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Jul 17, 2008 | 08:51 PM

KingCarp99

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Windshield Saga

Have a 08xl1200c w/ detachable windshield.&nbsp\\; Have not been satisfied with the ride...&nbsp\\; Test drove a 03xl883 Hugger for the wife today w/o a windshield and it drove better than my 08.&nbsp\\; Got home and took my 08's windshield off and went for a ride....&nbsp\\; The ride is much better w/o the windshield.&nbsp\\; I still can't believe it...&nbsp\\; Has anyone else noticed such a thing?

Jul 17, 2008 | 09:26 PM

Egras2k

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From: Fort Bragg, NC Area

RE: Windshield Saga

havent gotten the windshield for mine yet. Waiting on the weather to get colder.

Jul 17, 2008 | 10:10 PM

Demonsmasher

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RE: Windshield Saga

Love the ride with out it. But probably in the fall when the bug get back in the air more I'll put it back on.

Jul 18, 2008 | 12:31 AM

Topdogg

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RE: Windshield Saga

My windshield is only on if I think I'll need it, (long rides or if the bugs are out) otherwise no windshield for me. I guess you kinda have to get used to it.

Jul 18, 2008 | 06:43 AM

DannyZ71

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RE: Windshield Saga

Three things can cause problems for riders with windshields. Improper height, improper angle, and no lowers. I had a bike back in the 80's that had a windshield on it. Never could get it set right. And at speeds over 60 mph, caused the entire front end to wobble. Ruined me forever on windshields.