Have a 08xl1200c w/ detachable windshield.&nbsp\\; Have not been satisfied with the ride...&nbsp\\; Test drove a 03xl883 Hugger for the wife today w/o a windshield and it drove better than my 08.&nbsp\\; Got home and took my 08's windshield off and went for a ride....&nbsp\\; The ride is much better w/o the windshield.&nbsp\\; I still can't believe it...&nbsp\\; Has anyone else noticed such a thing?

 

havent gotten the windshield for mine yet. Waiting on the weather to get colder.

 

Love the ride with out it. But probably in the fall when the bug get back in the air more I'll put it back on.

 

My windshield is only on if I think I'll need it, (long rides or if the bugs are out) otherwise no windshield for me. I guess you kinda have to get used to it.

 

Three things can cause problems for riders with windshields. Improper height, improper angle, and no lowers. I had a bike back in the 80's that had a windshield on it. Never could get it set right. And at speeds over 60 mph, caused the entire front end to wobble. Ruined me forever on windshields.