Getting used to a windshield?
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Portland, OR
RE: Getting used to a windshield?
ORIGINAL: YodaddyKeith
I've got a Road King Classic that came with detatchable shield.....I love it and usually ride with it installed.
However I prefer my Sporty bare.
If I'm barhopping, I usually ride the Sporty cause it never fails I end up street racing too, but if I decide to take the King, I remove the shield.
If I had just one bike, I'd want a detachable shield for those days I wanted to relax and not fight bugs/wind........Don't be skeered to cut your shield down to fit your riding height.....just tape it, cut it with plastic blade in sabre saw, then sand cut edge smooth with sandpaper and follow up with quick propane torch along cut edge.
I've got a Road King Classic that came with detatchable shield.....I love it and usually ride with it installed.
However I prefer my Sporty bare.
If I'm barhopping, I usually ride the Sporty cause it never fails I end up street racing too, but if I decide to take the King, I remove the shield.
If I had just one bike, I'd want a detachable shield for those days I wanted to relax and not fight bugs/wind........Don't be skeered to cut your shield down to fit your riding height.....just tape it, cut it with plastic blade in sabre saw, then sand cut edge smooth with sandpaper and follow up with quick propane torch along cut edge.
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From: Northern NJ
RE: Getting used to a windshield?
Good responses . . thanks all. I'll keep it on for a few more rides and see if I start to like it. If not . . it will be in the classifieds soon! [8D]
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Portland Oregon
RE: Getting used to a windshield?
I have the same setup as you and I keep mine on in the winters and long hauls but take it off for the nice warm weather and town riding.
Like so many have said above, the biggest reason I added mine was the wind at the chest was so bad after about 45 mph that it actually was pushing my back and stretching out my arms and making me very uncomfortable. Now with it on over 45 mph I feel very confortable and warmer. However I too get the buffeting some but its not too bad and I can live with the vs. the other.
Like so many have said above, the biggest reason I added mine was the wind at the chest was so bad after about 45 mph that it actually was pushing my back and stretching out my arms and making me very uncomfortable. Now with it on over 45 mph I feel very confortable and warmer. However I too get the buffeting some but its not too bad and I can live with the vs. the other.
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From: Northern NJ
RE: Getting used to a windshield?
ok I'm selling . . shameless plug, I know 
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3019441/m...tm.htm#3022134 I'd also consider interesting trades.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3019441/m...tm.htm#3022134 I'd also consider interesting trades.
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 374
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From: central WI
RE: Getting used to a windshield?
ORIGINAL: TestFlyer
the bike has a different feel with, and without a shield. cold weather and highway speed it's a must. For me it really reduces fatigue. I don't like the look on a Sportster, however. Mine comes off when it gets summer-time hot.
the bike has a different feel with, and without a shield. cold weather and highway speed it's a must. For me it really reduces fatigue. I don't like the look on a Sportster, however. Mine comes off when it gets summer-time hot.
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