View Poll Results: Do you ride with a windshield?
No way
122
26.35%
Won't leave home without it.
341
73.65%
Voters: 463. You may not vote on this poll
Windshield. Yes? No?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,306
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From: Vancouver, BC
I have tinitus already.......... not just from bikes but guns and rock concerts too!!!! anyway they have these things called "earplugs" to help with the windnoise - I wear em all the time now - sort of closing the barn door after the horses get out I know but I do highly recommend them; even if you ride with a full face and a windshield.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 697
Likes: 1
From: Just west of Tahoe
You didn't specify but I'm assuming you mean on my motorcycle? the answer is no way. I do have one in my car though......
Honestly I am always completely baffled by posts about windshields - I simply don't understand the appeal. I've ridden hundreds of miles a day for days at a time and never once have I wished I had a windshield - it simply never occurs to me....... feeling exposed with the wind in my face sounds a bit cliche but for me that's what it's about. When I hear comments like there's too much wind on my motorcyle without a windshield it reminds me of going into a restaurant and ordering a steak dinner but asking them to hold the meat.......
Honestly I am always completely baffled by posts about windshields - I simply don't understand the appeal. I've ridden hundreds of miles a day for days at a time and never once have I wished I had a windshield - it simply never occurs to me....... feeling exposed with the wind in my face sounds a bit cliche but for me that's what it's about. When I hear comments like there's too much wind on my motorcyle without a windshield it reminds me of going into a restaurant and ordering a steak dinner but asking them to hold the meat.......
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 923
Likes: 43
From: New Hampshire
I haven't found the right shield yet apparently, because every windshield I've tried, on just about every bike I've tried it on (Deuce, RK Custom, Deluxe), has beaten me up worse than no shield. Sure, less wind pressure on the chest, but hits me right in the helmet. The recommendation to have the shield just below your line of sight ends up with the wind pounding my helmet. I figure it needs to be lower (which negates some of the value) or higher (in which I'll be looking through it, rather than over) to be comfortable to use. Then I read some folks say that you need lowers for them to work well... No thanks, I'll pass and just stay off the highway for long treks...
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 346
Likes: 0
From: Up Idaho Way
Took it off rode about three miles and turned around for home and put it back on. Never been off again save wash.
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Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Charlotte Area
I like having the windshield. It keeps bugs, rain and rocks away along with sand, hay and other crap that can blow into your eyes. It's just my choice, your thoughts may be different. Since I tend to ride some long distances I also find I don't get as tired with the windshield. But it's whatever floats your boat. It's all good.