Windscreen Debate
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Cruiser
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Windscreen Debate
Windscreens, lowers, "fangs", recurved plastic, millions of tint shades to reduce glare, vented screens to "virtually eliminate buffeting"...
Does anybody do any real miles without them anymore?
Does anybody do any real miles without them anymore?
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I won't ride without a windshield. Why should I? When I was younger my bikes didn't have windshields because I didn't know any different. Then I bought a used bike that did have a windshield. I have never gone back! I find it so much more comfortable with than without.
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Used to. Then went to shield in winter only. Then the shield never came off. Then I tried fangs, and their on in the winter. Now Im thinkin fairing and fangs! lol Whatever works for "you".
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do whatever. does not matter except to the rider. I used to have a shield, hated it. I mean hated it.
switched to a full face helmet and music inside the helmet. wouldn't do it any other way.
That's just me!
switched to a full face helmet and music inside the helmet. wouldn't do it any other way.
That's just me!
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I understand the benefits of having a windshield or what ever a person wants to call it but I choose to ride without one because I like the feel of the wind. I also have a 3/4 helmet with pull down visor that protects my face and eyes, so I am happy with that.
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I have been wondering the same. The bike Im looking at has one ( used 03 deuce). I do recall while riding dirt bikes ( yes but bear with me) in open fields around here that a junebug, in the forehead doesn't end well. You can get hauling in the fields - so how much more on the open road eh?
so then its a safety thing? Or just a false security?
so then its a safety thing? Or just a false security?
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I've never ridden a motorcycle with a shield (except my race bike) and I doubt I ever will unless my girl wants a dresser for long hauls, but I figure thats what cars are for. For me there's nothing like experiencing every aspect of the elements around me. Above 80MPH I feel like I'm in a fist fight but I kind of dig that too.
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In my opinion there is no debate.
I recently bought a used windshield for the mounting hardware to put on my Klock Werks windshield.
I decided to ride my Heritage the 15 miles (10 highway) to where the shield was located.
I rode without a windshield so that I could have a way to get the new one back.
It was probably the worst 15 miles I've ridden in years.
I have no idea why anyone would ride over 30 mph without a windshield.
It just isn't pleasant.
Oh yea, I consider wearing a full faced helmet as one riding with a windshield.
I recently bought a used windshield for the mounting hardware to put on my Klock Werks windshield.
I decided to ride my Heritage the 15 miles (10 highway) to where the shield was located.
I rode without a windshield so that I could have a way to get the new one back.
It was probably the worst 15 miles I've ridden in years.
I have no idea why anyone would ride over 30 mph without a windshield.
It just isn't pleasant.
Oh yea, I consider wearing a full faced helmet as one riding with a windshield.