6 inch windshield
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From: Russellville, AR
6 inch windshield
Has anyone bought one of the cheap 6 inch windshields off ebay? I was wondering if they junk or not. I am wanting to try a shorter windshield, but don't want to spend alot of money in case I don't like it.
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From: Indiana
try fastaire.com $38.00 the shields okay but the clarity is not there. But it works for a cheap or temp shield. I have a 8" dark smoked and the shield seems alittle cloudy compaired to factory.
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From: California
Don't waste your time. They come with a warning not to over tighten...that's an under statement. They crack real easy...they are not polycarbonate (or whatever). I had one crack while installing it and I wasn't even tightening that screw hole. JUNK! If they crack that easy...just imagine something hitting it on the highway at 60-70 mph, it would shatter.
Spend the money and get the MoCo one. Can be found on Ebay all the time.
Spend the money and get the MoCo one. Can be found on Ebay all the time.
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From: Biddeford, Maine
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That is the way to go, 2-3 day delivery, and they are very affordable and high quality.
I've had a few with no problems at all.............4", 8", 9", and now I'm using their 10" dark smoke.
Steve
That is the way to go, 2-3 day delivery, and they are very affordable and high quality.
I've had a few with no problems at all.............4", 8", 9", and now I'm using their 10" dark smoke.
Steve
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From: Corpus Christi, Tx
+1 for Fastaire.
I have a 10" clear that I've had on for two years. It still looks like new. I have a 6" dark gray that I put on when I have my tour pak off. I swap them out all the time and have never seen a scratch or a crack. They've held up great. I even have an 8" that I can toss on when I want a different look.
I wouldn't worry about clarity on a 6" dark gray windscreen (it's gonna look dark). You're really not going to be looking *thru* a 6" screen much.
Given the price of Fastaire, you could buy one of each size (plus a spare) and still spend less than a single big name brand screen.
I have a 10" clear that I've had on for two years. It still looks like new. I have a 6" dark gray that I put on when I have my tour pak off. I swap them out all the time and have never seen a scratch or a crack. They've held up great. I even have an 8" that I can toss on when I want a different look.
I wouldn't worry about clarity on a 6" dark gray windscreen (it's gonna look dark). You're really not going to be looking *thru* a 6" screen much.
Given the price of Fastaire, you could buy one of each size (plus a spare) and still spend less than a single big name brand screen.
Last edited by Thirdup; Oct 7, 2008 at 09:04 PM.
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From: titusville,fla
i just recieved my 8 inch medium dark today and followed the instructions on how to install no problems. it was shipped from nevada i love it works great for me and im 6ft3 i cleanded my stock 4 inch and wraped it in a pillow case for storage.
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6" shield on previous bike did little to help me with the wind. It looked cool but the wind hit right at eye level.
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From: Oxford, Mississippi
I got a med. dark 8" from Fastaire.com about a month ago and have been pleased. They come well protected and with good instructions and I notice no less clarity than my 10" H-D one.. An easy swap and well worth the $39.00 including shipping.