Windshield Issues
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Stanwood, wa
I purchased the HD QD Super Sport for my 2010 SB. After several adjustments I still had buffeting. After reading the hdforums I checked and sure enough, the buffeting was caused by wind from below. Instead of running out and buying a tool bag I threw some cardboard on the forks.
Amazingly the buffeting stopped. I had it up to 70 with no problems. Guess I'll need to get a bag now.
As far as windshield adjustments, it's all the way up and swept all the way back. I look through it mostly, but can look over if needed; I'm 5'9".
Amazingly the buffeting stopped. I had it up to 70 with no problems. Guess I'll need to get a bag now.
As far as windshield adjustments, it's all the way up and swept all the way back. I look through it mostly, but can look over if needed; I'm 5'9".
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Ak-Tenn
I have the Memphis Shades Slims on my '08 Street Bob. Didn't have a LOT of buffetting, but some once I got up to 70mph on the highway. Put the lowers on and what a huge difference. I did this because I noticed the wind I was getting wasn't from over the shield, it was coming up and aruond my tank. So that is why I figured I'd try the lowers. Also, I notice that when I lowered the little tool pouch type bag I have in the front to block more of that space between the front forks, THAT helped a lot too.
I now feel I get plenty of wind, but no "buffetting". I prefer the look of the bike with no windshield, but I can't deal with the way the wind almost forces me off the bikie at highway speeds without it. Maybe because I am (relatively) light? Also, I seem to attract everything possible - my face is assaulted by bugs, rocks, tree limbs, you name it. So the windshield helps deflect MOST of this and makes it safer riding, at least for me, I feel.
I now feel I get plenty of wind, but no "buffetting". I prefer the look of the bike with no windshield, but I can't deal with the way the wind almost forces me off the bikie at highway speeds without it. Maybe because I am (relatively) light? Also, I seem to attract everything possible - my face is assaulted by bugs, rocks, tree limbs, you name it. So the windshield helps deflect MOST of this and makes it safer riding, at least for me, I feel.
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I had buffeting with my hd windshield, put on forkbag and that really helped. got a big clearview windshield, even better. Rode the morning to work without it, lol, never do that again at 32' I ordered memphis lowers and desert dawgs, ill be ready for winter!
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Montgomery, IL
I bought the Harley Standard Windshield with my Street Bob - have read the horror stories.
First trip out, with my full face on my head was getting knocked around at 50+ mpg, no fun at all.
Leaned it forward just a tad, went back out, no more buffeting. Can run 80 mph with no issues. With a 1/2 helmet or no helmet i got some wind right in the nose & mouth. Not sure if I can rid of that.
Oh year I've got the HD fork bag right under the shield.
Love it.
First trip out, with my full face on my head was getting knocked around at 50+ mpg, no fun at all.
Leaned it forward just a tad, went back out, no more buffeting. Can run 80 mph with no issues. With a 1/2 helmet or no helmet i got some wind right in the nose & mouth. Not sure if I can rid of that.
Oh year I've got the HD fork bag right under the shield.
Love it.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Greenfield, Massachusetts
I use a fork-tool bag also but wondered where that tiny, tiny little ding came from on top of my front fender. Turns out that when I hit bad bumps, the shock travel took the bag all the way down and bounced off the fender! Probably everyone in the world except me knew that before, but now I do also!
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From: U.S.A.
Bear Bob, I've got the same HD Sport Shield...didn't know we could sweep them back. How did you adjust the rake on yours?
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: NC
yeah, I did one more test run a few days ago, even tried the cardboard idea to stop the wind from below. In the end, I pulled out an old Shoei from my CBR days and sanded it, then shot it with flat black. Riding with that is so much more enjoyable to me than the shield.