Motorcycle Windshield vs NO Windshield
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- Опубликовано: 25 апр 2019
- The difference between a motorcycle with a windshield vs a motorcycle without a windshield. I know when I was in the market to buy a new motorcycle that this information wasn't really available so I planned on making this video for a while.
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That windscreen transition is in fact on point 👍
John Maxwell I thought you might appreciate that.
@@GearsGadgets okay I just went and watched the whole thing & yeah I 100% agree with you. I was saying if you were to have a different take then what you did, only then would you most likely be a psychopath lol. But yeah we pretty much had the same exact reaction when hitting that interstate, for me it wasnt that the wind was too strong, it was more of me being tempted to let go just go like I'm Jax Teller just so I could get warm again by lol. But I had no idea how much it actually affected the ride until I took mine off the other day because I love the way it looks without the windshield but boy that interstate is a different animal without ol Windy on there to protect us. I see no negative side to the windshield & I'm in Arkansas so when it's hot it don't matter that windshield ain't going to do much to change the temperature, that humidity ain't no joke
I rode for years without a windshield until I finally tried one...just the reduction in road debris had me sold...& the wind redirection is awesome too...the more relaxed you can be, the better the ride will be...but you also need the right windshield for you & the bike you're riding too, one size windshield doesn't fit all...
I agree with your assessment. I took mine off my Honda VTX 1800 for a day and promptly reinstalled it. North of 80 mph riding requires more hand grip and ab tension. It handles better but doesn't go well with the upright seating position. I found myself moving my feet to the back pegs to properly hold on at faster speeds. 😆
Even me the back pegs lowers your body and head . I do the same .
For me, it's aesthetics. Cruisers looks so much better without the windshield. I keep mine on in the winter, but take it off in summer.
The windscreen makes a huge difference, and it comes in very handy during rain riding!
Good video...
Totally agree with the points youve mentioned...
I guess windshield is more of a safety device than comfort on highways because without a windshield I feel distracted fighting the windblast and might've lost focus from road at times...
Great point!
Sweet video bro. I agree 100%. I’ve rode my Vstar 650 without its windshield a few times and as you said, at lower speeds it’s nice to have that “full effect” of the wind against you but most of my driving is a 35-40 minute commute to work going 70mph and that force can become tiresome to work against at times. I’ve had those “real bikers” tell me how much cooler the bike looks without it and I’d agree but how much fun does riding become if your working at it more than necessary. Isn’t that why we all buy bikes? For the enjoyment and fun of riding. Again great content 👍🏻. Stay safe bro 🤙🏻😎
Thanks Quentin Qdub Webb, I appreciate it!!!
Appreciate the video, rode with the guys yesterday on my Street Scrambler, they all have bigger bikes with windscreens, I got hammered when we were on the highway, I mean to the point where it was a little scary, getting a second bike in August, it'll defenitely have better wind protection for the days I know I'm going on long rides.
Thanks Mr. Carter. I appreciate it.
I rode for decades without a WS. Got a bike with one, and WHAT A DIFFERENCE. The costs of a little affect on the steering (sometimes), the looks, (subjective), and whatever else, are far outweighed (for me) by the comfort and protection they offer. Good video.
The standard windscreen on my Suzuki 200cc was a wind-cannon torture device; it took all the wind at 60mph and funneled it, like a firehose, right to my face. I finally took it off and fell in love with the bike all over again. Also, on such a light bike, that big windscreen was like a sail on a hobie cat sailboat, and felt really unsafe in strong crosswinds and gusts.
Great vid man, I recently switched from a cruiser to a sports bike and I love using the bike with the wind screen removed but highway long distances suck. I installed it back on but I angle it way back to reduce the wind buffeting. Even a small one seems like it will work.
Great topic. I completely agree. I bought a Road King because I like the ability to remove it. Most of my riding is on country backroads where the speeds rarely exceed 70 mph and even then, not for long stretches. If I am going to be on an interstate though, the windshield goes on.
I have some mild arthritis in my knuckles and at interstate speeds, even doing a perpetual crunch to keep my hands as light as I can on the bars, all the joints in my fingers start aching in short order.
One thing I do in hotter weather is pour a bottle of water on my tee shirt. I wear a perforated jacket and as it evaporates, I get air conditioning, regardless of the outside temp...until it dries off anyway.
I just bought a new windscreen with a vent in it. My hope is that it'll flow enough air next summer that I don't even need to take it off.
Thanks Saddlebag. Sorry to hear about the arthritis. Ride safe!!
hi, I've noticed you would prefer to let the windshield on all the time, why not a street glide? (I'm thinking on getting a Harley next summer). regards!
Thank you for making this video. Great thoughts and commentary on the differences.
My pleasure!
I agree with all points you made, including the machismo "real biker" comments. I feel the same way. Riding for 55 years. Nothing to prove. Also, you nailed it on the speed need too. Over 60, 65mph, you really start noticing the wind resistance. At 80mph, it's a hang-on. 70 and below, not that bad.
I remember the first time I rode my Indian chief (no wind screen) on the highway. It was so enthralling but I felt beat up for almost a week afterwards.
You deserve a million scrubsdrivers with that transition 00:20.
At high speeds without a wind shield my ass lifts off the seat! It's unnerving, it makes riding a job rather then a pleasure!
I agree
I feel like the wind is trying to pull me off the bike, and spin my helmet around at 60mph. With 15mph winds... You look a lot more comfortable than me at 50mph..Great video..
Dude great job you are right there isn't very many video out there talking about this awesome video love how you laid it out for the viewer I ride a sport bike so this docent really apply to me but I still watched the whole video because it was freakin interesting as heck💯😂
Twowheelwilly appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching. I’m going to do some sport bike riding soon.
@@GearsGadgets Fantastic brother can't wait;)
So. Tx p.o.v. I just got my wind shield about 2 weeks ago. I'll tell u at 95+ degree weather wearing a mesh motorcycle jacket I found myself drenched in sweat. The lack of air flow was not good. I dislike the buffeting on the helmet. I thought it was worse than not having a windshield. Now I do recommend it for the winter months and longer (more than 60 miles) road trips. Other than that the shield came off and placed back in the box. Even though the air at 95+ degree weather is hot, when ur sweating it feels good and still cools u down as compared to no air flow with the wind shield.
fair enough.
you just answered the question which have been bugging me for a while. thanks for the info.
I live outside Tucson. I don’t think I want to ride without a windshield. Not to mention the rocks wherever. You just have to be really careful. Good video, thanks!
Really good video mate!
again, totally agree on the shield . I ride to work everyday also (mine is for work and recreation) and we are also touring riders. It's miserable without a shield. Pushes on your head so bad, your exhausted by the end of a ride. A nice feature of my Indian Roadmaster and my Victory Vision, the windshields are power adjustable. I can lower it and look over it or raise it and look through it with the push of a button .
Yeah I like the idea of the power adjustable windscreens, really a great feature. Also, yeah the Heritage on the highway without a windshield is pretty rough.
@@GearsGadgets This has helped me a lot. I got a 2019 Fatboy 3 days ago and planning to break it on a 500km one-way ride to Durban and been agonizing about getting a shield. Will get one fitted tomorrow before I leave, a 19" to be exact.
Tinnitus makes me think twice about windshields. Surprisingly I have less noise to my helmet without a windshield. So I prefer to take the wind to my body rather than helmet. I took my Triumph Long Haul Windshield off my T120 Bonneville. The last decent windshield I ever had was on a BMW R1200RT, but who wants to ride those all their life... Windshields and helmets are a personal choice, very difficult to generalise and learnt through long experience. Thanks for helping us think about some of the issues. Cheers.
Interesting take with Tinnitus, I could see the logic behind that having clean air vs buffeting off a windscreen.
Gears & Gadgets - yes it’s taken me a long time to realise I’m better off without a windshield as long as it’s clean air. On the T120 it also looks better without a windshield in my opinion.
i have a '79 Sportster, and 70-80mph means I have to crouch; I'm also constantly wriggling the handgrips back on, so a screen would definitely help on the motorways. The weather's invariably awful in England as well. Looks wise, one of my earliest influences was Eddie in the Rock Horror Picture Show, and his WLA had a screen, so screens are cool.
I can see the value of a windscreen at high speeds. For around town and leisurely riding I’d probably go without. My bike doesn’t have a windshield so I don’t know any better. I would think that if the bike wasn’t meant to have on it would negatively effect how the bike performs.
F.N.G Moto possibly. I know my bike is more comfortable with it on for the most part. I could see why people say once you ride with a windscreen you can’t go back.
Thanks for your point of view.
My pleasure
Thinking about getting a windscreen for my FXDC. Good video.
I have come here today as I'm about to take my Heritage from Ireland to Spain and it's warm there. The only reason I'm debating leaving it at home is the buffeting in the helmet. But I've a couple of hours riding motorways and can take my team. I think I'll keep it on as the road debris is an issue with an open face helmet . Thanks. Same bike as yours and I do love it off riding around home.
I hate windscreens because the one on mine was so big it acted like a sail. I live on the seaside so we're prone to strong winds. While parked, a gust of wind blew it aside and made it break
Come to Kansas. We very seldom have days without 15 mph winds!!!
That sounds terrible. I would love to meet up with @watchJRgo at some point.
Just ordered an El Paso wind shield for my 1200 iron. Really didn't want too but after riding today I decided to go ahead and get it. I plan on doing some miles this year. Quick release and it's off for city riding.
Johnny Striple yeah it’s nice to have a quick detach so you can pull it easily.
Johnny Striple How’s it working out for you?
My opinion on a windshield? It saves your equilibrium from bouncing all over the place. Especially during highway riding. I have one on my Roadstar and it takes away from its looks. But safety is paramount while riding.
Helpful vid. I like your "outro" ..still riding and leaving us wanting more.
Thanks Pete!! I appreciate the kind words.
I think some of it is a.personal choice, and also myself I'm not used to having one I had an electraglide 20 years ago and it was ok, but I feel happier on my Dyna. And my 57 without one, I have worn a full face helmet for the last 20 years also and that makes a difference. Whatever makes anyone happy, because that's what its all about in the end. FTW
great video thank you!
My pleasure!
Real cruise for me its about 50 mph ,(without windshield ) over then that its not really enjoyable.
Yeah I would agree with that.
I started on naked sports bikes, Motorways with no windscreens. Got an ADV bike with a windscreen and it's terrible, Loads of bikes if not all in the ADV get buffeting with the windscreen, I was totally unused to this. So took the windscreen back off
in my youth, my motorcycle had no windshield. So when I got my Harley Heritage recently with a windshield.. I find it very nice, still get a good breeze. It is easy to remove, and I've tried it that way a few times. Decided I like the windshield on the Heritage
Yeah I agree the windshield on the heritage is the way I leave the bike 99% of the time but I also do mostly highway miles.
@@GearsGadgets It's nice having the ability to quickly remove it, and remove the saddle bags.. just quickly changes the character of the motorcycle. Having gotten use to the windshield though, I feel like riding without it, makes the ride ALL ABOUT THE WIND. maybe I just got old LOL
Good video and agree with your assessment. I do not rock a windshield or fairing. I have rode plenty of motorcycles that do. I miss the air . Again to each their own!
Be blessed.
Sorry for the super late reply Razz Rasmussen.
I apologize for not responding WAY sooner.
When replacing your windshield, Have you tried anything off stock size? Bigger, wider ,taller. ?
Good video.
Was it quieter without the windshield though? The windshield that came with my bike was for a shorter person and it's loud as hell even with a good helmet. I have a taller windshield on order
Usually helps with the sound bc the wind isn't going under your helmet
Holding on to my Cruiser at 75mph is not fun for me at age 69, I had to get a Backrest. On the minor roads I like 55mph because it’s a Cruiser so I Cruise. 😎
I can imagine lol
A tip that works for me, I avoid to ride/drive behind a truck (when possible), they lose up a tons of debris due to winds or vibration or bumps in the road add to that hey can transport rubbish and they end up most of the time in the construction sites, so their tires are full of all kinds of the small debris just waiting for that high speed on highway to find it is next victim...
On the motorcycle, if I'm stuck behind a truck outside the city in small roads, I stop on the side (when possible) for a minute let few cars pass me and then ride behind them, cars have much more protection not the riders.
I totally agree with you.
Good tip I usually drive in town so I guess I'd have to find out about semi debris on the highway the hard way. Thanks for the heads up I'll keep that in mind 😜
Hey, man. Just got my bike and I was looking for someone with the same opinion as me. You nailed it. I think that is a Heritage? It looks just like the one I got. Up to 60 I enjoy it without the windscreen. Beyond that I do not think its worth it. I feel like I have less control over the bike and its just uncomfortable. It is not uncommon for my rides to exceed 75 going all the way up to 100 due to traffic flow. I'd rather not feel like I'm hanging on. That's just me though. I'm going to keep trying without the windscreen, however, because - I am - one of those people you describe, but safety will always come first and its unlikely I will be traveling without the windscreen if I know I will be riding on the highways.
Thank you Solidusbucket
Tldr: If most of your riding is 70mph+ highway, or the temperature is very hot or very cold, keep the shield on, for anything else you are better off taking the shield off? Plus from my point of view, cruisers look substantially better without shields and fairings over/around the headlight, so I know what I'll be doing...
I’ve been riding naked bikes up until a couple weeks ago I traded it in for a HD dyna switchback. And let me just say, the bike looks a lot better without the windscreen but man the does the functionality of it make up for it. I took it off for the first time today since I’ve had it to go for a 70moh ride and I definitely won’t be doing it again unless i plan on sticking to lower speeds.
I use to ride with a windshield and thought I could never ride without one but with a full helmet I can do without it’s a lot more fun riding without the windshield, more like your on a motorcycle
I can see that point of view as well.
thanks for the info my man
No problem, happy to help.
I think fairings and windshields allow you to ride at a higher average speed on the highway. everyone I ride with has a windshield or fairing and 80 Is about the average speed when we're on the highway usually several hundred miles a day. so, unless I wanna feel beat down when we get where were going, I'm gonna need that windscreen. like you said, 60 and below is no problem at all without wind protection. some friends I know road from VA to CA and back on Bonnevilles and a Honda shadow with zero wind protection, but, they stuck to back roads almost exclusively and took weeks to do it (lower speed) so they were completely fine. on the flip side, some guys in my club are getting ready to run to cali and back, taking 5 days to do it, including partying in cali for 2 days. for that, your gonna need some wind protection. or your ass is gonna get beat the whole way lol
I agree super16g123. Thanks for the comment.
I took my windshield off my Road King going on a hour interstate ride, I did not like it! It’s good to take it off, riding around town and such but on a highway trip I would not want to go without my windshield.
Windscreens tend to cause horrible buffeting on my helmet. I'm experimenting with different windscreens on my HD roadster. But most times, it seems that no wind screen gives the smoothest wind without shaking my helmet.
Yea I feel like people are really dumb and don't noticed they are killing their earing. It's really hard to get that sweet spot with the windscreen sometimes
I agree, my only experience to eliminate buffeting is either no windshield, or the tallest windshield i can find, sporty looking windshields and looking over windshields always gave me buffeting
Just a quick point. Some bikes just produce dirty air without a windshield. When I had my 07 Heritage I couldn't stand riding it without its windshield above about 40 mph. But my wife has a 48 special and it's much cleaner air. Not that I would want to ride it on a long trip? But she has done 200 mile days on it a few times and she seems ok with it! I will stick to my road glide!
True (Sorry for the late reply, trying to catch up on old comments I missed)
I’ve been riding for a couple years have never had a windshield. Think I’m going to order one however.
Big bugs and rocks hurt
I live here in Denver in the cooler months I put my windscreen on. I suppose if I rode more highway miles I would probably leave it on all year round
Imagine it is raining, driving on a busy road at 35-50kmh only, then the motorbike in front of you is kicking mud and debris (some stones maybe) on a normal road, going on your body, face (and mouth).
That's why you need a windshield.
You don't need to drive really fast to have a windshield. You need it for safety.
So I don't know if I got it right, I never had a windshield, but I feel like I'm working as a parachute for the bike with all the wind hitting my chest, it feels like the bike slows down too much, I've been thinking about getting a windshield, I have the idea that it might help the bike not to get slowed down by the wind and reach more speed when it's windy, but some people told me that the winshield slows them down, I don't know what to think 😐
I too live in a desert type environment and I like a wind screen for the exact same reasons, comfort and protection. My wind screen has been hit by countless stones and pebbles coming up from the highway especially behind large trucks carrying gravel or other debris. Better all that crap hit the wind screen than my face.
I ride a naked at 70-75 all the way to work, Im looking for a windscreen to fit it lol. That wind starts to hurt the neck and shoulders after a few months of daily trips.
it depends on the bike because some bikes have been designed in a way that most of the wind gets deflected through the headlights or the seat positions it will not make you feel the wind at all
True
The good thing about it is you are able to remove it any time and put it back.
100%
I've got a summer screen on my Bonneville and I'm 6'4" and the screen doesn't help much on the interstate because it's too short. When I hit 70 I have to hold tight. Most of my riding is backroads and side streets and rural stuff. So I'm going to take mine off.
Good video. Multiple comments I would have.
Sometimes it depends on a persons age. Young people want the 'cool' factor and no windshield. I've been riding from my teens and now age 66. My first two bikes had no windshield. But I wore helmets. And they were not heavy rock states like AZ. So I rarely if ever had a rock thrown up. And if I went fast, I tended to lean into the wind. More sporty. Now I use a windshield that is removable and I highly prefer a medium size one. No windshield and I feel like a become the windshield.
Living in TX for many years now, a helmet optional state, I find I mostly don't wear one unless I go touring multi state. And I wouldn't want to do that without a windshield. If a rock flew up the windshield would deflect it.
I also figure if speed is what a person is after, maybe the windshield would slow the bike down some. I have to assume so since I never saw a drag bike with a windshield.
Also different size windshields will affect things. I have a larger size and I actual got more buffeting with it so I didn't like it as much. So I stick with the medium one.
Great input but just food for thought. The windscreen is extremely helpful in performance and a lot of drag bikes have them or have the front fairings shaped in an extreme version of one as they lay in almost flat position
I have a question! I am very tall 6’4’’ and i am getting such violent buffeting on 1 gen vstrom with the stock windscreen that it makes me think about quitting riding. Were talking headaches, blurry vision and spinniness. I read online that buying a big aftermarket windscreen does not solve the problem for some tall riders, and they are expensive as hell. I never had this problem while i was learning to ride, all school bikes were naked with no screen bikes. I started having issues as soon as i bought the vstrom. So im thinking why not just remove all that “protection”? If its wind pressure versus straight up throwing up or fainting from violent head dribbling im getting i’d go with the first one..I would be very greatful if anyone gives me some feedback on the subject! :)
For sure, everyone has different needs. If it’s that bad for you, I would remove the windscreen, try that first before giving up on motorcycles is my advice.
I have been experimenting with a wind screen on my HD Roadster, and I'm finding that I'm simply happier without it at all. The buffeting that the wind screen causes is so uncomfortable and loud that the ride becomes unenjoyable. And the only advantage I can see is to keep the cold off my upper body, if I can stand the wind buffeting. But for now, in the summer months, I'm going with no windshield at all. In the fall, however, I'll start experimenting again to possibly extend my riding season here in north east PA.. good luck and I hope you find what works best for you.
Windscreen makes a big difference on an electric bike for range. So glad my bike came with one.
Hlo I want to fix this one in my bike for wind bcoz of shaking of bike in wind so it will help me or not bro
It's still all nice and cozy with that full face helmet. Try the same thing with a 3/4, or especially a half helmet - HUGE difference.
Fair enough! I wouldn't ride without the full face, I just don't enjoy it.
@@GearsGadgets, The wind-blast on a Softail is outright absurd. It’s almost as though the factory went out of its way to make sure that extra wind is able to make its way upward towards your noggin, trying to take it off at speeds above 40-45mph. Speeds of 60-70-80? ...hell, it’s like Hurricane forces blasting by, seriously compromising your hearing even though ya’ got the best earplugs on the market in... Way worse than, let’s say a Yamaha Road Star. So I must conclude that aerodynamics on a motorcycle seem to be a black art. However, if you want to ride with a ¾ or even a half lid, I HIGHLY recommend installing a lower shield (or cutting down the OEM one a few inches) and then installing those so called “fangs” or lowers that Harley sells in chrome (can just powder coat them gloss black to match the ride). I did buy a pair for a Twinkie after reading volumes about them on various H-D forums to give them a try. Result? Absolutely astonishingly positive. It’s literally as though you could light a cigar or put on a baseball cap - visor forward - and ride at 70 without issues. With a half helmet (borderline “DOT” lid) there is virtually zero, and I mean ZERO lift from windblast coming up from below, which is the big culprit, as you might already know. The looks department for windshield and fangs? Major downer to be sure in my opinion. I don’t even like the aesthetic of just a shield by itself, nor the sorta’ negative connotation about the whole “real biker” deal that you touched on. There's a definite "geezer" vibe to a shield that cannot be escaped... However, that combo I’m describing above is the end-all of any wind related issues on a Softie. I’m not sure if they make ‘em yet for the M8’s but I know that guys on the forums have elongated the mounting holes, etc., to fit on the ’18 and up Softails. Hell, I had to jerry-rigg a pair to fit that friend’s 88 inch Deluxe, too.
For whatever it’s worth,
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I HATE not having a windshield....I LOVE a well designed windshield. My last purchase it was actually the determining factor comparing 1000cc naked bikes. The only brands that had a frame mounted headlight.guage cluster were Yamaha, Triumph and KTM....Triumph did such a crappy job engineering a way to MOUNT a "touring" windshield (they utterly failed or did not bother trying) KTM 1290 I was afraid of the brand otherwise they did that right which left me with MT-10 and their accessory windscreen. BMW probably has the BEST bike but they FAILED to offer a frame mounted place to mount a windscreen which means it is fork mounted "sail" Same with Honda CB1000.....both instantly off the bus
Nice to see your good review, kindly do let me know how you setup your gopro on the helmet cause i cant see how you set your gopro microphone adoptor. thanks
I will soon. I am actually re-doing the entire setup.
@@GearsGadgets do make precise video on that, specially for gopro 5 to 7 users
My heritage ive tried to ride with out but i found out that the cover behind the headlight blows the wind right at my head. 50mph was horrible felt like i was in a wind tunnel. It blew my headphones off, so ive kept the windscreen on.
Yeah I think its better with the windshield if you plan on getting on the highway. I felt okay up to 60mph but over that becomes a bit of a chore.
Having this same debate myself now about a windshield. Im curious about rain and if this impairs visibility as you dont get wipers on a bike!
Yeah I run windscreen on all the time.
Get a shorter one, that you see over
You probably cant really tell the difference at 70mph because you use a full face helmet but i wear a 3/4 and its extremely annoying to fight the wind at those speeds. Not to mention how cold my damn face gets in the winter. But thank you for the informative video.
Thanks Jose. Yeah I would find very little pleasure in having the wind in my face at 85 mph.
I've never ridden behind a windscreen because most of the ones I've seen mount somewhere on the fork assembly. And as you mentioned (indirectly), it can can have an adverse effect on the bike's steering. My solution for high speed wind pressure is using flatter (lower) handlebars that cause you to lean a little forward of an upright seating position, taking same of your weight off of your derriere and pressure off of your spine, which
Spring fall Wisconsin windscreen and heated handles
I just bought a bike with a windshield and Ive noticed my visibility is not great. I really wish it was smaller so I could see over the damn thing. It reflects my chrome gauge bezel on the tank right in my vision. I prefer to see clear over the wind protection.
Thanks for the explanation, it was very helpful when deciding what bike to buy. I ended up getting a cruiser with a Switchblade fitted so I can pop it on and off quickly depending on the weather. Also, a bit off-topic but I am really impressed with the quality of your audio and video while rolling on the bike. What set up are you using?
Thanks David. I use a GoPro with the mic adapter and this mic: amzn.to/3kVCcf9
85miles an hour is unsafe? 110-130mph is my normal travel speed (here in germany)
Unsafe here yes, Germany has WAY higher standards for getting a drivers licence and I would say it shows. Here if you were doing 110 you would be weaving in and out of people who like to sit in the fast lane doing 55 in a 65.
@@GearsGadgets sounds like the uk we call em lane hoggers . definetley the most dangerous of drivers....
Don’t forget the states has WAY more people on the road than Germany. 110-130mph doesn’t seem bad until you hit traffic lol
@@BipityBopity93 We also got traffic jams in rush hours (specially in the bigger cities, like Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt and so on). But nobody drives with 150 into them ;)
@@Star0stream I would love to know what traffic looks like in Germany. 😂
Is the HOV lane for motorcycles as well in AZ?
Yup
Added a screen to my Road King S. Looks awesome, and is much more comfortable. And I can take it off whenever I want...but I rarely do.
Yeah I leave mine on 99.9% of the time.
I ride a slim without a windscreen, but my body tells me when too fast is fast. At 90 mph riding with a vest my arm "fat" starts flapping and starts to hurt.
95 and up I cant stand the hot air on me. Same with anything under 45. Im in Oregon so plenty of time between that range.
I agree. The hot air is like sitting in front of a blow dryer and is NOT fun. Spoiling that air with a windscreen makes the ride SO much more enjoyable.
For me, it’s really not a windscreen it’s a Debris screen even if you’re wearing a full face helmet and you get a hit with a piece of rubber tire from one of the tractor trailers. It’s gonna hurt, but the screen if it’s proper to put that piece of debris over your head.
I got on the highway for the first time 2 days ago definitely need a windscreen or fairing
Yeah I recommend it.
@@GearsGadgets I bought the Memphis shades gauntlet fairing the next day
Street glides should have a small aacc radiator in the front fairing...instead of radios and stuff you already have on your helmet
I get so much buffeting with the Heritage stock windshield :-/
I'm considering a taller one (fangs won't happen) but for now, I ride it without.
The thing is that the Heritage lose its charm without the screen.
The top tree is squary and the bars are too skinny.
Simon Houel really?!? I don’t get much at all. How tall are you?
@@GearsGadgets
1m69.
5''7 if I'm correct ?
I get buffeting just on top of the helmet.
The good thing is, it buzzes so much that I don't need new pipes haha
What does your windshield do to the fuel use? In general more or less efficient?
I totally agree, I have a Roadking and I spend a lot of time on the hi way and have a lot of bugs I live in Ohio but when I get on the back roads it’s a lot of fun with out it.
Yeah I agree!!. Thanks for watching!!
I love no helmet riding in Indiana, cheap motorcycle glasses from eBay. Love the vid, especially the rock. I have to say you made some really good points.
Thanks!! Appreciate the comment.
first time I rode a bike at 45 mph, I was like WOW how do people do this!?
Excellent video! My Sport Glide has a small non functional bat wing fairing. Just like you mentioned, great up to about 75, but 85-90 you are fight to stay on.
Right on!
Try it with a Schubert’s C3 lid and a windjammer
Very helpful! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
damn sounds like you dodged 3 bullets in two years! this just convinced me to get one! I didn't know those stones would break/shatter a windshield!
yep
Especially in Arizona.
I ride a Nomad 1700 and I never take the windshield off. It's just so much easier, more comfortable to ride.
Biker Jim totally understand. I love the Nomads.
Bruh I have a bike with mini apes and fairly far forward foot controls and it's Cadillac under 80ish but it starts trying to screw with ya and by 100 it really is a "hold the dark on this thing doesn't want you on it" type of deal. wish I had a windshield... and fairings...and a stereo....
I put a quick disconnect windshield on all my bikes. Easy on and easy off. That way I’m not committed either way. I can change my mind daily. And with the press of two levers locks and unlocks my windshield. Literally comes on and off in under 10 seconds.
It is nice to have a detachable option.
The sense of speed is better without the windshield.
My mom just bought me a windshield for Christmas because I kept doing “real biker” things. 😅 Hope it doesn’t change things too much for me.
lol it will.
Well it looks cooler without one but I motorcycle came with one and I’m not a fan of the way it looks so I took it off one day and found myself on the highway and as soon as I got home I put it on
I have a windscreen for the first time in my life and I could not stop my head from vibrating at highway speeds…
That's called buffeting. Adding lower wind deflectors to your forks will stop that (or a taller windshield, but too tall has its own downsides)