2015 Street Glide windshield buffetting
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Virginia
Brock275, what was it you didn't like about the 10" Windsplitter? I've got the 7" on my EG and I love it, except it's a little low for interstate riding, especially with my wife on the back. I've been looking at the 10" for winter and long trips, but can't find any comparison in height compared to stock.
Stock didn't really work at all because the top of the shield fell right at eye level. I haven't asked to see if my dealer has a demo, but that might be an option, too.
Stock didn't really work at all because the top of the shield fell right at eye level. I haven't asked to see if my dealer has a demo, but that might be an option, too.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Virginia
Sorry about the slow response. Title for the thread in Rushmore forum is " Long Ride Shields discount code Oct 5 2014"
Text, "Here is a 25% discount code for Long Ride Shields. Not sure how long it is good for.
FAIRING25" comes from BAGGEDOUT.
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From: PNW
My latest iteration is the "10" Windsplitter with fangs. The turbulence is pretty much zero. Because I'm tall there is some (moderate) air flow at forehead level, but it is smooth. The Windsplitter is a good shield. Much happier with it now that I added the fangs. I tried this setup for the first time today with a Shoei Qwest. If buffeting were present, it would be magnified by the FF helmet.
Yes, there is distortion. I'm okay with it as the shield is well below my line of sight.
Yes, there is distortion. I'm okay with it as the shield is well below my line of sight.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Albemarle, NC
The fork deflectors make a tremendous difference on the air coming up around the tank. Move your hand between the handgrip and tank when going 60+ and you can feel the blast of air coming up and hitting each side of your head. The "fangs" eliminate most all of that.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: League City, TX
10" Harley Batwing shield and a set of lowers and I guarantee you that your buffeting problems will be over... Everyone may not like the looks of lowers but they do serve a purpose. The majority of bad air buffeting is coming from underneath and the sides and not up top. That is why without lowers on you can just adjust your legs in and out or up and down and it makes a huge difference on wind flow coming in your face at speeds.
Last edited by Bearcat1; Oct 28, 2014 at 09:05 AM.
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From: PNW
10" Harley Batwing shield and a set of lowers and I guarantee you that your buffeting problems will be over... Everyone may not like the looks of lowers but they do serve a purpose. The majority of bad air buffeting is coming from underneath and the sides and not up top. That is why without lowers on you can just adjust your legs in and out or up and down and it makes a huge difference on wind flow coming in your face at speeds.
On my 11 Ultra it wasn't until I added a fork baffle (not an option on the Rushmore bikes I know) and fangs that a significant reduction in buffeting was realized.
But if your bike doesn't have buffeting with just lowers - good for you. You're a lucky man. We're all different.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2010
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But hey you're stripped down street glide looks really cool with that wind "deflector".<br />
And yet another after market part the MOCO will sell you to help make your bike functional.<br />
My God you look awesome with that clean look.<br />
MOCO marketing genius.<br />
Keep buying the look. They'll keep selling it. And sell you back all the parts they removed to help you look cool.<br />
And yet another after market part the MOCO will sell you to help make your bike functional.<br />
My God you look awesome with that clean look.<br />
MOCO marketing genius.<br />
Keep buying the look. They'll keep selling it. And sell you back all the parts they removed to help you look cool.<br />
Last edited by spider14043; Oct 29, 2014 at 04:38 AM.
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A simple solution that could work
Far as buffeting goes, or wind coming up from below... a lot of people have found a simple solution of soft lowers can help a lot. Desert Dawgs are Made in the USA... http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/dese...s-rain-guards/
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From: Long Island, NY
The solution is different for everyone I went through 4 different height shields before settling on 8" depends on your physical height riding posture seat position ect ...there's no magic formula its trial and error. 
Although I will say my nose is about even with the top of the shield and that is the general rule of thumb!
Although I will say my nose is about even with the top of the shield and that is the general rule of thumb!