National Cycle SwitchBlade 2-Up Quick Release Motorcycle Windshield | Gear Review
Gotta love that crystal-clear view through the SwitchBlade 2-Up Quick Release motorcycle windshield from National Cycle.
When I?m on my cruiser, I like the feel of air passing over me while riding backroads, but in the colder months ? or when I?m on the interstate, which has a speed limit of 80 mph where I live ? a windshield offers a pleasant reprieve that lets me enjoy other aspects of riding. My wife appreciates it too.
The factory windshield on my 2004 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail was starting to yellow and haze, which can be a serious problem when riding toward the setting sun. It also had some pitting, not to mention a few unsightly scratches from an incident I?m too embarrassed to relate. The scratches weren?t directly in my line of vision, but they were still right up front, detracting from an otherwise nearly flawless 20-year-old bike. So I was excited when I discovered National Cycle made a replacement.
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But let?s be clear (pun entirely intended), the SwitchBlade 2-Up Quick Release Windshield is more than just a replacement; it?s a step up. National Cycle has had various SwitchBlades in its lineup ? including the shorter Chopped windshield ? for about as long as my bike has been around. The 2-Up matches the dimensions of my stock windshield and, as the name implies, provides good wind protection for both rider and passenger.
The 2-Up is constructed of 4mm polycarbonate with National...
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