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I actually liked riding my shadow years ago without a shield. . a lot. . .but I got spoiled with the protection since I switched to my first Ultra. My riding season is nearly year around now. (Except last year) I like all that plastic when it gets cold or my personal favorite: Hail!!
I like the poll the way it is. It's not about model, it's about fairing type or no fairing at all. It will be interesting to see if the Road Glide has gained some ground on the batwing.
Steve
I think you will find it has. No way I'm ever switching, but I see more & more Road Glides on the road.
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