ones.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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I'm not big on windshields and ride without one.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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I have a removable w/s for mine use it for longer runs or when its cold!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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A few week ago, rode from Baltimore to Daytona and back. Didn't have a windshield, but that trip convinced me I wanted one. I have one now, and doubt it will ever come off the Fatboy.
 
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