Buying a Motorcycle Windshield
Every rider experiences the joy of the open road differently. For some, it's all about speed and power. For others, comfort and protection are paramount. If you're in the second group, a high-quality windshield can drastically improve your rides by deflecting wind, rain and road debris. But how do you choose the right one for your motorcycle?
Assess Your Riding Style
While prolonged highway travel usually calls for taller, wider windshields, city riders may prefer shorter screens that allow for easier maneuverability and better airflow on hot days. Touring riders, on the other hand, may favor adjustable windshields adapted to varying weather conditions.
Measure Your Sight Line
Windshield height is critical for safety. An ideal windshield allows you to look over its top comfortably while assuming a typical riding posture. A windshield that obstructs your sight line can be dangerous as it can distort your view of the road.
Check Compatibility
Your chosen shield needs to fit properly and securely on your bike model without interrupting handlebar movement or interfering with cables or mirrors.
Consider Material Quality
Polycarbonate materials offer great impact resistance against rocks or gravel kicked up from the roads but are prone to scratching. Acrylic shields resist scratching but may crack under intense impact.
Examine Windshield Angles
The angle at which a shield sits affects air deflection ability. A more upright stance creates a larger protected area behind it despite being shorter in stature, while more streamlined angles allow greater speed performance despite offering less obstacle deflection.
Choosing a suitable motorcycle windshield demands careful consideration of numerous factors from personal riding style to bike compatibility and material quality. It's not always an easy job sorting through all these details alone.
It would be good to have some knowledgeable folks guiding you toward what suits you best. You're invited to visit us at Willamette Valley Indian Motorcycle®, located in Eugene, OR. Our enthusiastic and well-informed team will go the extra mile to ensure you get the right windshield that ensures comfort and safety while matching your bike's model seamlessly. Not just that, we also proudly serve fellow riders from Corvallis, OR, with our selection of motorcycles for sale. We're here to help make your rides smoother and more enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing you at our motorcycle dealership!