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Old 04-15-2009 | 08:36 PM
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Default Windshield on a Sporty-Weird or Not

I have an 08 Sportster 883 Custom. I have some bad discs in my neck and sometimes riding in the wind really aggravates this condition. Does anybody have a small but effective windshield that won't look odd on a sporty? If so I'd like to see some pics.
 
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Old 04-15-2009 | 09:22 PM
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Im in the same boat as you kinda. Herniated lower disc's in back. Im finally getting a windshield to put on my bike( its on order) should be here in 10 days. I went with the quick release supersport shield from HD.
 
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Old 04-15-2009 | 09:32 PM
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Had the same bike, I put a HD Quick Detach windshield on it. Looked just fine.
 
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Old 04-15-2009 | 10:03 PM
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The quick detach harley shields look the best in my opinion and you don't have to leave ANY hardware behind on the forks. I really like mine for long rides. It definately makes things more comfortable. Most of the time, it is off, but to work and weekend rides its on...
 
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Old 04-15-2009 | 10:12 PM
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Wife has one on her '08 Sporty and don't have one my '93. Pics in my gallery.

Get one if it fits your needs and riding style.

Detachable gives you quick options.
 
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Old 04-15-2009 | 10:15 PM
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Here's mine, and it's on my bike in the sig pic. I usally only put it on the bike for trips.


 
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Old 04-15-2009 | 10:18 PM
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I use mine when I am going on a long trip. It's nice to have and makes those long runs far less fatiguing. I have the Harley fork mount that looks similar to a Memphis shades and it comes off or on in about 2 minutes.
 
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Old 04-15-2009 | 11:53 PM
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Got the HD QD for the Nightster. Use it in cold weather, if I might hit rain, or when my tendinitis is bothering me. As said above, no hardware left on the bike. Takes about 1 minute to put it on, and 30 seconds to take it off.
 
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Old 04-16-2009 | 08:31 AM
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Who cares if it looks odd,would rather have something odd and be riding
 
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Old 04-16-2009 | 09:19 AM
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Here are a couple pics of mine with a Memphis Shade wind shield.

http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/j...ent=LilBlu.jpg

http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/j...nt=LilBlu2.jpg
 


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