Fat Bob windshield ????

08FatBob · Feb 12th, 2008, 02:08 PM

I recently bought a brand new Fat Bob and I am at odds with settling on which windshield. Anyone out there seen either of the two available and what's your thoughts?? I am looking for that happy medium between effectiveness and looks. Thanks in advance for the input.

Spade5 · Feb 12th, 2008, 02:46 PM

My neighbor put the low profile on his Fat Bob and I think he wishes he had the standard height.

I don't think it looks bad at all but then I run a standard height on my Wide Glide.

It keeps most of the wind off your upper body but I seem to get more helmet shake than I did without the shield. I did find the relections off the chrome or lights a little distracting at first but don't really notice it now.

I cannot say it looks better with the shield on because it doesn't but in my case I prefer the function more than the look. I have yet to take it off.

glider · Feb 12th, 2008, 02:50 PM

JMO but I had the low profile on my last bike and it really didn't do much other than change the direction of the wind. The RK has the standard (taller) one on it and it is very useful. If you are adding the windshield, get the one that works and not the one for looks. You can use the quick disconnect hardware to remove it for warmer days or when you don't want the protection.

lonewatie · Feb 12th, 2008, 05:12 PM

check out http://www.windvest.com for some alternative ideas.

Dr. Doolittle · Feb 12th, 2008, 05:24 PM

I totally agree with glider. Any bike you put a quick disconnect type windshield on simply looks better without the shield, IMO. Choose the shield that functions the best and don't sweat the looks. Then when the weather's not too cold and you're not going to be at freeway speeds for an extended period, leave that sucker at home!!

08FatBob · Feb 12th, 2008, 06:03 PM

Thanks for the input. The low profile is currently on order. Guess I'll see how it does. Problem is I just don't want to get stuck with something I don't like and not be able to exchange one for the other.

joeczep · Feb 14th, 2008, 10:30 PM

I bought the low profile for my Fatbob,i think it is the best choice for me. I could see over it,were i think the standard would be too high. The catalog has the measurements from the headlight. You want to be able to look over it. Check the catalog and measure it while seating on the bike.

08FatBob · Feb 19th, 2008, 05:23 PM

Got my low profile windshield and I love it. Very happy that it is as effective as I was hoping without compromising looks.

Hobbit · Feb 19th, 2008, 05:47 PM

looks good love the twin lights

glider · Feb 19th, 2008, 07:20 PM

Great looking bike. I think they are going to sell a lot of them.

Feb 12th, 2008, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
08FatBob Start The Engine Ride: 2008 FXDF Join Date: Feb 12th, 2008 Posts: 47	Fat Bob windshield ???? I recently bought a brand new Fat Bob and I am at odds with settling on which windshield. Anyone out there seen either of the two available and what's your thoughts?? I am looking for that happy medium between effectiveness and looks. Thanks in advance for the input.

Feb 12th, 2008, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spade5 Warming The Wheels Ride: 07 Wide Glide Join Date: Apr 26th, 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 54	Re: Fat Bob windshield ???? My neighbor put the low profile on his Fat Bob and I think he wishes he had the standard height. I don't think it looks bad at all but then I run a standard height on my Wide Glide. It keeps most of the wind off your upper body but I seem to get more helmet shake than I did without the shield. I did find the relections off the chrome or lights a little distracting at first but don't really notice it now. I cannot say it looks better with the shield on because it doesn't but in my case I prefer the function more than the look. I have yet to take it off. __________________ My bike is stock - I always wear a helmet - I ride because I love it and you never know how many summers you have left.

Feb 12th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,620 My Mood:	Re: Fat Bob windshield ???? JMO but I had the low profile on my last bike and it really didn't do much other than change the direction of the wind. The RK has the standard (taller) one on it and it is very useful. If you are adding the windshield, get the one that works and not the one for looks. You can use the quick disconnect hardware to remove it for warmer days or when you don't want the protection. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Feb 12th, 2008, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
lonewatie Start The Engine Ride: 2008 FXDF Fat Bob - Black Denim Join Date: Nov 11th, 2007 Posts: 33	Re: Fat Bob windshield ???? check out http://www.windvest.com for some alternative ideas.

Feb 12th, 2008, 05:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dr. Doolittle Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: Feb 2nd, 2008 Location: Woodstock, Georgia Posts: 1,644 My Mood:	Re: Fat Bob windshield ???? I totally agree with glider. Any bike you put a quick disconnect type windshield on simply looks better without the shield, IMO. Choose the shield that functions the best and don't sweat the looks. Then when the weather's not too cold and you're not going to be at freeway speeds for an extended period, leave that sucker at home!!

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Feb 12th, 2008, 06:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
08FatBob Start The Engine Ride: 2008 FXDF Join Date: Feb 12th, 2008 Posts: 47	Re: Fat Bob windshield ???? Thanks for the input. The low profile is currently on order. Guess I'll see how it does. Problem is I just don't want to get stuck with something I don't like and not be able to exchange one for the other.

Feb 14th, 2008, 10:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
joeczep New Family Ride: 2008 RoadGlide Join Date: Apr 12th, 2007 Location: Barrington,IL. Posts: 2	Re: Fat Bob windshield ???? I bought the low profile for my Fatbob,i think it is the best choice for me. I could see over it,were i think the standard would be too high. The catalog has the measurements from the headlight. You want to be able to look over it. Check the catalog and measure it while seating on the bike.

Feb 19th, 2008, 05:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
08FatBob Start The Engine Ride: 2008 FXDF Join Date: Feb 12th, 2008 Posts: 47	Re: Fat Bob windshield ???? Got my low profile windshield and I love it. Very happy that it is as effective as I was hoping without compromising looks. Attached Thumbnails

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Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 Custom Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 4,353 My Mood:	Re: Fat Bob windshield ???? looks good love the twin lights

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glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,620 My Mood:	Re: Fat Bob windshield ???? Great looking bike. I think they are going to sell a lot of them. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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