Best Very Short Windshield?
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: West TN
For summer, I use the windvest mounts and a Cee Bailey 9.5" screen. This works great with my full face helmet.
http://www.ceebaileys.com/windvest/summer_windvest.html
Todd
http://www.ceebaileys.com/windvest/summer_windvest.html
Todd
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From: Ashland Ore.
[quote=bberck;5306009]I think any short shield is going to have alot of buffeting.
Save your money on the windshield since you obviously dont like it and get a seat with a drivers backrest.
I got rid of my shield because of buffeting as well. Since I added my seat with the backrest this relieves the push to the chest since you are against a backrest.
With the drivers backrest and a full face helmet I can do more miles more comfortablly than i could with a windshield.[/quote]
I agree 1000% !!!
Save your money on the windshield since you obviously dont like it and get a seat with a drivers backrest.
I got rid of my shield because of buffeting as well. Since I added my seat with the backrest this relieves the push to the chest since you are against a backrest.
With the drivers backrest and a full face helmet I can do more miles more comfortablly than i could with a windshield.[/quote]
I agree 1000% !!!
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Eastern North Carolina
I have the Del Rio NOT the Del Rey. The Del Rio provides me with a cleaner wind than the Harley shield. I've always felt that was because it can be mounted so much tighter to the headlight. With a visor trim ring you can actually get the light to extend beyond the shield which also helps in not getting that aweful backlighting on the shield at night. Do I get some turbulent wind? (Yes) Do I find it to be less that the MOCO shield? (Yes) Would I go back the MOCO Shield? (No)
Here's a few pics ...
PsTaN
Here's a few pics ...
PsTaN
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From: FootBaLL FieLD
Flip the 2 locking tabs up and pull it off .... less than 10 seconds. The hardware is left on the tubes, but it really doesnt look that bad. I like bikes with the 1/4 Fairing, so I mounted this style shield to get as close to that look as possible. The function is greater as well.
PsTaN
Last edited by PsTaN; Jul 23, 2009 at 02:30 PM.
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From: FL
After returning the Memphis Shades Slim 15 inch windshield due to extreme head buffeting and not wanting to have anything taller due to how it looks on my Low, I have decided to go with a chest only windshield. I wear a full-face so I really only need some relief from the constant push of the air on my chest. From what I have read, this option will eliminate any extreme head buffeting issues.
I want a non handlebar mounted one. Here are five options that DO NOT mount on the handlebars.
In order of attached thumbnail images:
1. HD Quick-Release Detachable Compact Windshield Low Profile - @ (14.3 inches)
2. Memphis Shades Del Rey Sportshield Windshield - @ (13 inches)
3. National Cycle Flyscreen LS - @ (8.5 inches)
4. National Cycle SwitchBlade Shorty Clear Windshield - @ (11.5 inches)
5. Windvest Clear - @ (14 inches)
Anyone tried any of them? I like the look of the National Cycle Flyscreen the most. Am I missing any others that fit Dyna's and help reduce chest air?
I want a non handlebar mounted one. Here are five options that DO NOT mount on the handlebars.
In order of attached thumbnail images:
1. HD Quick-Release Detachable Compact Windshield Low Profile - @ (14.3 inches)
2. Memphis Shades Del Rey Sportshield Windshield - @ (13 inches)
3. National Cycle Flyscreen LS - @ (8.5 inches)
4. National Cycle SwitchBlade Shorty Clear Windshield - @ (11.5 inches)
5. Windvest Clear - @ (14 inches)
Anyone tried any of them? I like the look of the National Cycle Flyscreen the most. Am I missing any others that fit Dyna's and help reduce chest air?
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Austin, TX
NO NO NO!!! A short windshield does not increase buffeting. I have a windvest with a 9" Cee Bailey's summer windscreen and it keeps all of the wind off of my chest and does not buffet at all! That windscreen combined with a driver's backrest is the best combination I've found. The Cee Bailey screen is only about $50, the biggest expense is the windvest itself. Taller windscreens increase buffeting if they do not direct the air over your head. In fact, most of the buffeting of a tall windscreen occurs due to the vacuum that is formed BEHIND the windscreen. Short windscreens do not have this problem.
Road Warrior
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I am getting a clearview gt with recurve, wider than stock, 2" shorter than stock so I should be looking over it by a mile, ill let you know how it turns out.
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From: FL
NO NO NO!!! A short windshield does not increase buffeting. I have a windvest with a 9" Cee Bailey's summer windscreen and it keeps all of the wind off of my chest and does not buffet at all! That windscreen combined with a driver's backrest is the best combination I've found. The Cee Bailey screen is only about $50, the biggest expense is the windvest itself. Taller windscreens increase buffeting if they do not direct the air over your head. In fact, most of the buffeting of a tall windscreen occurs due to the vacuum that is formed BEHIND the windscreen. Short windscreens do not have this problem.
I went this route. Cheap and it works great.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...hield-pix.html
At that price I figured it was worth a shot....(you need one inch bars though). It worked out well for me.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...hield-pix.html
At that price I figured it was worth a shot....(you need one inch bars though). It worked out well for me.