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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
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22.38%
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Question Road King Owners
Do you ride more:

1) without windshield

2) with windshield

3) with aftermarket detachable fairing

4) change up, depending on the weather & length of ride
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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With windshield, too many bugs in east Texas.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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on long trips i took it with me, pop off when it's hot and pop it back one when it cools down or i hop on the highway. it bungees down nicely across the bags.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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I ride without the shield about 99% of the time.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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im normally sans the windshield....i put it on for long trips, or when its cold.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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With after market windshield. Clearview.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by txfxstrider
With after market windshield. Clearview.
is your clearview shorter then stock?
 
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I use the screaming eagle wind deflector (like a very short windshield/deflector) - works good for around town and short rides.
 
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Always with. I ride mostly at highway speeds.
 
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The windshield looks good, but I feel like I'm riding in a bubble with it on, so I only ride with it maybe twice a year.
 
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