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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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Default Wind on a batwing

I currently have a 2001 Heritage Classic, and I am considering a street glide or ultra classic because I get more cold air than I prefer in the colder months.

Do the batwing and lower fairings on the ultra classic make a substantial difference with blocking wind when compared to the standard windshield (and no lowers) on the Heritage classic / Road King?
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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i have a heritage and a ultra , yes the heritage gets alot more wind, ultra is great for the wind
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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i have a memphis shades batwing fairing on my roadking. it uses the same quick detach fittings as the windshield. i bet you could find something like that for cold weather riding...was about $350 from bikerhaven.net there is also a lower triple tree deflector and wind deflectors for the forks. not expensive and easy off and on. combined, they work well for me.
 
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