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Old 05-12-2019, 01:20 PM
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Really like my HD clip on. Easy on. Easy off.
 
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I went with a Memphis Shades Batwing. It is a quick detach as it was first intended for the colder months, but I find myself leaving it on longer and longer now because the ride is so comfortable. I have been able to wear a hat bill forward so there is no buffeting to speak of.
 
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In the past I have found Windvest shields to be very effective. They are small and easy to put on or remove. That said, they are a bit pricey but worth it in my opinion.
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Old 05-13-2019, 04:03 AM
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Another fan of Windvest. I put mine on in March 2000 the morning I took off from Central Nebraska heading to Daytona for Bikeweek. After 15 yrs of riding the FXRS without any kind of windbreak, it took a little getting used to. It was unusually warm in Nebraska at that time, due to a big "warm air" flow coming onto to the prairie from the South. When I took off, I was running straight South and directly into a 25+ mph blustery wind. My original plan was to only run the Windvest on long trips. I figured I'd take advantage of the ease of removal ( 2 allen screws and it's off) and leave it off the bike otherwise. That was 19 yrs ago, and I haven't taken it off yet. After that first 1000 mi or so, heading for Daytona...it dawned on me that nothing was hitting me in the face...and I wasn't feeling any wind pressure on my chest.
Note to DMonger...your helmet's too loose. Try wearing a bandana wrap on your head under the helmet to "snug it up".
Eye protection: I finally bit the bullet and bought dedicated prescription eyewear for roadtrips. My choice was Wiley Rx. They have the (removable) foam liners and do a great job of keeping the wind from drying out my eyes on long rides at interstate speeds. Even with the Windvest, with my everyday street glasses a long day riding would leave me with dry, irritated eyes. I'm 69 yrs old...that might have something to do with that, but the Wiley's really help.
 
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Very happy with the MS Batwing I installed on my Switchback but it alone did not solve buffeting. Windshield height is critical. Top of fairing/shield should be no higher than your nose (as already posted). Also learned that after mounting a shield, airflow below the shield is critical to reducing buffeting (why fork bags help). Added MS extenders to the lower edges of the fairing and it helped quite a bit. In the colder months I ride with an HD 3/4 helmet with full face shield and it provides great protection (much better than my much more expensive aero designed full face automotive helmet at 1/3 the cost). Agree with everything said about glasses. Picked up 2 pair of cheap ($25) gasketed glasses at the dealership... one polarized and one clear for night riding. Huge difference in keeping eyes free of debris and wind.
 
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Old 05-22-2019, 10:49 AM
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You could always make your own front lowers with a couple pieces of Lexan, cut to shape, from Lowes/Home Depot, a small L bracket of aluminum for each side, and a couple pipe clamps. It will push the wind/air from around the forks to out and away instead of up under the windshield and into you. Total cost for parts should be less than $20, and probably less than $10. You could also mount a piece under the triple tree to push the air down on the engine instead of up. That should eliminate the buffeting.
 
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