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Old 09-07-2006 | 08:25 PM
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Is there a speed rating for the quick detach windshields? Curious when I sould expect the clamps to give up and have the windshield shear my head off just above my nose.
 
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Old 09-07-2006 | 08:44 PM
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If you are talking about the HD quick detach windshield, mine was stable and held on fine at 103 mph. Please understand that this was just for a short blast, I do not make a habit out of riding that fast all the time.

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Old 09-07-2006 | 09:11 PM
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Default RE: Speed rating for quick detach windshield?

Yes, HD quick detach and I don't maintain speeds like that for long either. But.........every once in a while it seems necessary for one reason or another, so figured I'd ask.

Thanks.
 
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Old 09-07-2006 | 09:58 PM
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Mechanically "impossible" in theory... but sh*t happens all the time, don't trust it for long periods at high speeds.

Ride safe.

Best regards.
 
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Old 09-07-2006 | 10:19 PM
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Default RE: Speed rating for quick detach windshield?

If you look at how it mounts, it can't come off at speed. The pressure from the wind will keep it in place.
 
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Old 09-07-2006 | 10:34 PM
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Going fast should,nt be a problem but stopping to fast -that could be a problem.
 
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Old 09-08-2006 | 12:39 AM
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Default RE: Speed rating for quick detach windshield?

Ive tested mine up to 95....
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Is there a speed rating for the quick detach windshields? Curious when I sould expect the clamps to give up and have the windshield shear my head off just above my nose.
 
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Old 09-08-2006 | 12:44 AM
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Default RE: Speed rating for quick detach windshield?

Just don’t exceed the speed limit while using reverse and you should be ok.
 
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Old 09-08-2006 | 12:45 AM
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108 and everything above my nose is still present...
 
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