[Nobody]

I have read most what I could find on windshields by doing searches. I have a 1300C and have never had a windshield before. I am getting older and think I want one. have heard alley cat mentioned a lot. My question is if you have one and something happened to it, would you buy another one or something different?
I am 6 ft and wear full face helmet.
Thanks

 

[storminnorm80]

I have a Deflector windshield made by National Cycle. It mounts with a "switchblade" system mount. There are different size windshields that are interchangable with this mount, and just "snap-in" to lock in place. The deflector just eliminates the wind from the chest area. I also have the "2 up" windshield that I use for long trips, and/or with the sweetypie on the backseat. I would definitely buy these windshields over again if something happened to them.

 

[Nobody]

Norm,

You have the exact same bike as I have. Do both the windshields look OK on the C.
Thanks

 

[MisterEd]

I use an alley cat on my 1300c and yes if something happend to it, I would get another......I too am 6 ft but I also have a 54" chest, so without it I was taking a beating.....kinda like a wall going 65mph...with the alley cat, thats gone....the thing will not keep all the wind outa your face if that's what you're looking for.....but it does keep it off the body..

 

[Xmachine]

Fatigue Factor

The main thing you're looking for is to lessen fatigue from the constant wind. Minimizing the number of bugs in the face is also a BIG plus. It doesn't take much windshield to deflect the wind and make a big difference.

I have the Memphis Fat 19" and like it a lot. Styling is a personal issue. I'm happy.

 

[RJRpig]

Love my Alley Cat and it doesn't cost much. I'm 5'11" and can look over it. Hate to look through windshields. If I had to replace it I would get the Alley Cat again. Comes of in seconds.

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/mer ... M-ALLEYCAT

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/mer ... de=MEM9979

 

[LozTX]

I also have the Ally Cat on my C. I like the look on the C and it works great for me. If I have to replace it I will get the Ally Cat again.

 

[Xlr8]

I would not, I could not, with an Ally Cat, I would not, could not in a house, I would not, could not....

 

[capnfire]

I echo the others. The cat keeps the wind off of my chest. If I had to buy another it would be the cat or demon.

 

[RJRpig]

I would not, I could not, with an Ally Cat, I would not, could not in a house, I would not, could not....

:shock:

 

[quantum]

Also have the Alley Cat on my C, and would replace it with the same in a minute. Still get plenty af air around it, but eliminates the blast to the chest.

 

[Bigdog 1]

I have read most what I could find on windshields by doing searches. I have a 1300C and have never had a windshield before. I am getting older and think I want one. have heard alley cat mentioned a lot. My question is if you have one and something happened to it, would you buy another one or something different?
I am 6 ft and wear full face helmet.
Thanks

Where are you in Va.? I have an Alley Cat, if your close you can come by and you can try it out on your bike.
Bigdog

 

[Are you done?]

I also have the NC switchblade w/ 2up shield, for the highway it keeps things nice & calm in the saddle. I am 5'10" and look through the top couple of inches of the shield (over the top if I don't slouch) I hope to add the deflector soon for cruising around town.

 

[RADAR-PA]

Got the Alley Cat on my "C" and I think it looks cool. 8) It keeps the wind off my chest and looks like it belongs on the scoot. If I were to replace it, I'd get another Alley Cat.

Chuck

 

[AL417]

Same here; I have the Allley Cat, yes it protects, love the way it looks and yes I would get another one.

 

[Poison]

I have the Bigshot on my C - same mounting system as the Alley Cat. Shape is a little different and a bit taller than the AC. Figured I could chop some off if it was too high - but it is just right for me. I am 6'.

 

[Nobody]

Price is about the same for big shot and alley cat.
Waht is the big difference?

 

[Poison]

Price is about the same for big shot and alley cat.
Waht is the big difference?

Height and shape
http://www.memphisshades.com/metric_sportshields.shtml

 

[MrJimiT]

Alley Cat user - count me in as one who'd replace it if the situation warranted it. I've also thought about getting the Big Shot (in addition of) since it uses the same bracket assembly. But I am not sure the differences between the two are enough to have both. I love the 30-second on/off routine, but I find that I leave it on most of the time.

 

[Nobody]

Just ordered the Alley Cat. Was hard to decide between it and Big Shot. But like the way it looks on C better.
Thanks for all the help.