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Jun 4, 2016 | 09:57 PM

#1491

nopetrol

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Joined: Mar 2011

Posts: 308

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From: Nj

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigUglyMan

So does the rolled up blanket really help to cut the wind or it that more internet BS?

Not BS. I have one, and notice a substantial diff when it's not there. No, it doesn't block the wind like a shield, but it does bump the air upward quite a bit. While I have never rode one, I bet it's a lot like a bike with a visor fairing or quarter fairing.

Jun 4, 2016 | 10:52 PM

#1492

aguiadodeserto

Cruiser

Joined: Jun 2012

Posts: 119

Likes: 99

From: Brazil

Quote:

Originally Posted by nopetrol

Yes, it works!

Jun 5, 2016 | 09:08 AM

#1493

bikerlaw

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 9,193

Likes: 494

From: Richmond, VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigUglyMan

So does the rolled up blanket really help to cut the wind or it that more internet BS?

Oh heck yeah. On nice days when I don't want my windshield, my blanket makes a perfect windbreak. It's a solid six inches tall and eases pressure on my torso. Greatly increases ride distance before I want a break.

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Jun 5, 2016 | 06:08 PM

#1494

BigUglyMan

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Joined: Apr 2015

Posts: 313

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From: New Scotland, Canada

Hmm....time to find me a blanket. Long way to the nearest Mexican unfortunately.

Jun 5, 2016 | 07:42 PM

#1495

spanky02

Cruiser

Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 204

Likes: 3

From: linden, pa

Just picked this beauty up Saturday! 98 classic in great shape! 24000 miles

Jun 5, 2016 | 07:51 PM

#1496

HardRider1

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Joined: Jun 2014

Posts: 1,357

Likes: 91

From: Michigan

Jun 5, 2016 | 08:14 PM

#1497

Road Star

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Dec 2012

Posts: 6,673

Likes: 502

From: Orange County

Quote:

Originally Posted by spanky02

Just picked this beauty up Saturday! 98 classic in great shape! 24000 miles

Nice bike!

Jun 6, 2016 | 08:58 AM

#1498

novabaker

Intermediate

Joined: Mar 2015

Posts: 41

Likes: 0

From: Harrisonburg VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by spanky02

Just picked this beauty up Saturday! 98 classic in great shape! 24000 miles

Very nice. I love my 98 RKC.

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Jun 6, 2016 | 12:45 PM

#1499

snailhouse_projects

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Joined: Nov 2012

Posts: 249

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From: El Paso, TX/ Chamberino, NM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigUglyMan

So does the rolled up blanket really help to cut the wind or it that more internet BS?

I have never thought of it as a wind break, I have had a rolled up blanket on my bikes since I was 16. my dad had one on his bike, he had some tools rolled up in it and said if he ever needed to sleep somewhere at least he had a blanket or a pillow! haha a few years ago I started noticing more people with them on their bikes but it turned in to more of a fad, but I have a little reasoning behind mine.

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Jun 6, 2016 | 07:28 PM

#1500

Flying Horse

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Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 1,989

Likes: 11

From: Right Coast

Mine is crashed and sitting in a repair shop waiting for repair.....$8200 worth, all because a fellow club member doesn't know how to f'n pay attention. He's a newbie too. So f'n pissed. Not much hope for this summer.