Windshield on Dyna Wide Glide
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Windshield on Dyna Wide Glide
I have a 2004 Dyna Wide Glide.
Its been a real rainy cold spring, I put my my windshield on this year,
When I go over 70 or so the wind coming from over the top of the windshield seems to be hitting my face in some sorta way where my sun glasses start to shake or distort like they do when you go in the mid 90s.
Also the wind seems to swush from underneath the windshield which is not an issue until at high speeds when its cold.
I have a stock quick detach windshield that I got when I picked up the bike.
Does anyone else have these issues?
If so are there any modifications that could be made or better off brand windshields to try?
Thanks for any input.
Its been a real rainy cold spring, I put my my windshield on this year,
When I go over 70 or so the wind coming from over the top of the windshield seems to be hitting my face in some sorta way where my sun glasses start to shake or distort like they do when you go in the mid 90s.
Also the wind seems to swush from underneath the windshield which is not an issue until at high speeds when its cold.
I have a stock quick detach windshield that I got when I picked up the bike.
Does anyone else have these issues?
If so are there any modifications that could be made or better off brand windshields to try?
Thanks for any input.
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I've had many cruisers with windshields with one of them being a Softail Wide Glide Custom which is much like your Dyna.
I had a windshield on it and it worked better than not having a windshield at all but at higher speeds or in windy conditions it did effect the bike's handling.
A windshield, in addition to deflecting the elements from your head area also takes a lot of pressure off of your chest and also your lower back, which can really take a toll on you on a long trip.
No trying to be a smart a** here but you may want to invest in a more protective FF or modular helmet.
I had a windshield on it and it worked better than not having a windshield at all but at higher speeds or in windy conditions it did effect the bike's handling.
A windshield, in addition to deflecting the elements from your head area also takes a lot of pressure off of your chest and also your lower back, which can really take a toll on you on a long trip.
No trying to be a smart a** here but you may want to invest in a more protective FF or modular helmet.
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I have a Road King, not a Dyna, but had a similar problem when I first got it. At higher speeds (probably 55-60+) I would get terrible buffeting / turbulence to my head to the point at times my vision was blurry. The wind was coming from under each side of the tank, blasting me with an updraft. A full-face or 3/4 helmet would actually make it worse due to it catching more of the updraft. I could stop the buffeting by placing my left arm across my chest to block the wind. I solved the problem by installing fork wind deflectors (aka "fangs") after some research on this forum. Some people don't like the look, but to me they don't look out of place on my bike, and they do what I want them to as far as making my bike comfortable to ride. I'm not sure if they are made for your bike, but I know someone with mid-2000s Fatboy that has them on. If the wind is coming from over or around the windshield then the fangs probably wouldn't do much to help - maybe a taller or wider shield?
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What do you you mean by a FF ?
As for the modular helmet , I have one that I use when I go snowmobiling,
It makes a huge difference and keeps my head and face real warm.
but the one thing that is nice in Illinois is that we are not required to wear helmets.
i couldn’t imagine wearing a helmet on my bike.
As for the modular helmet , I have one that I use when I go snowmobiling,
It makes a huge difference and keeps my head and face real warm.
but the one thing that is nice in Illinois is that we are not required to wear helmets.
i couldn’t imagine wearing a helmet on my bike.
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Durham,
Did you purposely position your tool bag on the fork like that to help prevent that swoosh of air that comes from the bottom of the windshield and up and over the tank?
Did you purposely position your tool bag on the fork like that to help prevent that swoosh of air that comes from the bottom of the windshield and up and over the tank?
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Yes, when I first put on the windshield and drove down the road my glasses nearly blew off. The buffering was bad. I then had the windshield trimmed down. I had read somewhere that the tool bag under the windshield would cut down some of the buffering. Tried it and it definitely does. I still have some buffering but not bad. I almost gave up on it, glad I did not. Its great for early spring and late fall and highway runs. The tool bag is cheap from the dealer. I made my own Velcro strips. Good luck with it.
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I have had several WS on my 05 WG and never cared for any of them,found a windvest at a swap meet for $40 cut it down some and ran it. Best one yet, takes alot of the pressure off the chest gets rid of most of the bugs and rain hell your on a bike your going to get wet . FF =Full Face helmet I carry with me on long trips for those rainy days,no helmet law here either
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Regarding folks complain about buffeting. Is it so bad that your better off without one? With apes i know I eat alot of wind.
Sitting on the fence. About to order the Krator (amazon purchase). I dont want it if it is indeed worse than no wind screen/fairing.
Sitting on the fence. About to order the Krator (amazon purchase). I dont want it if it is indeed worse than no wind screen/fairing.