Wind deflectors for Dyna?
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Wind deflectors for Dyna?
I have a H-D quick detach w/s on my '08 Superglide, but still get lots of wind blowing under and up. Years ago on my Electra Glide I had little stainless deflectors on each side of the forks that worked well. Are there any such things for newer Dynas?
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
Nobody makes or markets them that I know of.
There was a thread a few weeks ago that addressed this issue. Might want to take a look back or search for "buffeting".
I think there was a cheap fix that got posted.
Or I could be wrong, and in that case, dont listen to me
There was a thread a few weeks ago that addressed this issue. Might want to take a look back or search for "buffeting".
I think there was a cheap fix that got posted.
Or I could be wrong, and in that case, dont listen to me
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
There is a low pressure area behind the windshield that air rushes in from below to fill causing the buffeting. Try a Jack Flap leather vest. Helps quite a bit. I've got two of them. One for t shirt riding and one for full leathers. It deflects the air flow up and over your head. I did have my bride modify my over leathers one with velcro between the snaps to be sure it stayed fastened. I'd pass an oncoming truck and it would whip open. Not a happy thing.
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
Rich,
Isketched them freehand using the same basic shape as the original deflectors, and cut them out with a sabre saw. The final dimensions are about 6" wide at the top and 5.5 inches wide where they start to curve at the bottom. Total height is about 11". I bought a piece of 1/4" clear scrap plastic at a local shop. I think I paid about $2. After I cut them out, I softened the plastic in the oven and curved them slightly. You have to make sure both of them are cut identical, or you may have some problems with aerodynamics.
Isketched them freehand using the same basic shape as the original deflectors, and cut them out with a sabre saw. The final dimensions are about 6" wide at the top and 5.5 inches wide where they start to curve at the bottom. Total height is about 11". I bought a piece of 1/4" clear scrap plastic at a local shop. I think I paid about $2. After I cut them out, I softened the plastic in the oven and curved them slightly. You have to make sure both of them are cut identical, or you may have some problems with aerodynamics.
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
ORIGINAL: GaryInSanDiego
Rich,
Isketched them freehand using the same basic shape as the original deflectors, and cut them out with a sabre saw. The final dimensions are about 6" wide at the top and 5.5 inches wide where they start to curve at the bottom. Total height is about 11". I bought a piece of 1/4" clear scrap plastic at a local shop. I think I paid about $2. After I cut them out, I softened the plastic in the oven and curved them slightly. You have to make sure both of them are cut identical, or you may have some problems with aerodynamics.
Rich,
Isketched them freehand using the same basic shape as the original deflectors, and cut them out with a sabre saw. The final dimensions are about 6" wide at the top and 5.5 inches wide where they start to curve at the bottom. Total height is about 11". I bought a piece of 1/4" clear scrap plastic at a local shop. I think I paid about $2. After I cut them out, I softened the plastic in the oven and curved them slightly. You have to make sure both of them are cut identical, or you may have some problems with aerodynamics.
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
Had the same problem on my 06 Low. Installed a 2" tank lift kit and the problem went away.
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
Replaced HD hardware with Memphis Shade hardware, used HD shield cured the problem. Windshield now sits back behind the headlight, with the HD hardware the windshield was in front of the light. Light also reflected off the shield at night. The air behind the windshield is dead.
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
I modified the Harley ones made fora Softail model and attached them to my particular windshield mount. Just some drilling and some longer screws and spacers. They helped with buffeing but not as much as you might think. As mentioned previously it comes from the vacuum created behind the windshield.