2 days with windshield, pros and cons so far
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2 days with windshield, pros and cons so far
So I got a windshield off ebay for my heritage ($49) and slapped it on. After about 100 miles here are my observations.
PROS:
Much less wind pushing me off the seat on my chest
Relaxed hands
Cold morning commute, shield kept wind off my hands for the most part
Fewer bugs
Less road debris hitting me in the face
Higher speeds are more comfortable
Much less wind noise in 1/2 helmet
CONS:
Buffeting, but if I put my feet on top of the crash bar it mostly goes away
Wind gusts seem to move me around more
Hear engine "things" I never heard before (Paranoid?)
Doesn't look as "sporty"
Drive faster (if that is a con!)
No wind in the face feeling of riding.
For now, I think I will leave it on, at least for the commutes..
PROS:
Much less wind pushing me off the seat on my chest
Relaxed hands
Cold morning commute, shield kept wind off my hands for the most part
Fewer bugs
Less road debris hitting me in the face
Higher speeds are more comfortable
Much less wind noise in 1/2 helmet
CONS:
Buffeting, but if I put my feet on top of the crash bar it mostly goes away
Wind gusts seem to move me around more
Hear engine "things" I never heard before (Paranoid?)
Doesn't look as "sporty"
Drive faster (if that is a con!)
No wind in the face feeling of riding.
For now, I think I will leave it on, at least for the commutes..
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LOL..fact is...I rarely take mine off now...aside from a look cool local breakfast meet. I almost feel naked without it.Besides, I'm not so sure the Heritage or a Luxe make me think of being "sporty" anyway.
The buffeting is a combination of the height of that windshield and your helmet. You may need to try a higher shield, or as you said, just slide down, even try a different helmet if you have a few. I had back and arm fatigue on my Luxe before the back rest and shield...virtually none now on long rides.
The buffeting is a combination of the height of that windshield and your helmet. You may need to try a higher shield, or as you said, just slide down, even try a different helmet if you have a few. I had back and arm fatigue on my Luxe before the back rest and shield...virtually none now on long rides.
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