jcstokes wrote on 06/07/16 at 22:11:17:


Been known to happen at my house occasionally.............

the stock shield works well, and the National Cycle Dakota 3.0 (not the Tall) is good
if you get the buckhorns, a Spitfire will fit easily (not so much with the drag bars) and is much less expensive than either of those

Art Webb wrote on 06/08/16 at 07:08:14:



Me too..
My knee has never quite healed..

If you're going from the flat bars to the buckhorns, you'll probably need longer cables. The factory buckhorn cables are, I believe, 8" longer than the flat bar cables.

Ride the bike you want, not what someone else wants you to ride.  I believe a couple have already said it.  If you don't like it, you won't ride it.

The engine has a counterbalncer in it to keep vibration down to a minimum.  It works really well.

I've got a "Memphis Slim Shield" , really I've got three of them and only two bikes ... but the  shields can be switched or removed in seconds .   They all use the same mounting brackets.   The are 17" , 19" and 21 " so depending on the weather /helmet  is easy to have the right shield.   They aren't any more expensive than the rest of them ,  go to Ebay and check them out .   you'll want to know your fork dia. to get mounting brackets .   The Sportster and the Savage use the same shield   .

Hello Thumper Riders.   Well after much serious thought and test rides, I opted not to go with the S40.  I did like it,  but I have decided another make/model that suits my needs and feels a bit more comfortable for me.  I wish to thank all those with their helpful comments and responses to my questions.  I must say that this forum is really great and really friendly!    I really appreciate all the comments.  Thank you!

Indeed, what was more comfy than an S40, in the same class?