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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by HicCup, Jun 11, 2012.

  1. HicCup

    HicCup Banned A-Hole

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    I am lookin fer a replacement windshield fer my 05 Heritage. I here a lot of good things a about Windvest. Are thay any good? Also I am curuios if angle has any bearing on how well it blocks the wind? If sew, how should it be mounted?

    Thanks, all input is appreciated.
    HicCup, Jun 11, 2012
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  3. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Windvest is a good company
    I have one on My RG

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    hotroadking, Jun 11, 2012
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  4. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    Angle and height has everything to do with protection, buffeting or not of your helmet, and up drafts under the shield. Trial and error are the only way for you to determine what's best for your size and distance between shield and you.

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    Fatboy128, Jun 11, 2012
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    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    The "experts"say the shield should be mounted so as to the top edge is even with your lip or nose. Thats how my Long Ride Shield is adjusted. Many people like to mount them higher so as they actually look through the shield as oppossed to look above it. I preffer the later.JMO
    charlie46, Jun 11, 2012
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  6. HicCup

    HicCup Banned A-Hole

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    What experts are you talking about?
    HicCup, Jun 11, 2012
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  7. baggerpaul

    baggerpaul Well-Known Member

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    those that have lots of riding experience. :roflmao:. its a softail dont need no stincken wind shield . get some nice shades :D
    baggerpaul, Jun 11, 2012
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  8. HicCup

    HicCup Banned A-Hole

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    I have been riding for 10 years. That don't count?:rolleyes:
    HicCup, Jun 11, 2012
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  9. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    windshields are great, cigars last longer...

    Doug at Windvest is a good guy, owner, met him at Bikeweek, 5 of the guys I ride with bought his bagger shields they work.
    I don't think he has a lexan replacement for heritage

    the replacement lexan From Klockwerks is pretty good and you use your hardware it
    has the recurve to move the air around you less buffeting

    http://www.kustombaggers.com/fatboyheritage.htm

    call california phil for prices on klockwerks

    www.harleypartscheap.com
    hotroadking, Jun 11, 2012
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  10. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    10 years! Geez, yer just a "toddler". :roflmao:
    Fatboy128, Jun 12, 2012
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  11. charlie46

    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah it counts...Good start ;)
    charlie46, Jun 12, 2012
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  12. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    hiccup don't let them get at ya, most of these guys
    just ride to starbutts for a mochaflapmychino's
    or over to the local coffee shop and yap all day
    about how tough it was when they were kids,
    walking to school uphill bothways in da snow with
    no shoes and just a grape for lunch....
    hotroadking, Jun 12, 2012
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  13. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    :rolleyes: not trying to get to Hiccup or even breakin them. I apologize if taken that way.

    Now, what's HRKs problem wid da Starlylucks?

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    Fatboy128, Jun 12, 2012
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  14. HarleysLR

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    Nope, it takes 10 years 2 weeks and 3 days to be an expert, unless, well won't even go there...
    and I never drink coffee or anything similar to it....
    windshields are easy to make if you have the hardware.
    HarleysLR, Jun 12, 2012
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  15. baggerpaul

    baggerpaul Well-Known Member

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    :roflmao:ya and dig the car out for dad at 4 am before school . wa wa wa dam gray beard experts. i know one good real biker ol josh bob gonna ride a fn shovel to ohio and kick start that son of a bitch all the way . my fn hero!you go josh !:D
    baggerpaul, Jun 12, 2012
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    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    AND no windshield! :p

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  17. baggerpaul

    baggerpaul Well-Known Member

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    what a bad ass . what do ya think gumba ! rigid shovel all the way to ohio! dont think my back side could take it pass the carolinas! i would need new discs in my lower back just getting to north florida .:eek:
    baggerpaul, Jun 12, 2012
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  18. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    I wouldn't get off the Island on a rigid! The NYC highway ("pot"ways) would make me a cripple!
    Off to Laconia bright and early in the AM. Rain for the day. Grateful for my WINDSHIELD!!!! :roflmao::roflmao:
    Fatboy128, Jun 12, 2012
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  19. baggerpaul

    baggerpaul Well-Known Member

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    Comon ya big wus the wind shield on my bagger is four inches tall good f:roflmao:eek:r looks only! Lol
    baggerpaul, Jun 12, 2012
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    No kidding huh? :roflmao::roflmao:
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 12, 2012
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    But he does have shoes in case it snows....
    MountainCruiser, Jun 12, 2012
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