I Removed My Windshield And Went Riding (Wow!)

[Caveman]

Just for the heck of it I removed my windshield and mirrors today and went for about a 100 mile ride. Wow! What a difference. I already like this bike but removing the windshield and mirrors made a HUGE difference in how much I enjoyed my ride today. I'd forgotten how nice it was to ride a naked motorcycle. No buffeting. No wind noise other than my helmet (very little). I could clearly hear and appreciate the exhaust. The bike just felt different. It was like riding a UJM. I can't remember which writer/article said the R18 is more naked bike than it is pure cruiser was spot on. This thing is much more FUN to ride without the windshield. I took the mirrors off because it looks cleaner without them when the windshield isn't there. I don't think I'll be putting either one back on (nor the pillion).

 

[Black Dog]

you would love my 1973 Triumph T140

 

[Scout70]

Too bad it illegal to not have mirrors on the bike. Maybe find some bar-end mirrors?

 

[Caveman]

Too bad it illegal to not have mirrors on the bike. Maybe find some bar-end mirrors?

I'm not too worried about it. I live in a pretty laid back state. Unless I do something stupid I doubt I'll get hassled over mirrors. It could happen but I'll take my chances.

 

[Luis]

I'm not too worried about it. I live in a pretty laid back state. Unless I do something stupid I doubt I'll get hassled over mirrors. It could happen but I'll take my chances.

Drive without mirrors is something stupid. Please don’t do it. Ride safe.

 

[MilwDave]

I agree, I love riding this bike stripped down.
While I’ll never have a windshield on, I’ll always have mirrors.

 

[mkondratov]

I replaced my Schuberth c4 pro with Arai helmet and most of the buffeting is gone!!!

 

[Calboy]

What bags are those? And what mounts?

 

[Caveman]

I replaced my Schuberth c4 pro with Arai helmet and most of the buffeting is gone!!!

I only buy Arai helmets. Worth every penny.

 

[Caveman]

What bags are those? And what mounts?

They are the stock OEM bags that came with the bike (R18 Classic).

 

[Ddefoort2022]

I like the job you did on the covers.

 

[Calboy]

They are the stock OEM bags that came with the bike (R18 Classic).

Your bike looks great. I really like it.

 

[Urgefree]

Just for the heck of it I removed my windshield and mirrors today and went for about a 100 mile ride. Wow! What a difference. I already like this bike but removing the windshield and mirrors made a HUGE difference in how much I enjoyed my ride today. I'd forgotten how nice it was to ride a naked motorcycle. No buffeting. No wind noise other than my helmet (very little). I could clearly hear and appreciate the exhaust. The bike just felt different. It was like riding a UJM. I can't remember which writer/article said the R18 is more naked bike than it is pure cruiser was spot on. This thing is much more FUN to ride without the windshield. I took the mirrors off because it looks cleaner without them when the windshield isn't there. I don't think I'll be putting either one back on (nor the pillion).View attachment 3162

I was wondering if one could use auxiliary lights without windshield…. Do you know if it’s possible to get them separately? If you could post picture of the front that would be helpful.

 

[Caveman]

I like the job you did on the covers.

Thank you. All I did was powder coat the cylinder covers and air intakes and then added the Roland Sands machined strips.

 

[Caveman]

Too bad it illegal to not have mirrors on the bike. Maybe find some bar-end mirrors?

Upon further review I checked out some bar end mirrors. There might be one or two extremely minimalist designs I could live with. Still looking.....

 

[Caveman]

I was wondering if one could use auxiliary lights without windshield…. Do you know if it’s possible to get them separately? If you could post picture of the front that would be helpful.

Here you go:

 

[Caveman]

Your bike looks great. I really like it.

Thank you. I appreciate that.

 

[Urgefree]

Here you go:

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Thanks much appreciated. I think I can kind of see how they’re mounted.

 

[Caveman]

Try this view instead. It's from underneath the headlight. The four screws at the bottom are what attaches the entire light bar/turn signal assembly. The two screws on top in the middle are for the main headlight mount and having nothing to do with the light bar. Remove the four screws and the entire light bar will come off. Of course the wiring will be still attached. Hope that's more helpful.

 

[Urgefree]

Try this view instead. It's from underneath the headlight. The four screws at the bottom are what attaches the entire light bar/turn signal assembly. The two screws on top in the middle are for the main headlight mount and having nothing to do with the light bar. Remove the four screws and the entire light bar will come off. Of course the wiring will be still attached. Hope that's more helpful.

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Very much so. Thank you.