I rode most of my life without a windshield, but when I bought my Indian it had a windshield on it that I swore I would tear off the second I got home.

But then I realized that after an hour plus ride my eyes had not watered once, my ears weren’t having ghost ringing, and my arms were just not tired…

When I picked up this bobber I knew I would want a windshield. But justifying the expense took a bit.

I have been riding it for a month or two without a shield now, and I had to wear earplugs so that the wind noise doesn’t make my tiniitus go nuts. Today was the first real ride with the screen on. And holy cow. I love this bike even more now.

Details: It is a madstad 20inch touring screen made for a triumph speedmaster. I modified it to fit the bobber by drilling some new holes, but otherwise I used the hardware and fasteners that came in the kit.

I can post some pics of the fitment if there is interest.

  • Bakachu@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    I wear a full face helmet and on some evening rides my visor gets just obliterated with bug splatter. I think your helmet and/or face are really going to enjoy night rides a whole lot more. Congrats on your purchase and happy birthday.

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      11 months ago

      Haha. It is, but I actually need it one inch higher. Time for more drilling!