On a Mototrcycle.
2006-07-01 05:57:19 · 15 answers · asked by Beware the fury of a patient man 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
20 years ago, you couldn't have convinced me to ride a bike with a windshield then, in 1990, I bought a 1984 H-D Electraglide and now have a 2003 Heritage Softail ( both have windshields ), and you couldn't convince me to ride without a windshield now.
True. Riding a bike is about being "In The Wind" but, after riding at highway speeds for a few hours ( literally holding on to the bike, catching bugs and the occassional road debris ), I was worn out. Having a windshield has NOTHING to do with being "In The Wind" , it just blocks it from beating you to death through your entire ride and catches 99% of the bugs and other crap that might get kicked up by th eother traffic.
Ride without a windshield ? No way, not me. And, once you try it, you'll be amazed at the difference it makes and your opinion will most likely change also.
2006-07-01 12:23:47 · answer #1 · answered by jcalaz2003 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
For short rides, and day trips where the speeds are around 50MPH average, a classic bike without a windshield is nice, if it didn't have one to start with. Sometimes putting one on really destrys the classic looks.
If you're planning a longer trip, where you'll be riding for 8-10 hours a day straight, maybe a few days at a time, then a windshield will really reduce road fatigue, and rash. It's all personal choice, but any experienced rider puts common sense first, and looks second.
2006-07-01 12:29:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 bikes...one with a windshield and two without. What I ride depends on where I ride and with whom. My preference is riding with the windshield. Reasons are obvious.
2006-07-02 02:24:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would prefer a windshield
The bugs really hurt so I wear a helmet with a shield,but this reduces the visability
2006-07-01 06:41:32 · answer #4 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer no windshield, but that's only because I like naked bikes. There have been times I've wished I'd had one!
2006-07-01 16:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by dmonstergirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First bike had a Windjammer and winshield. Hard to see in the rain. The bike I have now is naked. I like it. It is fatiguing though. Takes a while to get used to. I am sure I could find one that looks OK, but I think I prefer without. I have a shield on my helmet which is easier to wipe while riding, and a leather dickie cause it hurts when a grasshopper hits your neck!
2006-07-01 13:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by ridethestar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well on a motorcycle i have never been on one with a windshield but it might be nice.. less bugs and things getting in your face...course i know we have to wear helmets now..i think it would just really be up to the individual person.... i wander if the windshield is made out of pretty good material...cause i think it would need to be myself...
2006-07-01 06:04:08 · answer #7 · answered by sanangel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prefer a windshield..that way, I don't have to have the safety visor down on the helmet...more wind and more comfort..less confined feeling.
2006-07-01 13:09:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tour and a windshield cuts down on fatigue over long hauls. I like my tall one in the rain and my passengers like it in high winds.
I have a shorter, sportier one, that cuts fatigue but is not worth a flip in the rain.
The first time it catches a rock or junebug at 75 mph, its paid for itself.
2006-07-01 09:22:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no wind shield ridin a motor cycle is all abt feelin the wind who all agree with me say hurray
2006-07-01 06:02:56 · answer #10 · answered by chinkyluv2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋