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Looks Are Superficial....

Last post 07-16-2006 12:46 AM by Igmaster. 55 replies.
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  • 03-30-2006 4:40 PM In reply to

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    As much as I hate to admit it, I like mine enough to keep it on most of the time. Never thought I'd say that.

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    Even over 100, it's comfortable. Doesn't feel like one good bump could send me off the back. And can you say no fatigue?

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  • 03-30-2006 5:34 PM In reply to

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    As much as I hate to admit it, I like mine enough to keep it on most of the time. Never thought I'd say that.

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    Even over 100, it's comfortable. Doesn't feel like one good bump could send me off the back. And can you say no fatigue?

    It would probably even be more comfortable if you actually HAD handlebars!!![:p][;)]
    You know me.....I just luvs customs!!!

  • 03-30-2006 6:00 PM In reply to

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    Handlebars are for pu**ies, we don't need no stinkin handlebars.[:D]

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  • 03-30-2006 7:10 PM In reply to

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    I'm on my 3rd Memphis Shades windshield....in chronological order [:)]

    With Fork Mounting Clamps

    • Alley Cat-Looked great but poor coverage

    • Big Shot-Better coverage but lots of buffeting over the eyes

    • Big Shot w/RoadStar Brackets-Moved the shield over the tach, higher &amp; closer on flatter angle. Best coverage but couldn't use when i upgraded my risers and handlebar due to interference with the cables (mainly the clutch)
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    • Hell Cat-Best looking of the bunch with good coverage and versatile mounting positions


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  • 03-30-2006 7:28 PM In reply to

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    Alan, I agree with you on the bigshot. At 6'tall I have to duck somewhat to be in the sweet spot of that shield with the standard mounts. It could stand to be a couple of inches taller.

  • 03-30-2006 8:20 PM In reply to

    • boggerdak
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    beastevens, I like the looks of it. I have always been partial to the clean look of any bike without a windshield, but yours doesn't look bad at all. I may have to look into that.

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  • 03-30-2006 9:28 PM In reply to

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    big shot looks good

  • 03-30-2006 10:03 PM In reply to

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    I started off with a boulevard...........hated it. Then I went to a Memphis Shades Classic Deuce.......wasn't bad, just a little more buffeting than I cared for. Now I'm armed with the mini-fairing and absolutely love that little thing!! Kinda strange. I guess it is so rigid that there is no flex and therefore no buffeting.
    Instructions for riding a Warrior: 1) sit on bike, 2) start bike and idle till warm, 3) pull in clutch and put in gear, 4) release clutch and rip on the throttle, 5) {VERY IMPORTANT!!} HOLD THE F*** ON!!!, 6) Enjoy!! Side effects may include whiplash, wrinkle free skin, and an evil smile resembling the "Joker".

  • 03-30-2006 11:03 PM In reply to

    • dcanna5
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    I don't use one but that doesn't mean they aren't good. I have one on my Kawi cruiser
    an it works great..

  • 03-30-2006 11:46 PM In reply to

    • sharky
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    Got the Yami fairing and Love it, great looks and it works.
    Hooray for Boobies!

  • 03-31-2006 12:14 AM In reply to

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    How much horsepower does it take to push it through the wind? And how many miles do you lose per tank? Not worth it in my book.

  • 03-31-2006 7:49 AM In reply to

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    Memphis Big Shots on my bike for the winter and for the long ride to Myrtle. I take it off upon arriving, leaving on the mounts (which I painted black anyway so they blend in with the bike) I'm 6'1" and get the head buffeting, but it does keep a hell-uf-a-lotta wind off the chest area.
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  • 03-31-2006 8:11 AM In reply to

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    Originally posted by Captain_America

    How much horsepower does it take to push it through the wind? And how many miles do you lose per tank? Not worth it in my book.


    I would think that our bodies are less aerodynamic than a curved, smooth windshield. I know I'm not as thin as I used to be.[:p] Just my .02.[:D]
    Instructions for riding a Warrior: 1) sit on bike, 2) start bike and idle till warm, 3) pull in clutch and put in gear, 4) release clutch and rip on the throttle, 5) {VERY IMPORTANT!!} HOLD THE F*** ON!!!, 6) Enjoy!! Side effects may include whiplash, wrinkle free skin, and an evil smile resembling the "Joker".

  • 03-31-2006 10:20 PM In reply to

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    Originally posted by beastevens

    I know, I know - windshields ruin the lines of the bike


    Yep. There isn't a cruiser that looks respectable with a windshield. Agreed, the difference is huge, I had one on my last bike. I don't think I'll ever attach one to my warrior though, except for perhaps the yammi mini-faring.
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  • 07-11-2006 6:38 PM In reply to

    • drewsac
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    Originally posted by Captain_America

    How much horsepower does it take to push it through the wind? And how many miles do you lose per tank? Not worth it in my book.

    I agree with rippin1700... You get better performance with a windshield. They're a heck of a lot more aerodynamic than a human body.
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