windshield for a sportste
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windshield for a sportste
I have a new 1200C Sportster and am considering a windshiel, removable type, for trips. Some people tell me that it can act like a sail on a sailboat and make it hard to handle on certain conditons like going over causeways, etc. Anyone have a windshield on their Sportster or opinion...
Road Master
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RE: windshield for a sportste
I personally don't like a windshield on my sportster, but on long rides and cold weather they are hard to beat. I bought a Memphis Shades quick detachable. The model is the Diablo. Has a sporty look to it, not the cruiser look. I've never had a problem with wind buffeting or it acting like a sail. Handling is fine. Sure is nice on long rides, cuts down on fatique... I don't use it in the warm weather for short rides (300 miles or less) but for long rides I'll put it on. Check JP Cycles, search for Memphis Shades.
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From: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
RE: windshield for a sportste
ORIGINAL: morjubet
I have a new 1200C Sportster and am considering a windshiel, removable type, for trips. Some people tell me that it can act like a sail on a sailboat and make it hard to handle on certain conditons like going over causeways, etc. Anyone have a windshield on their Sportster or opinion...
I have a new 1200C Sportster and am considering a windshiel, removable type, for trips. Some people tell me that it can act like a sail on a sailboat and make it hard to handle on certain conditons like going over causeways, etc. Anyone have a windshield on their Sportster or opinion...
Seriously, otherwise I would decide if you want to hold onto the bars for dear life while driving down the road at 70mph or not. Some do, some don't. Me? I always have a windshield and don't get tired on long trips. Others would not be caught dead with one on their bike.Decide if you do mostly slow, 30mph in town or not; if you do, maybe you won't think you need one at all.
make sense? good luck.
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From: Appling GA
RE: windshield for a sportste
windshields make me ride significantly faster. 70 is hard work without a shield, 90 is a breeze with one.
Its night and day. I will always own one. I might not run it all the time but I will have it on if Im going very far.
the work load difference is major...
Its night and day. I will always own one. I might not run it all the time but I will have it on if Im going very far.
the work load difference is major...
Road Captain
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From: Central, Wisconsin
RE: windshield for a sportste
I have a windshield, and use it on long trips. In town, and on short trips I take it off. The windshield works wonders for me on long rides, but I know others would rather not have one.
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Road Master
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RE: windshield for a sportste
Like several prev posts, I like the look best without, but you can't beat a weenie shield on the slab
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RE: windshield for a sportste
ORIGINAL: SHOAT
Look at the Memphis Shades at Phat Performance Parts as well.I just ordered areplacement shield and it was a little cheaper than J&P Cycles.
Look at the Memphis Shades at Phat Performance Parts as well.I just ordered areplacement shield and it was a little cheaper than J&P Cycles.
Ron