So yeah now the windshield!
I ended up going with the Memphis Fat 15” with quick release mounting. What a difference a windshield makes on freeway driving, cold mornings or both. I knew it would help but I had no idea this much!
Using a giant windshield template we placed it on my bike and looked at what would be comfortable for me. We reviewed width and height and then we looked at a few of the tinting examples. I probably would have gone with tinted anyways because I really liked the look but the main selling point was that it didn’t cost anything extra.
While cruising around town, I really enjoy the wind beating on me, especially on hot days, so I wanted something I could remove fairly easy. With the quick release mounts, installing/removing the windshield takes less then 5 minutes.
Total price with Washington state tax: $279.76
A little more then I wanted to spend but isn't that always the case?
I wish I had taken some pictures of the actual installation, I was just so excited to get this installed I completely forgot I wanted to snap a few. The installation was a breeze; the instructions were easy to follow and since I ordered a kit for my bike, the mounting and bolts fit perfectly. The hardest part was reconnecting the light bar, but that changed as soon as I realized the front guard pops off.. Took me all together maybe 30 minutes and I’m not very handy with mechanical stuff at all!
So was it worth it? Since I plan on doing lots of 400 mile freeway trips, keeping the bugs off me makes it worth it in my book. Cutting the wind at 60mph+ and the cold in the morning made it worth every penny.
Front:
Mount:
Looking through:
