by Axiom Cycles
8. June 2011 08:19
If you are looking for an easy way to fight off fatigue and lengthen your ride time then fitting your bike with a fairing or a windshield may be an option for you. Simply put, highway riding can be tiring with the constant pounding of the wind on your chest. Sure for short rides the wind in your face and the feeling of freedom you get without the windshield is great. At higher speeds there’s a greater degree of wind in your face than on a back road. Add in wind bursts from cars and the occasional passing semi-truck , and you start to feel like you’re in a tornado. If your bike isn’t outfitted with a windshield then you’ll feel like you’re fighting to stay upright the whole ride when on an open highway.
Luckily, there are many fairing and windshield options available. The best part is, many have a quick disconnecting mechanism, meaning you don’t have to make the fairing or windshield a permanent change. This is welcome news for those that aren’t crazy about the dresser/touring look but need the functionality. In fact, Memphis Shades has a trigger lock mounting system that allows for windshield removal without the need for tools.
Of course, many riders do like the look of glass on their bike and are simply looking to replace their OEM shield with one that’s more to their liking. In that case, Memphis Shades offers options in four different heights along with 7 different gradient colors. These shields are specifically made to fit Harley-Davidson models so there’s no worry about fit. They’re also guaranteed against stress fractures that plague other manufacturer’s products.
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