I didn't have one and got tired of taking a beating going 80 with the baggers. So I got a properly sized HD quick disconnect compact windshield and its a whole new ballgame.

It takes the wind sound almost out of the equation, I can hear the bike, engine and pipes nicely with it and no more sore neck getting my head bounced around.

I'm sure others have different experiences, but I actually love highway riding now, just thought I'd pass my opinion along. I'm sure I would hate it if it was improperly sized for me and I was going through all of the horror stories we've all seen.

Some folks hate the look of it, but with my sissybar/luggage rack w/ bag, saddlebags, and engine guard, it fits in pretty well.

 

It makes all the difference to me. I think it looks just fine on the right bike, and makes long distance travel much less of a strain.

 

Not only does it work perfect for me. No buffeting. I think it looks great with my saddlebags.

 

I really don't want one but I'm thinking about a detachable windshield for the highway. Most of the roads around here are no big deal, but for some reason the 401 is just miserable.

 

I hate windshields! I hate the way they look, I hate looking through them or over the top of them. I feel like I am in my truck when I use one. I ride alot of miles, I have been nailed by every type of bug in the southeastern U.S., I've driven through storms with high winds but I still don't want to use my windshield. I just feel more free riding windshieldless. Now, I could care less what other people prefer. If you like riding with a windshield ride with a windshield, I don't think it makes someone less of a biker if they use a windshield. I glad you like yours, but me, I'll keep doing my bug research (so far June bugs hurt the worst).

 

I love my windshield. It makes riding a much better experience for me no0w with my injured neck.

 

Hell yeah they do, I got tagged in the ear by one and I had to stop and check, because I got that wet ear feeling, thought I was bleeding from the damn thing.

 

I LOVE my windshield!

 

I have the HD detachable one and yeah, it is definitely a must for me on long rides. It turns it into more of a cruising feeling than fighting the wind all the time. In town though I never ride with it on.

I also like to take the screen off my FF helmet and just ride with some safety rated glasses on for more of a breeze. On the highway I go back to the windscreen and windshield.

 

I will say this to anyone on the fence. If you want to go without the windshield be sure you get good glasses or goggles. I tried 3 or 4 different pairs before I found some good ones to keep the wind out of my eyes. After I found some good glasses I've never thought about using a windshield.