Made a big mistake yesterday...
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Made a big mistake yesterday...
...I took the windshield off my Road King because the weather was hot. It has been quite a while since I road without some kind of wind protection.
Let's just say that the windshield is going back on today. I don't know how some riders can go on long-distance trips without protection. Although my bike is certainly stylin' without the windshield on, basic human comfort trumps.
Let's just say that the windshield is going back on today. I don't know how some riders can go on long-distance trips without protection. Although my bike is certainly stylin' without the windshield on, basic human comfort trumps.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: SW Minnesota
Feel your pain, bro. I test drove a V-Rod out at Sturgis the first year they came out. Ergonomics was not part of the design, and the half helmet I was wearing about tore my head off, and I walked around for a couple of days with a sore neck.
Hard to believe we never used windshields back in the days of home built choppers, one of which I rode to Mexico.
Hard to believe we never used windshields back in the days of home built choppers, one of which I rode to Mexico.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Mechanicsville Md
when I got back into riding in 99 I never used a shield. My buddies would state that I was crazy. I use to tell them if you want the stereo,windshield and cruise control take the car.
Well needless to say, I rode behind a shield one day and never went back.
I really dont enjoy eating CROW!! But it is easier to do behind a shield withe a stereo and my bike on cruise!!!
Well needless to say, I rode behind a shield one day and never went back.
I really dont enjoy eating CROW!! But it is easier to do behind a shield withe a stereo and my bike on cruise!!!
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: New Hampshire
I'll never ride without some kind of windshield again.
I guess I have truly become an old fart.
Years ago I put up with lots of discomfort because it was more important that my bike looked cool.
I guess I have truly become an old fart.
Years ago I put up with lots of discomfort because it was more important that my bike looked cool.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Worth, Illinois
I don't think I have ever rode a bike without a shield of some sort, and never will. I guess I like ahving a little protection from big bugs and rocks that I can duck behind the shield instead of hitting my forhead, ouch.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
I bought my last bike (before the SG) and procceded to ride it home about a hundred miles down an interstate hwy without a windshield. I didn't have adequate eye protection. I needed goggles, I only had glasses. After a few bugs to the face and a load of dust and pollen in my eyes they were nearly swollen shut by the time I made it home, which was some time later as I could only make about 60 mph, and I stopped at 2 or 3 rest areas. Needless to say, the bike had a shield on it within a day or two. I'll never try that again.
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Tom from http://harleygoodies.com/ here. Once you get used to riding with a windshield, it feels like you are getting beat up without it. I used to ride with a shield on a daily basis for many years. When I got my current ride it came with a shield but I decided to go without it. I am now used to riding without a shield. When on a long trip I put a roll bag on the bars which acts as a shield.
Best regards,
Tom
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Tom
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From: horsham pa
i stared out on my spory with no winshield and thought that all the guys with them where sissy but then i got my EG and love it have riden thousands of miles on it , but in january i got my fat boy ,no windshield i love it, having the 3 bikes i get my choice of rides, for long distance the EG is my first choise. but the other 2 still get their time, there is something about riding without the windshield, bugs, dirt, rain and all . i love them all
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: gone 4 good
I have a detachable on mine. I ride for about 1-2 days without it every time I wash and detail my bike because I like the look of it better without. Needless to say when it goes back on my riding comfort increases in a huge way. It is hard to get used to riding any distance without my windshield.