View Poll Results: windshield ?
always with windshield
69
37.10%
almost always with winshield
66
35.48%
only on long rides
39
20.97%
never
12
6.45%
Voters: 186. You may not vote on this poll
Road King - ride with or without windshield?
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 3,807
Likes: 1,488
From: SW Washington State
46 years of riding, Never had a shield. MY '13 FLD came with one, road it home with the shield off, one day decided the try it and hated it. awhile later I gave it another try just because and still hated it but made myself try it a little longer and became to really appreciate it on the 80mph interstate rides to and from work, now I mostly leave it on unless Im just out for a local ride around the back roads.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 575
Likes: 4
From: SouthWestern Ontario
I remove the windshield for just riding around town in the warmer weather, every chance I get. It goes on and off in seconds so it's easy enough, just like everything else being "quick detach" on this bike. Thats one of the main reasons I ride a RoadKing.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,903
Likes: 1,122
From: 48.067222,12.863611
When I first started riding, before my Road King, I did 15k a year for 3 years and said "I'd never ride with a windshield." Well, I bought a Road King, and like the look more with a windshield and wouldn't you know, 99% of my miles are with a windshield. I guess I've just become soft. Still will crack out a 1,000 day about once a year, so I suppose that maybe makes up for it?!
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 78
Likes: 1
From: N. Chelmsford, MA
I always ride with the windshield on. The only time without is for a quick ride around the neighborhood to help it air dry after a wash. I find the road noise is too loud without it, especially at higher speeds. I also assume all the crap I clean off the windshield after every ride would be splattered on my jacket or in my teeth without it.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 887
Likes: 30
From: Queen Creek, AZ
Have used a windshield on just about all my bikes. Even if its just a small one to help deflect the wind. Fighting the wind all day gets old for me. The RK won't be any different.
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 778
Likes: 10
From: Windsor Ontario
All my day rides are always without the shield. I like the wind hitting me until about 60 MPH then it starts taking it's toll on my lower back. The shield was on going to Sturgis last year and once we got there I did a lot of riding without it. It's definitely easier on you with the shield on, especially at interstate speeds.