Help me decide on small windshield
#1
04-19-2009, 08:45 PM
Help me decide on small windshield
I know it's my decision, but I need more advice.
When I first got my 06 1200-C I got the HD QD tall And it looked way to big and I got a lot of wind that would up-draft from under the shield and up my chest and wiggle my glasses all day long. Last year I got the QD short and the wind problem is a little better but still there, and I still think this one looks to big on my Sporty. I don't like the look of all the metal strips in the shield ether . Good when it's cold out and for keeping my arms and back from getting tired, but that's about it.
I put 250 miles on it Friday and that wind coming up from under just about drove me nuts. When I hold my arm out in front of my chest it stops, but I cant do that all day long.
Now for warm summer weather,I'm looking for a small one that will take some of the wind off my chest and help rest my arms and back, and not hit me from under so hard, and still have a sporty look. I'm going to keep the HD shield for the Michigan early spring and late fall cold weather. I have been looking in to this for the last 2 weeks, from what I have been told and read the Tombstone at $ 45, may be a good one for me and it's the least expensive. I don't think it's the best looking small shield but a lot better looking then my big HD shield. I like the look of the 'Windvest' and the 'Switchblade Deflector' but at $ 340, to expensive. I like the 'Del Ray' $ 130, and the 'N.C. Deflector Screen' at $ 115, too. I like the look of the 'NC Flyscreen' $ 135, but it looks to small to work. Most fairings don't fit a custom for some reason but I don't think they would go well with my custom anyway.
I have got some info so far, but I'm looking for all the advice I can get. Would be great if any of you had pics of small shields on your bikes...
Thanks.
When I first got my 06 1200-C I got the HD QD tall And it looked way to big and I got a lot of wind that would up-draft from under the shield and up my chest and wiggle my glasses all day long. Last year I got the QD short and the wind problem is a little better but still there, and I still think this one looks to big on my Sporty. I don't like the look of all the metal strips in the shield ether . Good when it's cold out and for keeping my arms and back from getting tired, but that's about it.
I put 250 miles on it Friday and that wind coming up from under just about drove me nuts. When I hold my arm out in front of my chest it stops, but I cant do that all day long.
Now for warm summer weather,I'm looking for a small one that will take some of the wind off my chest and help rest my arms and back, and not hit me from under so hard, and still have a sporty look. I'm going to keep the HD shield for the Michigan early spring and late fall cold weather. I have been looking in to this for the last 2 weeks, from what I have been told and read the Tombstone at $ 45, may be a good one for me and it's the least expensive. I don't think it's the best looking small shield but a lot better looking then my big HD shield. I like the look of the 'Windvest' and the 'Switchblade Deflector' but at $ 340, to expensive. I like the 'Del Ray' $ 130, and the 'N.C. Deflector Screen' at $ 115, too. I like the look of the 'NC Flyscreen' $ 135, but it looks to small to work. Most fairings don't fit a custom for some reason but I don't think they would go well with my custom anyway.
I have got some info so far, but I'm looking for all the advice I can get. Would be great if any of you had pics of small shields on your bikes...
Thanks.
#2
04-20-2009, 07:08 AM
Hey
I seem to be getting out the wrong message. I'm not looking for a new shield just because of the wind problem, it's manly because I hate how the HD shield looks on my bike. Just want a small more sporty looking shield that will keep some of the wind off my chest, so I can relax my arms and back. I'm keeping the HD shield for cold weather...
I seem to be getting out the wrong message. I'm not looking for a new shield just because of the wind problem, it's manly because I hate how the HD shield looks on my bike. Just want a small more sporty looking shield that will keep some of the wind off my chest, so I can relax my arms and back. I'm keeping the HD shield for cold weather...
#4
04-20-2009, 04:24 PM
jag1886
Just last night I had a piece of cake and I got to eat it too, it was very good.
As for the shield, I'm not looking to stop all the wind and up-drafts just want to cut down on that hard hit in the chest. I like the feel of the wind, just don't want to feel like I'm being pulled off the bike.
I'm I asking for to much???
Just last night I had a piece of cake and I got to eat it too, it was very good.
As for the shield, I'm not looking to stop all the wind and up-drafts just want to cut down on that hard hit in the chest. I like the feel of the wind, just don't want to feel like I'm being pulled off the bike.
I'm I asking for to much???
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