A Buyer’s Guide to Touring Motorcycle Windshields
Nothing compares to the feeling of hitting the road on your touring motorcycle for hours on end. In fact, many people prefer to take long road trips on their bikes to get as much fresh air as possible. But all that extra mileage adds up in a number of ways, including the toll it takes on your body. As with any road trip, you’ll probably be sore at the end of every day, but there are ways to mitigate this so you’re not exhausted. One way is to upgrade your motorcycle with a windshield if it doesn’t have one already.
Why Get a Windshield?
Think about what happens when you’re traveling down the highway at top speeds, or even just cruising through the city at comfortable speeds. If there’s nothing in front of you to block or redirect the wind, debris, and precipitation, your body will spend nearly every minute tense and trying to stay upright and focused. Even if you can normally travel for hours without stopping, you may find you’re too tired after a short period of time to continue.
A windshield helps deflect this material, either over your head or around your body. Not only is this perfect for the wind that hits you on the road, but it can also be helpful if you find yourself suddenly stuck in a shower with no way of pulling off.
Types of Windshields
While there are a variety of aftermarket parts to give you a suitable windshield, it’s often best to try to match the bike’s manufacturer to the windshield. This not only makes the installation process easier but also helps you match styles and paint colors to avoid mismatched motorcycle parts.
You can get windshields that cover a variety of needs. If you need something sturdy that won’t move around too much, you’ll probably find the perfect part for our mechanics to install. However, not everyone wants or needs a windshield for every outing and some riders prefer a clip-on version that they can remove as needed. You can also get one that’s adjustable, so you won’t have to worry about getting the height right on the first try. Check out your options before settling on one so you can be sure it’s the windshield you’ll need.
Long-distance touring motorcycle riders can benefit greatly from windshields. If you want to upgrade your bike, be sure to get in touch with us at Jim Moroney's Inc. in New Windsor, NY. We welcome all our patrons visiting us from Newburgh and Cornwall.