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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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I have a 2011 Iron and I love the damn thing. My problem is the highway. After about 30 minutes I feel like my head wants to detach itself, is there a detachable windshield option that doesn't look like butt? I have 12" mini apes on it, other than that the front end is stock.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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You have at least a couple options. I have a fly shield and at 65 or so its useless. The Plexifairing 3 seems to be one of the less expensive routes, at about $200. the Memphis Shades batwing is really cool but is around $400 I think. I'm going to try the plexifairing 3, and if I don't like it, I'll use it for a mold and make a smaller one out of fiberglass.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Look into a windvest, they are pricey but look lioke they are a part of a sportster.
Let me see if I can find a pic of old sporty for you.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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The windvest looks amazing but at 400 is bit far fetched. I love my bike sans windshield but at 80 for about 45 min my neck hurts and my ears roar. I'll stick to my FF helmet for highway riding.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Memphis shades is the way I went....don't forget the lowers!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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I have the harley quick detach releases on it. It works well and when you remove the windshield the docking hardware comes off with it. It is a lil pricey though
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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I'm most likely going with the HD quick detach unit. The wind pressure, rocks, bugs, sand, etc gets old after a hundred miles or so. It will be one of the finishing touches for my "bagster".
 
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I would recommend not getting the low profile windsheild and get the standard. I bought the low profile and had to get a standard replacement to change it. I thought it would look better, but it feels like I am riding through a tornado lol. Its a lil to short at least for me anyways.
 
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I have the HD quick detach. Works really good in colder weather and on the interstate. I'm 5'11 and it is the perfect height, for me.
 
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I've been researching the Memphis Shades batwing lately, and I think I'm gonna save my $ for that one. I've heard alot of good things and I think its time I take the plunge lol.
 
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