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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:31 AM
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I have the quick-detach windshield and use it during our "bug season" from mid-May though most of June. Works great, but I prefer riding without it after the "bug season". You'll like it...
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:06 AM
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Bought this http://www.jpcycles.com/product/ZZ75...FcPAKgodBXeSrQ for the wifes bike.Cheap (cost) and small but looks good IMO and does the job.
She had one for her Honda and now her Sporty.Got the clear.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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Took the plunge and placed the order with Surdyke.

For those that have the 57838-08, did you follow the instructions for relocating the clutch and throttle cables (stock bar peeps) or were you able to mount it with no probs?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by wahlumsurfer
Took the plunge and placed the order with Surdyke.

For those that have the 57838-08, did you follow the instructions for relocating the clutch and throttle cables (stock bar peeps) or were you able to mount it with no probs?
I was able to get it on without changing anything.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CanuckSporty
I was able to get it on without changing anything.
Thanks. That's what I figured, but the instructions have you pulling the switch housings apart for some reason......

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J04501.pdf

Strange stuff!
 
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Originally Posted by wahlumsurfer
Thanks. That's what I figured, but the instructions have you pulling the switch housings apart for some reason......

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J04501.pdf

Strange stuff!
The cables are kind of in the way, but you can work around it. Doesn't seem to affect function.
 
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Originally Posted by CanuckSporty
The cables are kind of in the way, but you can work around it. Doesn't seem to affect function.
And that's all I'm really looking for!
I'll see what happens in a couple weeks I guess.

Appreciate all the replies and assists!
 
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