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Old 07-05-2010, 01:46 PM
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I have Memphis Shades on mine. i can't speak for your model but I like mine and the company was easy to work with. You have to order through a dealer - no direct sales.
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 05:37 PM
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I ordered the 14" Windvest this last Friday and am really excited to get it. Got it from Coolwindshields.com Mark, was who I talked too and said I would really like this shield. Sure hope he is right cause like it's been said many times they are not cheap.
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 05:50 PM
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Memphis Shades here for my softail.. Best one that I've tried... Rio Grande model..
Once you put it on I doubt that you will want to take it off.
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 06:56 PM
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I've had the 14" for 2 years now, still looks great, works great too.
It's taken 40k miles worth of road trash, rocks, been sand blasted many times and I still can't find a nick in it anywhere.
 
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First off I was a "never have a w/s on my bike" kind of guy. But it is so windy where I live I got tired of getting beat by the wind. They are kind of expensive but imo they are made out of top quality materials and well worth it.
I bought a hd detachable when I bought my 06 FXST and it was horrible. I sold it and got a 16" clear windvest, best mod I have made to the bike. No buffeting, doesn't look fugly, keeps the wind from beating on your chest and the bugs and rocks out of your face and teeth. I really appreciate when I am running into a strong headwind and the wv is taking the beating instead of me.
Also, no eye tearing or wind noise in your ears and I can hear my pipes at 80 MPH like I am sitting at a stop light. I can even hear the tread on my rear tire whine when I lean in corners at 40-50 MPH. That freaked me out at first, couldn't figure out what the hell that noise was! Hope this helps.
 
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sorry that is butt ugly, why not just buy a bagger
 
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Does the hardware leave marks on the handlebars?
 
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Wife has had a couple and currently runs a 14 inch smoked one on her Low Rider - the clear version is nearly impossible to see. She won't ride without it. They are very well made and worth every penny.

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