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Old Mar 25, 2002 | 03:18 PM
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Default Solid top VS glass top

This might be a dumb question, but does anyone notice differences in body flex between the glass and solid top?

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Old Mar 25, 2002 | 03:47 PM
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Yes the solid roof is more sturdy than the glass. Less chasis flex, but it weighs a ton :sad:
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Much less flex w/ solid top.
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Old Mar 25, 2002 | 04:48 PM
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Less flex with the solid top, but more head room with the glass top.
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Plus stays MUCH cooler inside, less interior sun damage with solid roof.....I am glad mine only came with the solid top. :smash:
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Default Re: Solid top VS glass top (wm_sorg)

I never noticed any flex with or without the top or with either kind.
I prefer the transparent top because it has more headroom for my helmet.
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