Ordered 8" Fastaire shield
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Ordered 8" Fastaire shield
Well. I went ahead and ordered a 8" shield from fastaire. I hope it is of some quality? Normally I stay away from cheaper stuff, "you know, you get what you pay for!" Well several people in here say they are good shields so since I was not exactly sure on the height I need I figure, if it does not work there is not to much invested. If it does work I can always buy better if I feel quality is poor. Well I shall see if its buyer beware or not with this one!
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I bought 3 fastaire windshields yesterday. I bought a 6" 8" dark gray and 10" clear.
I tried them all out yesterday I like the 10" best. But after one day the heat of my hangar it is not perfectly clear it has a mild milky look to it. The grays look ok because the color seems to hide things. I just traded 07 Deluxe with Harley Fullsize and it looked perfect looking through it. It was of some value to test drive different heights for 100.00 for three. But now I want the 12" Harley for about 120.00. So save your money on the clear from FastAire.
I tried them all out yesterday I like the 10" best. But after one day the heat of my hangar it is not perfectly clear it has a mild milky look to it. The grays look ok because the color seems to hide things. I just traded 07 Deluxe with Harley Fullsize and it looked perfect looking through it. It was of some value to test drive different heights for 100.00 for three. But now I want the 12" Harley for about 120.00. So save your money on the clear from FastAire.
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Just to warn you, they are a FLAT piece of plastic when you get them. Not formed into a curve. Some people are kinda taken back with that. But once you get it mounted on there, its fine. In fact, once its been on the bike for a while, if you take it off, it retains the curve.
You also need to use some care cleaning it, as they do not have an anti-scratch coating, so use plenty of water when cleaning. But I have never had a problem with scratching mine. Just don't go at it with a barley damp paper towel or something like that. He has care and installation instructions on his website. Worth the read, even though both items would seem to be a no brainer. (not always the case)
For the money, they cant be beat.
You also need to use some care cleaning it, as they do not have an anti-scratch coating, so use plenty of water when cleaning. But I have never had a problem with scratching mine. Just don't go at it with a barley damp paper towel or something like that. He has care and installation instructions on his website. Worth the read, even though both items would seem to be a no brainer. (not always the case)
For the money, they cant be beat.
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I just rode 225mi today with my new 8" FastAire light grey shield. These are a very good product for not much cash. I wasn't sure which height to get so I could see over it and the 8" is the perfect size for a little guy like myself .
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i ordered the 8 inch a friend at work let me use his 8 inch winshield and im 6ft3 and it worked great for me. i ordered my own yesterday.
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Was it the fastaire? My only question is since you have to bend it to install it is it to thin and flex to much at fast speeds. I also do not know are the Harley ones the same thinkness and have to be bent to shape?
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I've run my 8" FastAire for over 7000 miles. No problems. And don't let the fact that it is flat scare you. it installes with no problems at all. Probably a whole 5 minute job to remove the stock shield and install the FastAire.
It's on my bike in the sig. pic.
It's on my bike in the sig. pic.