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without windshield
31
14.76%
with windshield
115
54.76%
with aftermarket detachable fairing
17
8.10%
depends on the weather & length of ride
47
22.38%
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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I use the windshield in the winter and when taking a long trip. Otherwise nothing...
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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i took that cotton pickin wind sheld off just as soon as i got the
bike home new and as soon as i got my arm out of the cast it was
in i removed the docking hardwear and through them away
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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More on than off.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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I ride with a Dragonfly now wanted tunes and protection, prior to that I had a 12" Windvest for a couple years. When I had the stock windshield, I had it trimmed down about 3" but the stock windshield made it look like a cop bike.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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Windshield always!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Ever been stung by a bee at highway speeds? I've gotten used to the windshield and usually stick with it. I'm likely to take it off in town occasionally.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Always with the windshield before I got my dead center fairing. I don't think that bad boy is ever coming off again. (except to clean)
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Use the windshield most of the time, but there are days when I want it off.
 
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I never run a windshield no matter where I am going. I just don't care for the buffetting
 
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Windshield. One time I rode about two miles at 75 without it.....then......turned around and went home to get it.
 
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