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Old 05-09-2006, 12:55 AM
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Default Has anyone tried the WindVest windshield?

I saw a WindVest windshield on a deluxe the other day.
Not sure I liked the look on that bike but it was small and aero dynamic.
It's also quickly removable.

Has anyone tried one?

 
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Old 05-09-2006, 02:15 AM
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Default RE: Has anyone tried the WindVest windshield?

I also Have a very customized roadstar that I just put a WINDVEST on. It looks really nice and does a very good job of deflecting the majority of the wind from pounding on you. Now how it will look on a really bulky bike I don't know. My star is very Very Very customized and has a raked neck and stuff so it not that bulky. But the windvest works great.
 
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Old 05-09-2006, 11:41 AM
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Default RE: Has anyone tried the WindVest windshield?

I own a Deuce. I didn't think that any windshield would look "right" on a Deuce until I saw a photo of a very nice custom Deuce (Voo Doo's) here on the forum. That convinced me to give the Wind Vest a try.

The Wind Vest is very well made and the quality is evident - nice chrome mounting hardware. The Wind Vest is not necessarily a windshield. Its more of a means to re-route the wind around your head and chest and reduce wind pressure from those two areas. In that it succeeds. but a lot of wind still manages to come up from your legs and arms. It just reduces that constant force of pressure pushing against your head and chest, especially when cruising at highway speeds. VooDoo described it the best when he told me that he can now ride instead of simply hold on when on the highway. Its definately less fatiquing.

I like the Wind Vest. Mine is "clear" rather than tinted, which means that its not very noticable when mounted on the bike.

Hope this answers some of your questions.
 
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Old 05-09-2006, 11:53 AM
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Default RE: Has anyone tried the WindVest windshield?

how about some pics of this windshield
 
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Old 05-09-2006, 12:07 PM
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Default RE: Has anyone tried the WindVest windshield?

They have a web site that displays the Wind Vest on various different model bikes. Do a search.
 
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Old 05-09-2006, 12:22 PM
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ORIGINAL: RDKingRider

how about some pics of this windshield
Here ya go.

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Good Luck

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Old 05-09-2006, 02:00 PM
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Default RE: Has anyone tried the WindVest windshield?

Lots of good info there Jezcruzen.

I'm still playing with getting mine comfy.
I have a Nostalgic King size windshield now and flexes pretty good
at 70 - 75 mph. I look through it and can see the destortion.
Will probably have a couple of windshilds for different riding scenerios.
Like the quick release so I can put it in my room if I'm wanting a cleaner
look.

Hubby is also looking for his VTX. That bike has a huge front end
it might look funny, but he's a fan of no windshield and I thought
this might work out for him. After the 350 miles we did last weekend
he figures he needs something (sore neck from full face helmet lift
and buffeting).
 
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Old 05-09-2006, 05:43 PM
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Default RE: Has anyone tried the WindVest windshield?

Had my my WV for a year. They work as advertised.
Price and quality are high. Below, is the 16" clear Wind Vest.


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