Only time the windshield is off is when I wash the bike. I have the accessory 4"
shorter than stock shield and it works great!

 

I ride more miles with the windshield, but more rides without the windshield.

 

On. Some of the bugs here in FL can knock your azz off the bike.

 

The FLHRS did not come stock with a windshield but before I bought it a 24" HD detachable windshield had been added. I had to look through the 24" and did not like it. I figured that I would need a HD 19" to see over the top but decided to try the 17" Clearview with the recurve top. I love it. Still feel a cooling breeze in the summer but no direct wind or buffeting. The top of the shield comes to about my chin but no wind strikes my face or head. Without a helmet I can feel the hair on the top of my head slightly blowing around but not straight back. I am 5'10" to 5'11" and really like this Clearview windshield.

If you decide to go with Clearview, call them and check on "blems". I bought a blem after they described the blem to me and got immediate shipping and about 20% off. I never could see the blem even though they marked where it was with tape.

 

Windshield off 95% of time.

 

For me it depends! Long Run I would go with a shield around town on a hot day, no shield!

 

I have two shields. Hated looking through the stock one, so cut it to 11" and bought another one that I had cut down to 17"
The 11 is good for in town and I use the 17 for long rides.

 

Like many others, usually with the shield, but around town on a nice day I will leave it off.

 

I ride without windshield but I'm looking to install a fairing in the close future for long rides.

 

Shield on above 60 mph or below 60 degrees.