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Old 04-28-2012, 06:04 AM
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Default Have you ever lost a windshield?

I happened to see on truTV how a motorcyclist lost his windshield while speeding up to escape from police.
That made me think, there are times when I go pretty fast and sometimes I have my Memphis Shades attached.
 
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Old 04-28-2012, 06:52 AM
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Seriously?? Unless it isn't installed properly, I don't see how someone could lose their windshield just by going fast.
 
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Old 04-28-2012, 07:21 AM
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I have "lost" 2 windshields. One from a rock (fist sized) thrown up by a Semi, and the other from a Pheasant. Both windshields broke but stayed on the bike and most likely saved my life. I won't ride at highway speed anymore without a windshield.
 
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I never lost one. But I did leave one at the side of the road once.
 
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Old 04-28-2012, 09:03 AM
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No, but I did leave one shoved up the *** of some asshat that made fun of guys that ride with shields.
 
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Old 04-28-2012, 09:36 AM
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I hear that comment every so often: pure BS. I use a Memphis Shades with quick detach, and never have had a problem. Just like everything else on a bike, check the hardware occasionally and you're good to go.
 
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Old 04-28-2012, 10:35 AM
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Never lost one, but did have one stolen off my Ultra at Daytona at Bikefest
 
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