Is having a windshield with apes just wrong?

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Feb 14, 2014 | 10:53 AM

#61

SoCalSoftailSlim

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Both windshields and apes are wrong for me. But everyone is different and has different needs.

Feb 14, 2014 | 12:04 PM

#62

SoftailManiac

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From: N.E. PA

I'm a PA. rider also, and the morning and evening rides can get quite chilly up here in the Northeast. I know when I get done with my mods, and the apes go on mine, I WILL be looking into a sheild. Many days are nice here but when you leave in a t-shirt, and the ride is longer than expected, the ride home sure would be more tolerable with the sheild.

Feb 14, 2014 | 12:42 PM

#63

hdgzr

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From: Green Country

I never had any desire to ride with a windshield, until I bought my Heritage. I take the shield off on occasion, but it always finds it's way back on. Go figure...

Feb 14, 2014 | 05:21 PM

#64

Knuckles73

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if it works for you...its not wrong. bikes are about individuality or I think so...if you like it and it serves a purpose who gives a rats *** what others like or dont like.

Feb 14, 2014 | 05:42 PM

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KIDD_ADMC

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From: Chicago

Did a ride from Chicago to northern cali, windshield and apes all the way. No way I'd be able to stand that wind blast for 2500 miles. Do it on cold rides and long distance. The whole bug thing, I don't mind that

Feb 15, 2014 | 11:19 AM

#66

George C

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From: near Buffalo, NY

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Originally Posted by drewdown88

Not even sure if the windshield will go back on but I work second shift and get out at 230 a.m. Haven't ridden it to work since I finished the installation. But I can only imagine those bugs at night.

I have it ALL going wrong.
A windshield with mini apes on pullback risers, but it somehow blends with the bike and works.
The shield is a 14" Windvest, and it changed riding for me. LOVE it.
I originally had the SE Deuce handlebar with tach set up on my ride. The bars were boring, and I wanted a change. I didn't want to give up the tach or windshield, so I had Billy from BR Bars make me a one offset up of 1 1/2" bars where I could mount the 1 1/4" shield bracket along with the bar mounts. Came out perfect. Thanks Billy, your the best.

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