anyone with windshield experience on a V-Rod?

vrodtomi · Sep 17th, 2008, 01:29 PM

I sometimes opt for a highway stretch before I get to the backroad I'm really looking forward to and the wind gets a bit much around 100mph for anything longer than... a second ;) anyone out there with a windshield on a v-rod? I'm thinking something smaller and detachable so I can take it off easily... Does it make any difference? Any difference in the rain? Seen any that actually look good on the v-rod?

vrodtomi · Sep 22nd, 2008, 01:07 PM

ok so I got the windshield and although i don't like the looks, it certainly perfoms its function...

dangerdan · Sep 23rd, 2008, 02:17 AM

Glad we could help....Any more questions ??

vrodtomi · Sep 23rd, 2008, 09:50 AM

that's funny always knew there was a good reason to join this forum ;) I like a good monologue every now and then...

Didn't want to wait too long as I'm planning this cool ride to Sardinia this coming weekend and I'll probably do a stretch on the highway first... 160 get's you there faster than 120 and that's the speed that's comfortable with the windscreen now so I'm very happy! Plus cheap - €115, the customshield model from MRA

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Hobbit · Sep 30th, 2008, 08:07 PM

glad you sorted it - i have yet to see a rod that looks good with a screen but all those with em do say they work wonders

mrs2cool · Oct 2nd, 2008, 05:38 PM

Can't tell you how many people told me a windshield would "look horrible" on a Sporty. But I love what it does and frankly I can't see how it looks when I'm riding, just how it feels. Also was told to get rid of my sissy bar as it spoils the look of a sport bike,But what would I attach my sissy bar bag to?.(I need a place for my stuff,don't I)I ride for the pleasure it gives me,not someone who is looking at me.

vrodtomi · Oct 3rd, 2008, 07:06 AM

Yeah you're absolutely right - managed a 400 mile trip in 6 hours coming back from Sardinia Wednesday, and there's no way I could have done it without the windshield. Completely got used to the looks too so I'm happy all around! Really helps with the insects and rain also.

smitty901 · Oct 4th, 2008, 08:48 AM

there is always this option for the vrod

vrodtomi · Oct 6th, 2008, 07:51 AM

yeah smitty901 but I'm not sure I'm willing to sacrifice half of my horsepower to lug all that extra luggage along ;) but thanks for the tip

smitty901 · Oct 6th, 2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vrodtomi

yeah smitty901 but I'm not sure I'm willing to sacrifice half of my horsepower to lug all that extra luggage along ;) but thanks for the tip

You can just add the fraing bike may run even faster

Hard to beleave any other windshield would do much good unless you were laying on the air filter

Sep 17th, 2008, 01:29 PM	#1
vrodtomi Start The Engine Ride: 2008 VRSCAW V-ROD Join Date: Sep 8th, 2008 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 28 My Mood:	anyone with windshield experience on a V-Rod? I sometimes opt for a highway stretch before I get to the backroad I'm really looking forward to and the wind gets a bit much around 100mph for anything longer than... a second ;) anyone out there with a windshield on a v-rod? I'm thinking something smaller and detachable so I can take it off easily... Does it make any difference? Any difference in the rain? Seen any that actually look good on the v-rod?

Sep 22nd, 2008, 01:07 PM	#2
vrodtomi Start The Engine Ride: 2008 VRSCAW V-ROD Join Date: Sep 8th, 2008 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 28 My Mood:	Re: anyone with windshield experience on a V-Rod? ok so I got the windshield and although i don't like the looks, it certainly perfoms its function...

Sep 23rd, 2008, 02:17 AM	#3
dangerdan Community Star Ride: 1995 FLHTC Join Date: Oct 14th, 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 743 My Mood:	Re: anyone with windshield experience on a V-Rod? Glad we could help....Any more questions ??

Sep 23rd, 2008, 09:50 AM	#4
vrodtomi Start The Engine Ride: 2008 VRSCAW V-ROD Join Date: Sep 8th, 2008 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 28 My Mood:	Re: anyone with windshield experience on a V-Rod? that's funny always knew there was a good reason to join this forum ;) I like a good monologue every now and then... Didn't want to wait too long as I'm planning this cool ride to Sardinia this coming weekend and I'll probably do a stretch on the highway first... 160 get's you there faster than 120 and that's the speed that's comfortable with the windscreen now so I'm very happy! Plus cheap - €115, the customshield model from MRA Catalog

Sep 30th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#5
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 FAST 103 Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 7,615 My Mood:	Re: anyone with windshield experience on a V-Rod? glad you sorted it - i have yet to see a rod that looks good with a screen but all those with em do say they work wonders __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 2nd, 2008, 05:38 PM	#6
mrs2cool Play The Throttle Ride: SportsterXL883L Join Date: Jul 31st, 2008 Location: Northwest New Jersey Posts: 156 My Mood:	Re: anyone with windshield experience on a V-Rod? Can't tell you how many people told me a windshield would "look horrible" on a Sporty. But I love what it does and frankly I can't see how it looks when I'm riding, just how it feels. Also was told to get rid of my sissy bar as it spoils the look of a sport bike,But what would I attach my sissy bar bag to?.(I need a place for my stuff,don't I)I ride for the pleasure it gives me,not someone who is looking at me.

Oct 3rd, 2008, 07:06 AM	#7
vrodtomi Start The Engine Ride: 2008 VRSCAW V-ROD Join Date: Sep 8th, 2008 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 28 My Mood:	Re: anyone with windshield experience on a V-Rod? Yeah you're absolutely right - managed a 400 mile trip in 6 hours coming back from Sardinia Wednesday, and there's no way I could have done it without the windshield. Completely got used to the looks too so I'm happy all around! Really helps with the insects and rain also.

Oct 4th, 2008, 08:48 AM	#8
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,015 My Mood:	Re: anyone with windshield experience on a V-Rod? there is always this option for the vrod __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Oct 6th, 2008, 07:51 AM	#9
vrodtomi Start The Engine Ride: 2008 VRSCAW V-ROD Join Date: Sep 8th, 2008 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 28 My Mood:	Re: anyone with windshield experience on a V-Rod? yeah smitty901 but I'm not sure I'm willing to sacrifice half of my horsepower to lug all that extra luggage along ;) but thanks for the tip

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