Windshield Solution
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
2nd dust storm of the day blowing in right now...106ş
it we get any rain the temp should drop
weather radar shows the Southern 1/2 of the State likely to get storms at some point
Mike
it we get any rain the temp should drop
weather radar shows the Southern 1/2 of the State likely to get storms at some point
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Sep 3, 2015 at 07:34 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: ORYGON
true , very true..... the windshield height recommendation is just what the industry says is correct... you of course can do what ever you like....as far as the new bikes being to tall or to short... i think that would be up to each individual owner to correct depending on their height and personal preference... but again im just expressing the standard, kind of like tire pressure...each rider can and will do whatever ....
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: NY
DITTO!
Been riding on the street every yr for the past 44+yrs and got tired of eating pebbles - rocks / bee's-hard shell beatles & bugs in general / Rain and even a bird here & there which is why i went to windscreens i looked thru which took care of all those issues that lower windscreens below forehead / eye lvl don't always block.
But during riding season I do take the time (less then 5 mins) to clean and wax the windscreen as needed which is why i dont have any problems looking thru it dry or in rain that fly's/runs off it due to being clean & waxed.
When bike is in off season i take 15-20mins to use proper compound for windscreens to buff and then polish most small scratches and dings out of it for the up coming season.
Scott
Last edited by wscott; Sep 4, 2015 at 01:45 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Shaconage
I've spent more years riding while looking through a windshield than looking over it. There is nothing wrong with it.
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From: Pittsburgh, Pa
Windshield Solution
Would you all agree that the factory puts on windshields on bike when new more for looks than functionality? My 13 RGC has a small 6"high screen. It does not stop a dam thing from hitting me - but looks cool!! And it's factory. I have a 14" high when the weather is cold.
I look right over the edge if anybody cares. Fine with me. My preference...
I look right over the edge if anybody cares. Fine with me. My preference...
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Canada
X2 - I agree completely (X2 on it's own is not a long enough message).
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From: Richmond, VA
It's funny.... you know who says you HAVE to look over the windshield???? People who sell windshields. You know who says you can look through the windshield? People who sell motorcycles.