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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 02:25 PM
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I have been running the clear bubble on mine, it was there when I bought the bike. I was wondering if there is any noticeable difference in handling when running without it. I'm sure there's an aerodynamic advantage to the bubble as opposed to without. I have thought about a light smoked one.
 
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Light smoke bubble? I suspect that will cut out about 15% of the light from your headlights!
 
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Originally Posted by VETERAN75
.... was wondering if there is any noticeable difference in handling when running without it.
...... i'd say the 'handling' difference is negligible, i changed to the 'open mount' when going w/Daymakers & noticed no difference

......the bubble was used to protect the non-hardened headlights & keep bugs'n road crap off the lights, not for aerodynamics

.... never understood aftermkt products that lessen your headlight's throw
 
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You will probably go through more fuel as you will be riding it more often due to it not being as FUGLY.


Get some matching rotors right away too. A seat wouldn't be bad either.
 

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Originally Posted by Milwaukeebuddy
You will probably go through more fuel as you will be riding it more often due to it not being as FUGLY.

Get some matching rotors right away too. A seat wouldn't be bad either.
I just put this wheel on with matching rotors. Seat is going to have to wait. Sound system upgrade going in right now too.

I think I will just go without it and see how I like that.
 
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no handling difference, just a big improvement in looks (IMO). I ran my stock headlights like this for years with no issues before switching to the daymakers last fall.
 
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