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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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EG riders,&nbsp\\;do you ever miss being able to ride your bike without a fairing blocking the wind or is there still enough gettin around it to feel good
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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plenty of wind.&nbsp\\; Have you tried it&nbsp\\;yet?&nbsp\\; SO SMOOTH.&nbsp\\; Ask yourself who bought a bagger and then traded it in on a Softail, Dyna, Sporty, ect???&nbsp\\; I am just saying....
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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do you ever miss being able to ride your bike without a fairing blocking the wind
Nope, love the fairing
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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I run a 9" shield and no air deflectors, no lowers&nbsp\\;(unless on a trip) for 3 seasons - plenty of air flow. Run the 12" shield &amp\\; air deflectors/lowers in winter - works for me.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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love my fairing too!!
i won't go back
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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I have a shorter windshield and a taller seat. I get alot of wind in the face. Just not all of it hitting the chest like its gonna blow me off.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Don't miss it one bit.&nbsp\\; The fairing rocks especially when it is cold or raining or both!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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Freedom Wings (Made in USA) are adjustable, so I can funnel back as much air as I want.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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thanks to all for the response it sounds great
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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Never miss the wind, but after a couple of hours on the Fat Boy, I sure as hell miss the faring.
 
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