Sportster windshield options?

DaveInPA · Jul 17th, 2008, 01:35 PM

I'd like to put a windshield on my sporty, and I'm wondering if there are any less expensive but decent quality options aside from the HD windshields, which, like every other HD accessory, are rather pricey!

Thanks
Dave

Carroll B · Jul 17th, 2008, 01:41 PM

Hope you get some good answers as I want to add one to mine.

USMCCWO5 · Jul 17th, 2008, 01:44 PM

I put the HD quick-release windshield on my wife's Nightster. It was expensive, but I don't regret the expenditure one bit. It is solid, nice chrome, and really just well built.

R. Lewis · Jul 17th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveInPA

I'd like to put a windshield on my sporty, and I'm wondering if there are any less expensive but decent quality options aside from the HD windshields, which, like every other HD accessory, are rather pricey!

Thanks
Dave

Have you checked out the self-help,tech tips section on here? If so --- you might try J C Whitney,Memphis Shades , Rifle , Clear view sheilds to name just a few . Just be careful of buying a "less expensive than HD" sheild, you could end up paying twice the amount in the long run!!!

The Bad Man's Angel · Jul 17th, 2008, 02:27 PM

You get what you pay for. the HD unit is first class!

glider · Jul 17th, 2008, 02:31 PM

Dave

Although the HD windshields are a bit pricey, they offer about the best in the mounting systems and the shields themselves are a good quality too. The after market offers some good products but certain areas are best left to the HD items IMO.

As R Lewis mentioned, check out the self help forum

Thanks!

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scottaudio · Jul 19th, 2008, 02:04 AM

When I was looking for a windshield for my XL1200C, I eventually went with the HD quick-clamp windshield. The units from Klockwerks were a close contender, but in the end, I wanted absolute quality and resale value.

I remove my windshield during the week to ride to work (the bike looks better without it in my wife's opinion), but for highway touring with the guys from work, the shield has saved my arms and body from tremendous fatique (when we cross into Arizona on our rides, the highway speeds are legal 75MPH). I do appreciate not having to hold on to the hand grips for dear life!

Good luck with your hunt. There are many fine units out there to look at (I know, because I looked a bunch of them over 2 months before buying!).

Dr. Doolittle · Jul 19th, 2008, 10:35 AM

Don't waste your time trying to save a few bucks on this accessory. The HD quick release model looked great, worked great, fit great, on/off in seconds. Get one!!

Somber Goat · Jul 22nd, 2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Doolittle

Don't waste your time trying to save a few bucks on this accessory. The HD quick release model looked great, worked great, fit great, on/off in seconds. Get one!!

+1

Its worth it!

MsDazlr · Jul 22nd, 2008, 01:57 PM

I put on a awesome National Cycle Plexfairing Windshield that not only covers the face, but also covers the hands. Got it on Ebay for $125. Since I have been riding with it, it has been a Godsend on the highway and when it rained! From what I have been told, it is BETTER than the HD freaken pricey one and with its quick release, you can't go wrong.

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Carroll B Start The Engine Ride: 2005 Sportster XL883 Join Date: Jul 10th, 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 30	Re: Sportster windshield options? Hope you get some good answers as I want to add one to mine.

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USMCCWO5 Play The Throttle Ride: 2007 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 5th, 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 321 My Mood:	Re: Sportster windshield options? I put the HD quick-release windshield on my wife's Nightster. It was expensive, but I don't regret the expenditure one bit. It is solid, nice chrome, and really just well built. __________________ Semper Fidelis, James

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The Bad Man's Angel Warming The Wheels Ride: 2006 XL883 Low Join Date: Jun 4th, 2008 Location: West Virginia 37.3742°N 81.213°W Posts: 118	Re: Sportster windshield options? You get what you pay for. the HD unit is first class!

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scottaudio Warming The Wheels Ride: 2006 Sportster XL1200C Join Date: Mar 4th, 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 51	Re: Sportster windshield options? When I was looking for a windshield for my XL1200C, I eventually went with the HD quick-clamp windshield. The units from Klockwerks were a close contender, but in the end, I wanted absolute quality and resale value. I remove my windshield during the week to ride to work (the bike looks better without it in my wife's opinion), but for highway touring with the guys from work, the shield has saved my arms and body from tremendous fatique (when we cross into Arizona on our rides, the highway speeds are legal 75MPH). I do appreciate not having to hold on to the hand grips for dear life! Good luck with your hunt. There are many fine units out there to look at (I know, because I looked a bunch of them over 2 months before buying!).

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Dr. Doolittle Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: Feb 2nd, 2008 Location: Woodstock, Georgia Posts: 1,644 My Mood:	Re: Sportster windshield options? Don't waste your time trying to save a few bucks on this accessory. The HD quick release model looked great, worked great, fit great, on/off in seconds. Get one!! __________________ 2008 Street Glide

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MsDazlr Start The Engine Ride: 1989 Sportster XLH883 Join Date: Apr 29th, 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 12 My Mood:	Re: Sportster windshield options? I put on a awesome National Cycle Plexfairing Windshield that not only covers the face, but also covers the hands. Got it on Ebay for $125. Since I have been riding with it, it has been a Godsend on the highway and when it rained! From what I have been told, it is BETTER than the HD freaken pricey one and with its quick release, you can't go wrong.

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