Windshield height and angle
#1
Windshield height and angle
Quick question about the windshield. What is the best height and angle to give wind protection? I have never had a windshield in the past and my current one does not seem to be adjusted correctly for highway speeds.
Full of questions but my fingers can't seem to keep up with my thoughts...................
Full of questions but my fingers can't seem to keep up with my thoughts...................
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#4
I like to look over the W/S not through. It is the Harley compact quick release for my Fat Bob. Around town, I do not use it, don't like its' looks, and around town it really serves no purpose for me, as the only time I can really appreciate what it has to offer (wind pressure relief on upper body) is when I do x-country rides..... multiple hours of 70-85 mph cruising and sometimes into a strong headwind.
The shield gave me fits for a while with its' (for me) eyball bouncing turbulence (particularly with helmet faceshield up) at speeds over 55mph.
That is UNTIL recently I mounted a Laminar Lip to it and wen t for a 2,000 mile ride. The Lip' reduced turbulence maybe 75%, making it now, just noticeable, but not annoying like without it......
The shield gave me fits for a while with its' (for me) eyball bouncing turbulence (particularly with helmet faceshield up) at speeds over 55mph.
That is UNTIL recently I mounted a Laminar Lip to it and wen t for a 2,000 mile ride. The Lip' reduced turbulence maybe 75%, making it now, just noticeable, but not annoying like without it......
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#7
The best shield I have used is a Windvest with a Cee Bailey's 9" summer replacement screen. THe problem with most windscreens is that at highway speeds, you're going to get buffeting. You can try lowers, tool bag on the forks, air diverters, tank lifts, but unfortunately, you're probably still going to get helmet buffeting. Wearing a full face helmet and riding without a windscreen doesn't solve the problem of the windblast on your chest. The Cee Bailey's shield with a full face helmet is the best solution for long distance riding on a Dyna. The shield keeps the wind off of your chest, but is not so high that it disrupts the airflow to your helmet. The airflow to your helmet must be smooth and uninterrupted, or you're going to suffer from buffeting. Plus, the shorter windscreen is virtually unnoticeable. Do a search for Cee Bailey and Windvest. Someone posted a pic in a thread of the exact setup I have. Cost a little more, but definitely worth it!
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#8
I adjusted my angle and made sure to fit it around my headlight real well also. I have a shield that hugs my headlight real well with about a 1/8th inch gap all around it. Still a little buffeting but not too bad. I already had the tool bag on the forks so there isn't much more to try. With all the backroad scenery around my area I may just stay off the fast roads and enjoy the back country. I'm already taking a different longer way to work in the mornings when I'm on the bike.......
#9
I adjusted my angle and made sure to fit it around my headlight real well also. I have a shield that hugs my headlight real well with about a 1/8th inch gap all around it. Still a little buffeting but not too bad. I already had the tool bag on the forks so there isn't much more to try. With all the backroad scenery around my area I may just stay off the fast roads and enjoy the back country. I'm already taking a different longer way to work in the mornings when I'm on the bike.......
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