No mixed message, I don't like them. However, I can see the practicality of having one. I could justify spending $100 for practical reasons, but just not $300 at this time.

 

Back in my pre Harley days, I didnt want one...then I took a rock in the face....that changed everything...

Only put it on when on the freeways....

 

To sum this situation up its like this some think its not cool to have a windshield. Some cant live without it. Others say cost to much. Bottom line is were back to where it always goes bikers choice. your bike your money your choice. I have to agree a windshield on some bikes looks kind of out of place I cant see one on a deuce or I think they look kind of bad on a sporster. This is just my personal opinion. I have owned bikes that I would not think of having a windshields on. But on my deluxe I feel it can handle it without taking away from the total package. I feel that there is two ways to do this one is for the looks and the other is for the job the windshield does. Jumping around town who needs it but maybe on a cross country ride its very useful the great thing about them is its off and on in a minute and can be used any time you please. I always said i would never own one but I got one now and have to admit I really like it on this ride

 

After a couple of months of riding my RK, I broke the windshield (dont ask, as it was a "Home Improvement" moment). After about 20 miles of riding w/o one, I couldn't believe how spoiled I had become, and couldn't wait to replace it.

 

I have one, but take it off for city riding. I'm glad I have it though. Makes those highway rides a helluva lot more enjoyable. I hate holding on for dear life. I admit, it doesn't look nearly as cool, but I find as I age I'm willing to sacrifice a bit of cool, for a bit of comfort! It doesn't look as cool with the rider's or passenger's seat & backrest on it either, but I certainly wouldn't ask the OL to sit on the fender, and bugger her back up, so the bike looks cooler while we're riding. Besides, the stuff comes off in about 5 minutes. If I want to show off the "cool factor", it is easy to do.

 

After having gravel and rocks spit up at me from 18 wheelers out on the highway, in the city too, too many times to count, I'll never ride without a windshield.

 

The best money I spent this year was for my new Windvest.
I won't ride one more mile again without a windshield.