First Ride with Windshield
#21
03-14-2007, 10:33 AM
#22
03-14-2007, 03:09 PM
RE: First Ride with Windshield
ORIGINAL: chicksryd2
I just got a detachable windshield, and I have absolutely no plans to take it off anytime soon! Every time I hear a rock bounce off or see a bug splatter, I'm that much more grateful it's not me they're hitting. And it's very niceto not have to fight the wind from knocking me off my bikewhenever I go 70 mph.
On the height thing, I'm short enough that my field of vision is below the top edge of W/S, so there's no distortion in my view, and I don't have to adjust my posture.
Take care!
I just got a detachable windshield, and I have absolutely no plans to take it off anytime soon! Every time I hear a rock bounce off or see a bug splatter, I'm that much more grateful it's not me they're hitting. And it's very niceto not have to fight the wind from knocking me off my bikewhenever I go 70 mph.
On the height thing, I'm short enough that my field of vision is below the top edge of W/S, so there's no distortion in my view, and I don't have to adjust my posture.
Take care!
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#23
03-16-2007, 07:32 PM
#24
03-17-2007, 02:38 AM
RE: First Ride with Windshield
I second this comment...MAN! Wish they all could be California [sm=happy046.gif]
ORIGINAL: Splatter
Yep -- your posture looks fine. [sm=smiley20.gif]
ORIGINAL: chicksryd2
On the height thing, I'm short enough that my field of vision is below the top edge of W/S, so there's no distortion in my view, and I don't have to adjust my posture.
On the height thing, I'm short enough that my field of vision is below the top edge of W/S, so there's no distortion in my view, and I don't have to adjust my posture.
#25
03-29-2007, 12:10 AM
RE: First Ride with Windshield
I have the HD quick-detach on my '06 WG and love it. Probably won't take it off. It has a trim, sporty look, and almost invisible- very little metal. I hit a swarm of bee's on my "other" bike a long time ago and had to stopREALLY fast because a few of those suckers got inside my full-face shielded helmet!! Don't know how I didn't get stung!
#28
03-29-2007, 01:25 PM
RE: First Ride with Windshield
I agree with you on the highway thing. I have been thinking about getting one but I haven't yet, I have other priorities. I tell you one thing that is interesting though is riding without one at 100 mph. Definitely fun.
Oh and where can I find someone like chicksryd2 in my area? YOWZA.
Oh and where can I find someone like chicksryd2 in my area? YOWZA.
#29
03-29-2007, 04:45 PM
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RE: First Ride with Windshield
I have the windshield with the cut outs for the passing lamps. I used it for a bit, but didn't like the buffeting i was getting with the higher speeds.
I did like the more relaxed feeling it gave me, but the look isn't my speed. It's tucked away now in the windshield bag. The Sporty is a twisties and mild weather commuter now.
I did like the more relaxed feeling it gave me, but the look isn't my speed. It's tucked away now in the windshield bag. The Sporty is a twisties and mild weather commuter now.
#30
03-31-2007, 10:28 AM
RE: First Ride with Windshield
Last weekend I took an extended ride over to the Smoky Mountains. (See Ride Report from The Dragon) That was my first trip since I got the quick detach w/s. I loved it on the 200 mile ride over. Average speed was around 75mph. I didn't have an issue with my elbow, which had become quite a problem, and there was no fatigue factor. When I got to my buddies place, I was totally fresh and ready to go ride in the Mountains. However, the first thing I did, was take the w/s off. It stayed in his kitchen/garage until I packed up for my return trip. I highly doubt I'll ever use it around town, and on short trips in the area, but for interstate trips of more than 50 miles or so, it will be on there.