P1K5Dave
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I just prefer the all-open mode of my flip-down. I rode the first Summer with my Pioneer with no windshield at all, and really liked the open-air ride. By the time Fall came around, I knew I had to get a windshield.
I didn't like the flip-ups because they aren't open enough for me. I see that guys spend a bunch more money to get a longer handle, so they can open it further. Then when it's out about 90 degrees it just looks like a big branch-catcher to me. I go down a lot of narrow trails where I'm pushing decent sized branches with my roll bar, and didn't want that shield sticking out there when I do it.
I acknowledge that the ability to open/close on the fly is nicer than my full stop, get out and put it up routine, but I generally just leave it down all Summer anyway.
I ride with clear motorcycle glasses when moving at higher speed.
I didn't like the flip-ups because they aren't open enough for me. I see that guys spend a bunch more money to get a longer handle, so they can open it further. Then when it's out about 90 degrees it just looks like a big branch-catcher to me. I go down a lot of narrow trails where I'm pushing decent sized branches with my roll bar, and didn't want that shield sticking out there when I do it.
I acknowledge that the ability to open/close on the fly is nicer than my full stop, get out and put it up routine, but I generally just leave it down all Summer anyway.
I ride with clear motorcycle glasses when moving at higher speed.
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