[Sir Jobe]

Ok so i am looking for a windshield for my bike i'm not sure what brands are good or whatnot but i am looking to spend under 200 bucks on one any suggestions? Also just got my throwover saddle bags and man they look sweet they came with brackets to keep them off the tires but i'm not sure how to mount them or if i even need them i don't see how the bags could get into the tires but i'm a newb at this stuff so i'm really unsure figured it'd be better to ask now then to not ask and screw up somehow. Thanks

 

[Dapper]

Check out Ebay, there are some pretty inexpensive windshield listed. Otherwise it's Memphis, National and other namebrands but with mounting it will cost more than 200.00 Good luck

 

[mshefke]

My vote is for Memphis Shades. Good product, not too expensive. As for the throwover bags, you definately want to secure them to the supports. you really don't want them flapping around when you're riding down the freeway and if they do move too much,they can scratch your paint also.

 

[Sir Jobe]

ok so my question is how to the support brackets mount up i'm assuming i need to drill some holes or something?

 

[Sir Jobe]

and also what will i drill the holes into?

 

[toasted_3111979]

The support brackets mount into the existing rear fender rail bolt holes. There should be new bolts with the supports that replace 2 of each sides bolts. :cheers:

 

[Sir Jobe]

hmmm no bolts and holes don't line up seems to me i didn't get what i ordered *sighs* gotta love it

 

[Shutterbug]

Yup, Memphis Shades for cost effective windshields (notice I didn't say cheap). For inexpensive throw over saddlebags, www.jafrum.com

 

[Steve H.]

I bought a Memphes pop top with 9" cut out. I like it and easy to install. If you order on line remember to order the hardware, it comes seperate.

 

[Sir Jobe]

i've been looking at a memphis shades hellcat it includes mounting hardware for around 130 bucks and i like the look of it anyone have a hellcat?

 

[Shutterbug]

mscales has one, look for his posts, you'll see the shield. I have the Shooter, but the Hellcat, Shooter, Demon and Classic Deuce all use the same mounting hardware. So if you buy one of these and don't like it, just buy a replacement shield from one of the other choices.

 

[Dapper]

National Chopped windshield

I'm waiting on the National "Chopped" with quick disc. Will let everyone know how it turns out.

 

[VTX Bonnie]

I wanted a lot of protection, so I got the Memphis Shades Fats. It's 21" tall. Was very easy to install and keeps all the bugs off of me.

 

[mshefke]

You have to be carefull with which saddlebag supports that you order. They are diffrent per model (i.e. c, S, R). I found out the hard way as well when I just grabbed a set for myself the first time and didn't pay attention to the fact that the package said for 1300R, not 1300C. As was stated earlier, there will be some bolts in the package and they will replace the stock bolts. It's a really simple task.

Good Luck

 

[Sir Jobe]

yeah it sounds simple enough I ordered them from a place in cali and i'm all the way in ark so will be a long process to exchange them thanks for the help guys i'm very happy i found this site has been a major help in many things.

 

[Dapper]

Bonnie, Curious with the 21" shade do you look through the windshield or over. How do you like it so far and have you been in rain or high wind?

 

[VTX Bonnie]

Bonnie, Curious with the 21" shade do you look through the windshield or over. How do you like it so far and have you been in rain or high wind?

I look just through the top portion of it unless I sit up real straight, then I can see over it. Have never been in the rain yet but give it time (rainy season is coming) and no high winds yet (hurricane season is coming too) LOL. I rode it about a week without a windshield and it liked to kill my shoulders with the wind pushing me back. Since the windshield, it's been so much nicer on my arms and shoulders. Not so fatigued after riding now.

 

[BG-Pete]

Bonnie, Curious with the 21" shade do you look through the windshield or over. How do you like it so far and have you been in rain or high wind?

ddannen....I have an HDL shield that is 21" tall and I look over it. I'm 6' tall and have no problem looking over. I avoid the rain when possible and high winds is not an issue. I had a smaller shield on my old MC, and I would get back from a ride and be exhausted. Now it's fine.